Profession market vendor

Market vendors sell products such as fruit, vegetables and household products on organised outdoor or indoor market places. They use sales techniques to recommend their goods to passersby.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Conventional

Knowledge

• Product comprehension

  The offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

• Value-added tax law

  Taxes imposed on the purchase prices of goods and the legislation that governs this activity.

• Consumer protection

  The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.

Skills

• Operate cash register

  Register and handle cash transactions by using point of sale register.

• Process payments

  Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.

• Operate cash point

  Count the money; balance cash drawer at the end of the shift; receive payments and process payment information; use scanning equipment.

• Maintain work area cleanliness

  Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

• Adapt to different weather conditions

  Cope with regular exposure to extreme weather conditions and hazardous environments.

• Guarantee customer satisfaction

  Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Assist customers

  Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.

• Arrange permit for market stall

  Apply for permission at the local authorities to set up a stall on streets, squares and indoor market places.

• Organise product display

  Arrange goods in attractive and safe way. Set up a counter or other display area where demonstrations take place in order to attract the attention of prospective customers. Organise and maintain stands for merchandise display. Create and assemble sales spot and product displays for sales process.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB