Retail Apparel 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.
Not available
High school or GED
1–2 years
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Retail Salespersons
Median Wage
$34,580/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-0.5%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Merchandising
Selling Techniques
Product Knowledge
Cash Register
Retail Sales
Loss Prevention
Lifting Ability
Housekeeping
Stocking Merchandise
Retail Operations
Point Of Sale
Restaurant Operation
Compliance Auditing
Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
Common Skills (16)
Sales
Customer Service
Communication
Management
Detail Oriented
Interpersonal Communications
Leadership
Positivity
Teamwork
Greeting Customers
Follow Through
Professionalism
Accountability
Prioritization
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