Retail

Retail

This job is typically the next step for someone with a college degree in business or someone who has been working for their airline for a few years. An airline sales representative’s job involves coordinating large scale travel between businesses and their respective airlines as well as helping passengers with trips involving multiple airlines. It is the sales rep’s job to ensure that when a company needs to travel, their airline is well represented and contacted first. They may also be responsible for offering specific packages and deals to businesses deciding which airline to choose.

Retail Staff Job Description

Sales assistant jobs are many throughout the dairports A sales assistant job description consists of the following:

• Assisting customers with varying duties, such as retrieving a different color or size, or pointing the customer in the proper direction as to where they can find something.
• Making recommendations for each individual customer.
• Providing the customer with a pleasant shopping experience.
• Informing customers about sales and discounts available.
• Providing customer service in any way possible to ensure a sale and a happy customer.

There many also be additional daily job duties assigned to each individual Sales Assistant within a company and per shift.

Retail sales assistant jobs

Retail sales assistant jobs typically have a variety of duties involved, from hanging clothes to pricing and even working as a cashier. They all deal directly with the public, and therefore must maintain a positive customer service experience. Sales assistants should possess a chipper, happy personality and be ready and able to handle the stress associated with working directly with the public, which isn’t always easy. They should want to tackle the role with a smile and a great attitude to ensure the customer is satisfied and happy, and returns again for another shopping experience.

There is no degree needed to be a sales associate, though will you need to undergo training at whichever store or shop you choose to work in. There may or may not be an age requirement; each individual company may have their own policy in regard to employment age. You should, however, be trustworthy around money and have a clean criminal background.

This is a great position for someone who is young and just starting out in the work world. It’s an added bonus when seeking this type of employment within a retail facility at an airport as you sometimes are privileged to many discounts throughout the airport as well as on travel. Also, you will get to experience the amazing culture of many nations as thousands of people from around the world make their way through the airport’s corridors on a daily basis.

Shop assistant jobs are very similar in proximity to the job duties in which a sales assistant would have as described above. A shop assistant typically shop assistant job description consists of the following job duties on a daily basis:

• Assisting customers with taking payments and providing change.
• Help customers locate products.
• Assist the customer with information on products.
• Giving advice on products.
• Display and organize merchandise.
• Telling customers about sales, specials, and promotions.
• Order merchandise to be replenished.

There may be other job duties delegated to those in shop assistant jobs throughout the course of their career.

Typically, shop assistant jobs are for beginners and intern based. They are for those who are just starting out in retail. A lot of companies like to promote from within their companies, and if you choose to stick in your position for time to come, you may be eligible for promotion to Manager and or Supervisory duties.

There is no formal education required to become a shop assistant. If hired after an interview, the employee will receive proper training on how to accurately perform their designated job duties. During training, it’s a good idea to pay close attention to the specifics and ensue you ask any applicable questions that may arise while you are given the time to do so. The candidates should possess the following skill set, however:

• Trustworthy and honest
• Friendly and happy
• Can-Do attitude
• Willing to learn and take direction
• Helpful
• Self-starter
• Able to work without constantly being told what to do or how to do it.
• Professional attire and clean look.
• Flexible in hours

A lot of times, shop assistants are required to open or close the store, and therefore need to be extremely responsible about locking up the doors and ensuring everything is put in its proper place before leaving for the day, as well as turned off. All security systems need to also be enabled as well.

Retail assistant jobs

Retail assistant jobs, much like sales & shop assistant positions, are very much consistent with customer service related positions.

Within an airport environment, there are myriad shops and stores in which you may be able to gain employment. There are usually a number of shifts to work in retail jobs, and therefore there is always a good chance you will be able to find a position and shift that suits your preference and availability schedule.

A retail assistant job description consists of the following tasks:

• Customer Service
• Stocking shelves and displaying clothing and other items
• Assisting the customer with sizes, and retrieving items which may be in stock in the back of the store
• Helping customers place orders
• Taking and receiving payment and providing change
• Assisting the customer throughout the store with any questions
• Keeping the store neat and tidy

There are also other tasks in which retail assistant jobs may entail. These will be discussed at your interview or whenever you supervisor or manager deems fit.

Retail management jobs

Retail management jobs are usually obtained after gaining quite a deal of experience as a sales assistant, retail assistant, or shop assistant. In order to be promoted to a retail management job or to gain employment in retail management, one must possess the skill, experience, understanding, and ability to perform properly in this role. Retail management jobs are not for everyone, especially if you do not possess the capability to instruct others on their daily duties and hand out reprimands when necessary.

A retail manager job description consists of the following tasks:

• Be a team leader to all sales associated – provide encouragement, determination, and support
• Keep up on stock and stock orders
• Forecasting sales and figures
• Keep up on current trends both in the brand you are selling as well as well as within the market in general with that type of item
• Conducting interviews for new associates
• Dealing with potential issues within the company and general location of the store
• Holding meetings if necessary
• Facilitating sales

There are many more facets to the daily job duties pertaining to retail management jobs. These are just a mere handful of what is involved within retail management.

Retail management employees should maintain an honest, straight forward persona and always be ready and willing to take action. They need to be forthright and ready to take action in any situation, and always ready to lead the rest of their crew. The need to have good leadership skills, above all else, and able to direct and dictate what each employee should be doing. There needs to be a balance had between strict and friendly, however, as nobody likes working for those who are arrogant or uptight.

There is no formal education necessary, though a degree in business administration may be helpful. Experience in retail is highly preferred for this type of position, though previous managerial skills elsewhere may be acceptable over no experience at all.

Retail Staff Eligibility

• While only a high school diploma is necessary for this position, airline sales representative jobs are given preference to applicants with a two or four-year college degree in marketing, sales, business, or communication. Prior customer service and persuasive speaking experience is not necessary but would serve as an advantage in the hiring process. Relevant work experience is not always necessary as an airline sales representative may begin their career elsewhere, as a reservations agent, for example. A smile and polite manner are a must for this job.
• The candidates should be between 18 and 30 years.

Retail Staff Salary & Compensation

An airline sales representative may start out earning a salary of 14000 - 16500 per month. Median pay for an airline sales rep stands at about 17000 - 18500 a year. Airline Retail representatives especially in Accounts department with experience may earn much more per month. Pay rates vary by location, employer, and work experience. Airline sales representatives may also earn employee benefits packages, including air travel discounts, and healthcare coverage.