Sales Assistants and Salespersons (not covered elsewhere)

What the job involves

• Determines customer requirements and advises on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care
• Demonstrates and explains to customers the establishment's goods and services
• Sells goods and services
• Accepts payment for goods and services by a variety of payment methods and prepares sales invoices
• Assists with the ongoing management of stock such as product inventories and participates in stocktakes
• Stacks and displays goods for sale, and wraps and packs goods sold

Key values of workers in Sales Assistants and Salespersons (not covered elsewhere)

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Top skills required for workers in Sales Assistants and Salespersons (not covered elsewhere)

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Service Orientation

  Actively looking for ways to help people.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Negotiation

  Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.