Retail Sales Associate (General)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
At a Glance
Retail Sales Associate (General) earns an average of $38,721/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.4–1.7 years. Top skills: Sales, Customer Service, Retail Sales.
$38,721/yr
High school or GED
1.4–1.7 years
632
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 (16)
Retail Sales
Merchandising
Selling Techniques
Product Knowledge
Cash Register
Lifting Ability
Cash Handling
General Mathematics
Visual Merchandising
Stocking Merchandise
Loyalty Programs
Housekeeping
Customer Engagement
Loss Prevention
Loading And Unloading
Marketing
Common Skills (14)
Sales
Customer Service
Communication
Operations
Management
Verbal Communication Skills
Greeting Customers
Leadership
Interpersonal Communications
Cleanliness
Multitasking
Detail Oriented
Professionalism
Teamwork
Related Specializations
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