Is being a retail salesperson a good fit for you?
Sells products such as furniture, cars, appliances and clothes to customers in shops.
What the work involves
- Greets customers and finds out what they want or need.
- Recommends and finds goods to suit customers' needs and wishes.
- Works out prices and totals, and takes cash or card payments.
- Gets goods ready for sale or rental.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a retail salesperson is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.