Profession Sales assistant, all other

Shop sales assistants sell goods to customers in retail establishments.

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Personality Type

Greet customers and ascertain what they require.
Advise customers, e.g. on the location, availability, selection, price, delivery, use and care of merchandise.
Tabulate and total sales bills, and receive and process cash or credit payments.
Package merchandise for customers and arrange delivery if necessary.
Take special orders for items not currently in stock, and notify customers when the goods have arrived.
Handle returns and exchanges, and deal with customer complaints.
Price, arrange and display merchandise, and keep the shop tidy and attractive.
Perform cash till tasks at the beginning or end of day, e.g. count money, separate charge slips, coupons and vouchers, balance cash drawers, and make deposits to cash office.
Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
Assist with stocktaking, product selection, ordering items and receiving deliveries.