Confectionery and Bread Sales Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Food and Beverage Sales Clerks
Summary
A job that involves customer service and sales, product display and packaging, inventory management, hygiene management, etc., at confectionery or bread retail stores.
Description
Confectionery and bread sales clerks provide customer service and sales at bakeries or sweets shops. They explain product features to customers, suggest tastings or gift wrapping, handle cash register operations, product display and restocking, inventory management, hygiene checks, sales tallying, and order assistance, among various other tasks. They acquire knowledge of seasonal and new products and are required to have the ability to make displays attractive. They work in teams on shift duties while aiming to improve customer satisfaction.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected, store operations and product development capabilities that respond to the expansion of e-commerce sales and advances in unmanned operations are required.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Customer-Oriented / Polite and Courteous / Team Player
Work Style
Career Path
Confectionery and Bread Sales Staff → Chief Staff → Assistant Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager → Headquarters Planning Position
Required Skills
Cash Register Operation / Customer Service Manners / Inventory Management / Packaging / Store Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Gift Suggestions / PC Operation (POS) / Product Display / Sales Promotion Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Need to display products beautifully and thoroughly manage hygiene. |
| Communication Skills | Important for customer service and suggestive selling. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and transporting heavy goods. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure high-volume sales during busy periods or peak times. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Salesperson Qualification
Aliases
- Bakery Staff
- Bread Salesperson
- Confectionery Salesperson
- Pastry Salesperson
Related Jobs
- Bread Baker
- Convenience Store Clerk
- Food Manufacturer
- Sweets Shop Clerk