ISCO 08 Code 522       Shop salespersons

Lead Statement
Shop salespersons sell a range of goods and services directly to the public or on behalf of retail and wholesale establishments. They explain functions and qualities of these goods and services, and may operate small shops or supervise the activities of shop sales assistants and cashiers.

Task statement
Tasks performed usually include:

1. determining customer requirements and advising on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care;
2. emonstrating and explaining and selling goods and services to customers;
3. accepting payment for by a variety of payment methods and preparing sales invoices;
4. undertaking or assisting with the ongoing management of stock such as product inventories and participating in stock takes;
5. stacking and displaying goods for sale, and wrapping and packing goods sold;
6. determining product mix, stock  and price levels for goods to be sold;
7. supervising and coordinating the activities of shop sales assistants, checkout operators and other workers in supermarkets and department stores. 

Notes
ISCO 88 Code(s)
(Updated; 17.03.09) (NCvB; Mei 2010)