Job Descriptions

Salesperson, Musical Instruments And Accessories Job

1. Sells brass, percussion, stringed, and woodwind musical instruments, musical accessories, equipment, and supplies: Explains function, mechanisms, and care of musical instruments to customer. 2. Demonstrates and discusses quality of tone and variations in instruments of different prices. 3. Performs other duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title. 4. May …





Salesperson, Orthopedic Shoes Job

1. Evaluates customers’ foot conditions and fits and sells corrective shoes, using knowledge of orthopedics or following prescription: Examines malformed or injured joints and bone structure of customer’s feet, or reads physician’s prescription to determine type of corrective shoe required. 2. Selects shoes from stock or draws outline and takes …

Salesperson, Men And Boy Clothing Job

1. Sells men’s and boys’ outer garments, such as suits, pants, and coats: Advises customer about prevailing styles and appropriateness of garments for particular occasions. 2. Answers questions about fabric, design, and quality of garment. 3. Selects standard-size garments nearest customer’s measurements. 4. May measure customer to determine garment size …

Salesperson, Men Furnishings Job

1. Sells men’s furnishings, such as neckties, shirts, belts, hats, and accessories: Advises customer on coordination of accessories based on knowledge of current fashions. 2. Answers questions relating to fabrics and quality of merchandise. 3. Performs other duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title. 4. May be designated according to …

Salesperson, Leather-And-Suede Apparel-And-Accessories Job

1. Sells suede and leather apparel and accessories: Advises customer on selection of apparel and on coordination of accessories, such as handbags, belts, and boots. 2. Answers questions regarding cleaning requirements, color fastness, and durability of article. 3. Packs or wraps customer purchase. 4. Checks merchandise deliveries against packing slips. …

Salesperson, Jewelry Job

1. Displays and sells jewelry and watches: Advises customer on quality, cuts, or value of jewelry and gems and in selecting mountings or settings for gems. 2. Informs customer of various grades of watch movements and type of servicing offered by manufacturer. 3. Performs other duties as described under SALESPERSON …

Salesperson, Horticultural And Nursery Products Job

1. Sells container-grown plants and garden supplies in nursery, greenhouse, or department store: Advises customer on selection of plants and methods of planting and cultivation. 2. Suggests trees and shrubbery suitable for specified growing conditions. 3. Performs other duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title. 4. May water and trim …

Salesperson, Household Appliances Job

1. Sells radios, television sets, and other household appliances to customers: Explains features of appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, and washing machines. 2. Demonstrates television, radio, and phonograph sets. 3. Performs other duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title. 4. May sell service contracts for appliances sold. 5. …

Salesperson, Infant And Children Wear Job

1. Sells infants’ and children’s wearing apparel, nursery furniture, and bedding: Advises customer on durability of merchandise and quantity to purchase for infants. 2. Suggests gift items or sizes of infants’ clothes. 3. May sell infants’ and children’s shoes. 4. Performs other duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title.

Salesperson, Furs Job

1. Sells ready-to-wear or custom-made fur garments and pieces, such as capes, coats, neckpieces, and stoles: Displays garments from stock and assists customer in trying on garment. 2. Explains qualities of various kinds of fur, how fur garments are made, number of skins used, and when particular types of furs …

Salesperson, General Hardware Job

1. Sells hardware, such as nails, bolts, screws, hand-and-power tools, electrical equipment, plumbing supplies, garden tools, and paint: Advises customer on tools, hardware, and materials needed, and procedure to follow to complete task customer wishes to perform. 2. Informs customer about quality of tools, hardware, and equipment, and demonstrates use. …

Salesperson, General Merchandise Job

1. Sells variety of commodities in sales establishment, performing duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title. 2. May demonstrate use of merchandise. 3. May examine defective article returned by customer to determine if refund or replacement should be made. 4. May estimate quantity of merchandise required to fill customer’s need.

Salesperson, Flying Squad Job

1. Sells merchandise in any assigned department of sales establishment in substitute or supplementary capacity, performing duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title. 2. Worker is experienced in selling merchandise in many departments and is assigned to particular department depending on store need.

Salesperson, Furniture Job

1. Sells furniture and bedding in furniture or department store: Suggests furniture size, period style, color, fabric, and wood that will complement customer’s home and other furnishings. 2. Discusses quality of fabric and finish, and type and quality of construction with customer. 3. May resolve customer complaints regarding delivery of …

Salesperson, Floor Coverings Job

1. Displays and sells floor coverings, such as carpets, rugs, and linoleum, in department store, specialty store, or showroom: Shows rugs or samples of carpets to customer. 2. Explains qualities of various rugs and carpets, such as composition, method of fabrication, and wearing qualities. 3. Estimates cost and amount of …

Salesperson, Florist Supplies Job

1. Sells florist supplies, such as artificial flowers, vases, ribbon, and wire, performing duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title.

Salesperson, Flowers Job

1. Sells natural and artificial flowers, potted plants, floral pieces, and accessories: Advises customer regarding type of flowers, floral arrangements, and decorations desirable for specific occasions, utilizing knowledge of social and religious customs. 2. Arranges display of flowers and decorative accessories, such as vases and ceramics. 3. Performs other duties …

Salesperson, Cosmetics And Toiletries Job

1. Sells cosmetics and toiletries, such as skin creams, hair preparations, face powder, lipstick, and perfume, to customers in department store or specialty shop: Demonstrates methods of application of various preparations to customer. 2. Explains beneficial properties of preparations and suggests shades or varieties of makeup to suit customer’s complexion. …

Salesperson, Curtains And Draperies Job

1. Sells curtains, draperies, slipcovers, bedspreads, and yard goods from which these may be made: Displays samples of fabric and advises customer regarding color and pattern of material or style that will complement furnishings in customer’s home. 2. Selects size or number of curtains or drapes required, based on customer’s …

Salesperson, Electric Motors Job

1. Sells new and used fractional horsepower electric motors and estimates costs of repairs in manufacturing, retail, or repair establishment: Determines malfunction of motors received for repair, using test equipment. 2. Estimates repair cost, using pricelist for parts and labor. 3. Receives motors in exchange for new or used motors. …

Salesperson, Corsets Job

1. Sells corsets, girdles, brassieres, and other foundation garments: Measures customer, using tape measure, and selects garment to fit customer. 2. Assists customer in trying on garments. 3. Advises customer on type of garment for reducing, surgical, maternity, or corrective purposes that will support and mold figure, based on knowledge …

Salesperson, China And Silverware Job

1. Displays and sells china, glassware, and silver flatware and hollow ware: Advises customer on use of various silverware, china, and glassware items for specific purposes or decorative schemes. 2. May be required to have knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials, and methods of decoration of china. 3. Performs other duties …

Salesperson, Automobiles Job

1. Sells new or used automobiles, trucks, and vans on premises of vehicle sales establishment: Explains features and demonstrates operation of car in showroom or on road. 2. Suggests optional equipment for customer to purchase. 3. Computes and quotes sales price, including tax, trade-in allowance, license fee, and discount, and …

Salesperson, Books Job

1. Sells books in book or department store: Suggests selection of books, based on knowledge of current literature and familiarity with publishers’ catalogs and book reviews. 2. Arranges books on shelves and racks according to type, author, or subject matter. 3. Performs other duties as described under SALESPERSON Master Title. …

Salesperson, Burial Needs Job

1. Sells burial needs, such as cemetery plots and crypts, grave coverings, markers, and mausoleums: Contacts prospects at their homes in response to telephone inquiries, referrals from funeral homes, and leads from obituary notices. 2. May sell monuments and similar memorials, either in employ of cemetery or monument firm. 3. …