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Retail Salesperson

Operational-level

Also known as: Art Dealer, Art Objects Salesperson, Auto Dealer, Automobile Accessories Salesperson

Sales, Marketing & CommsBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Retail SalesCustomer ServiceMerchandisingSales TechniquesConsumer BehaviorSalesMarketingBusinessRetail

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopApple SafariApple macOSAutodesk AutoCADEclipse IDEFacebookGoogle DocsIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft EdgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMozilla FirefoxOracle PeopleSoftSAP software+1

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
Moderate
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will streamline inventory management and personalize customer recommendations for retail salespersons, freeing them to focus on complex sales and relationship building. While AI can automate some aspects of sales, the human touch in understanding nuanced customer needs and closing intricate deals will remain crucial. Salespersons will leverage AI tools to enhance their efficiency and provide more tailored advice.

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Salary

$24,206 - $48,412 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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