Retail Salespersons:

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

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $25,080.00
Average Time to Fill 42 days
Typical Education Post-secondary certificate or some college courses
Typical Experience None
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 118,842
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) -1.22 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Resource Allocation
Oral Communication
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Professionalism
Customer Service
Decision-making
Following Directions
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Organization
Conflict Management
Numerical and Arithmetic Application

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Sell insurance policies
Advertise products
Sell real estate property
Perform sales calls to solicit new business
Sell products or services
Sell entertainment or tour packages
Solicit orders from established or new customers
Sell perishable items such as food, beverages, or tobacco
Take customer orders
Resolve customer or public complaints or problems
Greet customers, guests, visitors, or passengers
Provide direct sales related customer service

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Purchase office equipment or furniture
Purchase furnishings, artworks, or accessories
Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies
Monitor inventories of products or materials
Maintain inventory of office supplies
Manage inventories or supplies
Distribute sales proceeds or commissions
Collect deposits, payments, funding, or fees
Account for organizational funding

Performing Administrative Activities

Process customer transactions
Process orders for merchandise, supplies, or services
Execute sales or other financial transactions
Answer customer questions about goods or services
Answer questions from customers or the public
Rent items to customer
Process credit transaction
Prepare bank deposits
Distribute informational bulletins
Provide clerical assistance to customers or patients


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Related Licensing Requirements


Occupational Riverboat Gambling License (18-0000000026)

In order to obtain a license to work in a riverboat casino, the candidate must: Be at least 18 years of age. Not have been convicted of a felony nor have been subject to disciplinary action that woul interfere with the ability to carry out professional duties. Demonstrate a level of skill of knowledge that the commission determines is necessary to perform the skills necessary for the occupation. Submit a full set of fingerprints. Pay all application and licensure fees.

- Indiana Gaming Commission (3172330046)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/


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