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Sales Assistants And Salespersons Nec

ANZSCO 621999

Employed

4,400

Part-time share

29%

Female share

34%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Sales Assistants and Salespersons (not covered elsewhere) includes jobs like Carpet Measurer, Lotteries Agent, and Swimming Pool Salesperson.

What they typically do

  • Determines customer requirements and advises on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care.
  • Demonstrates and explains to customers the establishment's goods and services.
  • Sells goods and services.
  • Accepts payment for goods and services by a variety of payment methods and prepares sales invoices.
  • Assists with the ongoing management of stock such as product inventories and participates in stocktakes.
  • Stacks and displays goods for sale, and wraps and packs goods sold.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.2%
VIC
25.2%
QLD
22.4%
WA
10.3%
SA
9.3%
TAS
2.9%
ACT
0.4%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Sales Assistants And Salespersons Nec.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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