Retail Salespersons
O*NET Code: 41-2031.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
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💼 Also Known As
Art DealerArt Objects SalespersonAuto DealerAutomobile Accessories SalespersonAutomobile SalesmanAutomobiles SalespersonAutomotive SalespersonBakery ClerkBargain Table ClerkBeauty AdvisorBeauty ConsultantBeauty CounselorBoats and Marine Supplies Sales RepresentativeBooks SalespersonCar DealerCar SalesmanCar SalespersonChina and Silverware SalespersonCigarette SellerClothier
⚡ Skills (13)
Persuasion4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Negotiation4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (79)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Adobe Creative Cloud software
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe InDesign
Desktop publishing software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Apple macOS
Operating system software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Eclipse IDE
Development environment software
🔥Facebook
Web page creation and editing software
🔥Google Docs
Word processing software
🔥Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Customer relationship management CRM software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle PeopleSoft
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Salesforce software
Customer relationship management CRM software
0ASI Point of Sale
Point of sale POS software
0Advanced Retail Management Systems Retail Pro
Point of sale POS software
0American Precision Instruments Regit
Point of sale POS software
0Attitude POS itive AccuPOS Retail
Point of sale POS software
0Bibase 4POS Retail
Point of sale POS software
0Blink
Instant messaging software
0CAP Automation SellWise
Point of sale POS software
0Comcash ERP
Point of sale POS software
0CompuTant CounterPoint
Point of sale POS software
0CyberMatrix
Point of sale POS software
0Data entry software
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Datasym SYMFINITE
Point of sale POS software
0EZ Software Solutions
Point of sale POS software
0Exact business software
Human resources software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0Gift registry software
Data base user interface and query software
0Google Drive
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
0Google Meet
Video conferencing software
0GroupMe
Instant messaging software
0Handheld computer device software
Operating system software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0Infocorp Computer Solutions $mart System
Point of sale POS software
0Infocorp Softwear/POS
Point of sale POS software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0Inventory management systems
Inventory management software
0LOB RetailPoint
Point of sale POS software
0LinkedIn
Web page creation and editing software
0Logisoft Positive Pos System
Point of sale POS software
0ManageMore Cellular Manager
Point of sale POS software
0Master Merchant Systems Music Store
Point of sale POS software
0MicroBiz
Point of sale POS software
0Millennium Software Atrex
Point of sale POS software
0Plexis Software Plexis POS
Point of sale POS software
0Point of sale POS bookstore software
Point of sale POS software
0Point of sale POS parts and services software
Point of sale POS software
0Point of sale POS software
Point of sale POS software
0RiscStation POSSum
Point of sale POS software
0SBS Keystroke
Point of sale POS software
0Sage 50 Accounting
Accounting software
0Sage 50 Accounting Software
Point of sale POS software
0Semicron Systems
Point of sale POS software
0SmugMug Flickr
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Social media sites
Web page creation and editing software
0Softpedia ShopInvo
Point of sale POS software
0System3 POS software
Point of sale POS software
0The General Store
Point of sale POS software
0The Retail Solution
Point of sale POS software
0TokenWorks Magnetic Card Reader
Point of sale POS software
0True North Computer Retail Plus
Point of sale POS software
0VeriFone PC Charge Pro
Point of sale POS software
0Vigilant
Point of sale POS software
0Visual Retail Plus
Point of sale POS software
0WinMan SureSell
Point of sale POS software
0YouTube
Video creation and editing software
0iQmetrix RQ4 Retail Management System
Point of sale POS software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Sales Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Cashiers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Counter and Rental Clerks
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Parts Salespersons
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Advertising Sales Agents
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
📊 Skills Comparison
Retail Salespersons → Advertising Sales Agents
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (80% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Persuasion
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Negotiation
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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