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sales assistant

Sales assistants represent the direct contact with clients.

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DESCRIPTION

Sales assistants represent the direct contact with clients. They provide general advice to customers.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
teamwork principles

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
plan aftersales arrangements
prevent shoplifting
provide customer guidance on product selection
OPTIONALOptional competences
arrange ordering of products for customers
carry out cross merchandising

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Skills overview

41total
27 essential
14 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 27 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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