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Retail Salespersons in Battle Creek, Michigan

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Retail Salespersons on average make:
$31,200 ($15.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
1,362
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
decrease to 1,326.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
187 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a no formal education.

The typical training needed after hire is:
short-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Art Dealer, Art Objects Salesperson, Auto Dealer, Automobile Accessories Salesperson, Automobile Salesman, Automobiles Salesperson, Automotive Salesperson, Bakery Clerk, Bargain Table Clerk, Beauty Advisor

Tools Used

Adjustable widemouth pliers, Adjustable wrenches, Barcode scanners, Cash registers, Clothing irons, Clothing steamers, Computerized cash registers, Credit card processing machines, Desktop computers, Electronic funds transfer EFT terminals

Tasks

  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Personality

Dependability, Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Self-Control, Adaptability/Flexibility, Social Orientation, Stress Tolerance, Initiative, Independence

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