Retail, Sales & Marketing

Retail Salespersons

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

Salary Breakdown

Retail Salespersons

Average

$29,430

ANNUAL

$14.15

HOURLY

Entry Level

$18,240

ANNUAL

$8.77

HOURLY

Mid Level

$27,330

ANNUAL

$13.14

HOURLY

Expert Level

$38,560

ANNUAL

$18.54

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Retail Salespersons

78,850

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Retail Salespersons


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Retail Salespersons

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Sales and Marketing

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

SKILL

Persuasion

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Service Orientation

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Negotiation

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

ABILITY

Speech Recognition

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity


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