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Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks  (NOC 6421)
Kootenay Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Retail salespersons and sales clerks sell, rent or lease a range of technical and non-technical goods and services directly to consumers. They are employed by stores and other retail businesses, as well as wholesale businesses that sell on a retail basis to the public.

audio equipment salesperson, automobile salesperson, car rental agent, clothing salesperson, computer salesperson – retail, counter clerk – retail, department store clerk, furniture salesperson, hardware store clerk, jewellery salesperson, retail sales associate, retail sales clerk, retail salesperson.

Retail salespersons and sales clerks perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
  • Advise customers on use and care of merchandise, and provide advice concerning specialized products or services
  • Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
  • Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
  • Assist in display of merchandise
  • Maintain sales records for inventory control
  • Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
  • May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.

Retail salespersons may specialize and act as consultants in interior decorating, home entertainment systems, computers and other products and services.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Castlegar, Cranbrook, Fernie, Grand Forks, Kimberley, Nelson, Rossland, Trail, Creston

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Outlook & Prospects for Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks in Kootenay Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks in Kootenay Region as well as in the rest of the British Columbia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Kootenay Region <Not assigned> 2011-12-22

Employment prospects can be seasonal and can change rapidly, depending upon economic conditions. Opportunities also vary by location, and workers that are mobile are more likely to remain fully employed.

Local Labour Market News

Week of Mar 26 – Mar 30, 2012

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