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Retail Sales Representative job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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A retail sales representative or a retail salesperson is an employee of the customer service team and is in charge of assisting customers in shops. Their duties include restocking shelves, doing inventory, and helping clients make decisions.

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Example retail sales representative requirements on a job description

Retail sales representative requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in retail sales representative job postings.
Sample retail sales representative requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in retail sales
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic math and computer skills
Sample required retail sales representative soft skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

Retail Sales Representative job description example 1

Northern Tool + Equipment retail sales representative job description

Northern Tool + Equipment is currently hiring for full-time Sales Representatives!
Pay starting at $15.00 plus commission and other incentives.

Job Summary:

Our retail Sales Representatives work with customers to find the best product options to meet their unique needs, create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process. We are a unique retailer that understands the value of our customer and team .

Our retail sales team is responsible for greeting and assisting customers, maintaining a neat, organized and clean sales floor promoting the Northern Tool credit card program, selling extended service protection plans on qualifying items, and supporting the management team with day-to-day store operations

We are looking for:

A passion for service to offer solution options to customers Previous retail sales experience preferred Motivation to achieve results Ability to communicate clearly with customers and co-workers Ability to lift up to 70 pounds Knowledge of tools and light industrial products, or be willing to learn Mechanical aptitude Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed Bilingual in Spanish helpful

Perks:
Earn commission on every sale Incentive pay for supporting service protection plans and store credit card programs Paid Time Off - effective immediately Holiday Pay Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance 401k with employer match Friendly Work Environment Flexible Scheduling Competitive Wages 20% Employee Discount #ARJ


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Retail Sales Representative job description example 2

Comcast retail sales representative job description

$1500 Signing Bonus for Comcast New Hires! Join our Team and be Part of Something Big!

Now Hiring Retail Sales Professionals

If you are a tech enthusiast, thrive on learning new things, and look for a culture built on customer support, then get ready because this is your shot at a career with no limits. We're giving mobile a makeover, and that means exciting new directions to push your career. Whatever you want, we've got it: on-the-job training, wall-to-wall benefits, and unlimited salary potential with uncapped commissions. What are you waiting for? Show the world what you're made of.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and should help you care for those who matter most.

Our Perks and Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000
  • 401K Savings Plan - with up to 6% dollar to dollar matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Comcast XFINITY courtesy services
  • Discount tickets to our Universal Resorts

And more!

Our sales compensation programs offer the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits.

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Retail Sales Representative job description example 3

US LBM retail sales representative job description

  • Minimum Experience. 1 year in building material industry with basic knowledge of product.
  • Special Skills. Ability to operate computer, calculator and cash register.
  • Knowledge. Previous building supply knowledge. (Preferred).
  • Communication. Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills (Required).
  • Education. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Physical Demands. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and up to 50 lbs on a random basis.
  • Teamwork. Ability to work as a team and help motivate others.
  • Excellence. Must have an excellent attendance history with a work ethic to match.

Building Your Career with Benefits:

  • The Usual. Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days).
  • The Good. 401(k) with company match.
  • The Best. Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
  • Even Better. Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts.
  • How do we top that? We support your educational and career goals with our continuing educations programs, paid training and promoting from within.


Build Your Future Today with Breckenridge Building Center,

Breckenridge Building Center, is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.

We are committed to being a welcoming workplace that includes partnering with individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This helps us hold our mission of being the Employer of Choice while providing our employees with the ability to build their career. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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