Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Sales Representative will assist customers with purchasing merchandise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greets and interacts with customers.
- Consults with customers to understand their needs and preferences related to the merchandise.
- Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customer’s needs.
- Answers customers’ questions about the merchandise.
- Assists customers with purchase decisions.
- Retrieves merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations; places special orders.
- Collects payment using the store point of sale system.
- Processes returns and exchanges.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent active listening skills.
- Excellent sales and customer service skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold.
- Ability to anticipate customers’ needs.
- Ability to recommend merchandise to customers.
- Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store’s point-of-sale system.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience
- Previous retail experience preferred.
- On-the-job training provided.