Shop sales assistants sell a range of goods and services directly to the public or on behalf of retail and wholesale establishments, and explain the functions and qualities of these goods and services.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Shop sales assistants earn a salary between $1,548 and $3,532 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Shop sales assistants ranges from $1,548 to $2,511.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $1,631 and $2,773 per month.
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Tasks and duties
- Determining customer requirements and advising on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care
- Demonstrating and explaining to customers the establishment's goods and services
- Selling goods and services, accepting payment by a variety of payment methods, preparing sales invoices and recording sales using cash registers
- Assisting with the ongoing management of stock such as product inventories and participating in stock takes
- Stacking and displaying goods for sale, and wrapping and packing goods sold
