CD Shop Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Other Merchandise Sales Clerks
Summary
A job that proposes the optimal music products to customers through customer service and sales, inventory management, and store layout creation at a CD shop.
Description
CD shop clerks primarily handle customer service and sales of CDs and related goods at the storefront, including cash register operations, inventory management, product merchandising, POP creation, management of listening corners, reservation reception, and planning and operation of promotional events. They listen to customers' music preferences, propose the best products, and daily learn new release information and artist details to contribute to sales growth. During busy periods, they engage in long hours of standing work and cooperate as a team to manage shifts.
Future Outlook
Although the CD market is shrinking due to the spread of music streaming services, niche demand for retail stores is expected to continue through differentiation via used markets, limited editions, and event planning.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Has Interest or Passion for Music / Sociable
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Part-time OK / Shift / Store Work
Career Path
CD Shop Clerk → Store Manager → Area Manager → Buyer → Store Operations Supervisor
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Cash Register Operation / Customer Service Manners / Inventory Management / Listening Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Display Coordination / English Proficiency (for Western Music) / POP Creation / SNS Operation / Trend Awareness (Music)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required in inventory count management and cash register closing. |
| Communication Skills | Because it requires listening to customers' preferences and proposing the best products. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to quickly acquire information on new releases and artists. |
Aliases
- Music CD Sales Staff
- Record Shop Clerk
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