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Sell merchandise, such as furniture, clothes, or automobiles, in stores.

Retail Salespersons sell a variety of products, like furniture, cars, appliances, or clothes. They help customers find what they're looking for.

Wages	$15.63 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
On the Job	Work Activities Answer customer questions about goods or services. Demonstrate products to consumers. Sell products or services. Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs. Calculate costs of goods or services. Estimate costs or terms of sales. Review laws or regulations to maintain professional knowledge. Set up merchandise displays. Monitor work areas to provide security. Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions.
Career Pathways	Professional Sales
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