Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers

Example job titles

• audio equipment salesperson
• automobile salesperson
• car rental agent
• clothing salesperson
• computer salesperson - retail
• counter clerk - retail
• department store clerk
• display designer
• furniture salesperson
• hardware store clerk
• jewellery salesperson
• retail sales associate
• retail sales clerk
• retail salesperson
• sales consultant - retirement homes
• window display designer

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Retail salespersons
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Advise customers on use and care of merchandise, and provide advice concerning specialized products or services
• Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school may be required.
• A university degree or college diploma may be required by some employers.
• Specific subject matter courses or training may be required.
• Demonstrated sales ability and product knowledge are usually required for retail salespersons who sell complex or valuable merchandise, such as automobiles, antiques or computers.
• Previous visual merchandising experience may be required.

Approved positions by year

All work permits by year