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Retail Salespersons

District Of Columbia

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Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

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Currently Employed: 6,589

Yearly Projected Openings: 300

Typical Hourly Wage: $9.21 - $15.68

Typical Annual Salary: $19,200 - $32,600

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Typical education needed for entry: Less than high school

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Short-term on-the-job training

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Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
Help customers try on or fit merchandise.
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Maintain records related to sales.
Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.

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