Cashier
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Cashiers
Summary
Cashiers operate registers in retail stores and restaurants, handling checkout, money transactions, and customer service.
Description
Cashiers work at store register counters, scanning product barcodes or entering prices, handling payments, and calculating change. They manage sales data using POS systems and handle customer inquiries and complaints. Accurate work and quick responses are required, and it is important to greet customers with a smile as the face of the store. During peak periods, they manage lines, assist with restocking, and contribute to store operations through teamwork.
Future Outlook
Even with the advancement of cashless payments and self-checkout systems, the demand for face-to-face customer service remains high, and steady demand is expected as job duties evolve.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Cheerful Personality / Patient / Polite and Courteous
Work Style
Career Path
Cashier → Shift Leader → Store Manager → Area Manager
Required Skills
Customer Service Manners / Money Handling / Money Handling and Change Calculation / POS Operation
Recommended Skills
Complaint Handling / Foreign Language Support / IT Literacy (Basic) / Time Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent mistakes in money handling and change calculation. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication skills are required for customer interactions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accuracy in change calculation and sales tallying is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calm responses are needed during peak periods and complaint handling. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mostly follows standard procedures and does not require much new idea generation. |
Aliases
- Cash Register Operator
- Cashier
- Register Operator
Related Jobs
- Floor Staff
- Salesperson
- Store Manager
- Store Staff