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Retail Apparel Associate

Sales
Retail Sales and Service
Retail Sales Associate

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

At a Glance

Retail Apparel Associate. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1–2 years. Top skills: Sales, Merchandising, Customer Service.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1–2 years

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Retail Salespersons

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$34,580/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-0.5%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (14)

Merchandising

5.0

Selling Techniques

5.0

Product Knowledge

4.9

Cash Register

4.8

Retail Sales

4.8

Loss Prevention

4.8

Lifting Ability

4.8

Housekeeping

4.7

Stocking Merchandise

4.7

Retail Operations

4.6

Point Of Sale

4.6

Restaurant Operation

4.5

Compliance Auditing

4.5

Profit And Loss (P&L) Management

4.5

Common Skills (16)

Sales

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Communication

4.9

Management

4.9

Detail Oriented

4.9

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

Leadership

4.8

Positivity

4.8

Teamwork

4.7

Greeting Customers

4.7

Follow Through

4.6

Professionalism

4.6

Accountability

4.5

Prioritization

4.5

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