Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment.

Other names for Retail Salespersons: Agent, Art Dealer, Art Objects Salesperson, Associate Sales, Attendant Sales, Auto Dealer, Automobile Accessories Salesperson, Automobile Salesman, Automobiles Salesperson, Automotive Salesperson, Bakery Clerk, Bargain Table Clerk, Beauty Consultant, Beauty Counselor, Boats and Marine Supplies Sales Representative, Books Salesperson, Car Dealer, Car Salesman, Car Salesperson, Cashier, Cashier and Salesperson, China and Silverware Salesperson, Cigarette Seller, Clerk, Clothier, Clothing Consultant, Consultant, Corsetier, Corsets Salesperson, Cosmetic Consultant, Cosmetic Counselor, Cosmetics and Toiletries Salesperson, Coupon Redemption Clerk, Curtains and Draperies Salesperson, Dairy Clerk, Drapery Counselor, Drapery Estimator, Dry Goods Clerk, Electric Motors Salesperson, Fashion Consultant, Selling, Fitter, Floor Clerk, Floor Coverings Salesperson, Flowers Salesperson, Flying Squad Salesperson, Food Sales Clerk, Furniture Salesperson, Furs Salesperson, Garden Consultant, General Hardware Salesperson, General Merchandise Salesperson, Haberdasher, Hearing Aid Consultant, Hearing Aid Fitter, Hearing Aid Specialist, Hearing Aid Technician, Home Planning Consultant Salesperson, Horticultural and Nursery Products Salesperson, Hourly Sales Staff, Household Appliances Salesperson, Infants' and Children's Wear Salesperson, Jewelry Salesperson, Layaway Clerk, Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories Salesperson, Meat Clerk, Meat Hostess, Men's and Boys' Clothing Salesperson, Men's Furnishings Salesperson, Merchandise Coordinator, Merchandise Manager, Merchandising Assistant, Millinery Salesperson, Musical Instruments and Accessories Salesperson, Orthopedic Shoe Fitter, Orthopedic Shoes Salesperson, Paint Mixer, Pet Counselor, Pets and Pet Supplies Salesperson, Phonograph Records and Tape Recordings Salesperson, Photographic Supplies and Equipment Salesperson, Pianos and Organs Salesperson, Platform Attendant, Retail Clerk, Retail Sales Associate, Retail Sales Clerk, Retail Sales Representative, Retail Salesman, Retail Salesperson, Retail Salesworker, Sales Assistant, Sales Associate, Sales Attendant, Sales Clerk, Sales Consultant, Sales Person, Sales Professional, Sales Specialist, Sales Trainee, Selling Manager, Service Advisor, Sewing Machines Salesperson, Sheet Music Salesperson, Shoe Clerk, Shoe Fitter, Shoe Salesman, Shoes Salesperson, Shop Girl, Shop Worker, Sporting Goods Salesperson, Stamp Redemption Clerk, Stamps or Coins Salesperson, Stereo Equipment Salesperson, Store Associate, Store Clerk, Store Manager, Surgical Corsetier, Toy Consultant, Toy Trains and Accessories Salesperson, Trailers and Motor Homes Salesperson, Used Car Salesperson, Vendette, Wallpaper Consultant, Wardrobe Image Consultant, Wig Sales Consultant, Wigs Salesperson, Women's Apparel and Accessories Salesperson, Yard Goods Salesperson,

• Rent merchandise to customers.
• Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
• Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
• Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
• Maintain records related to sales.
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
• Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
• Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales.
• Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
• Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
• Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
• Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
• Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts.
• Help customers try on or fit merchandise.
• Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
• Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
• Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.
• Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.
• Estimate cost of repair or alteration of merchandise.
• Estimate quantity and cost of merchandise required, such as paint or floor covering.

• Bar code reader equipment
• Calculators or accessories
• Cash registers
• Domestic clothing irons
• Garment steamer
• Cash registers
• Magnetic card readers
• Desktop computers
• Electronic funds transfer point of sale equipment
• Fluid regulators
• Hammers
• Ladders
• Ticket dispensing machines
• Magnetic card readers
• Personal computers
• Adjustable widemouth pliers
• Point of sale POS terminal
• Screwdrivers
• Domestic sewing machines
• Tape measures
• Point of sale credit or debit verification kits
• Adjustable wrenches

Human resources software

Accounting software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Data base user interface and query software

Point of sale POS software

Internet browser software