Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
<ul><li>Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.</li><li>Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.</li><li>Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.</li><li>Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.</li><li>Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.</li><li>Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.</li><li>Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.</li><li>Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.</li><li>Ticket, arrange, and display merchandise to promote sales.</li><li>Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.</li><li>Inventory stock and requisition new stock.</li><li>Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts and know how to prevent or handle these situations.</li><li>Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.</li><li>Clean shelves, counters, and tables.</li></ul>