ISCO Unit Group 5223 Shop Sales Assistants
Definition
Shop Sales Assistants: Shop sales assistants sell a range of goods and services directly to the public or on behalf of retail and wholesale establishments, and explain the functions and qualities of these goods and services.
Tasks include -
(a) determining customer requirements and advising on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care;
(b) demonstrating and explaining to customers the establishment’s goods and services;
(c) selling goods and services, accepting payment by a variety of payment methods, preparing sales invoices and recording sales using cash registers;
(d) assisting with the ongoing management of stock such as product inventories, and participating in stock takes;
(e) stacking and displaying goods for sale, and wrapping and packing goods sold.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Salesperson (retail establishment)
- Salesperson (wholesale establishment)
- Shop assistant
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Shop manager- 1420
- Kiosk salesperson- 5211
- Market salesperson- 5211
- Street stall salesperson- 5211
- Street food vendor- 5212
- Shopkeeper- 5221
- Checkout operator- 5230
- Food service counter attendant- 5246
