Sales & Retail

Sales Engineer

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Insurance Agent

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

Sales Supervisor

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Technical Sales Rep

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.

Parts Specialist

Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

Retail Sales Supervisor

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Real Estate Agent

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Product Demonstrator

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Wholesale Sales Rep

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Retail Sales Associate

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

Model

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Door-to-Door Sales Worker

Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

Rental Clerk

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Sales Representative

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Financial Services Rep

Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.

Real Estate Broker

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Casino Cashier

Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.

Solar Sales Consultant

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

Advertising Sales Rep

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

Cashier

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

Travel Agent

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

Telemarketer

Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.