Retail Clerk

Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.

Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.

Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.

Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.

Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.

Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.

Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Clean shelves, counters, and tables.

Inventory stock and requisition new stock.

Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.

Estimate cost of repair or alteration of merchandise.

Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.

Maintain records related to sales.

Ticket, arrange, and display merchandise to promote sales.

Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.

Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.

Estimate quantity and cost of merchandise required, such as paint or floor covering.

Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.

Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts and know how to prevent or handle these situations.

Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.

Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.