Department Store Clothing Sales Associate
ひゃっかてんいりょうひんはんばいがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Department Store Sales Clerks
Summary
A job that handles customer service sales, product display, inventory management, and cash register operations in the clothing department of a department store.
Description
Department store clothing sales associates provide customer service at the store front, support fittings, propose coordinations, and lead to purchases. They handle product display, inventory management, sales management, cash register operations, as well as seasonal floor plans and promotions. High service quality is required to maintain brand image and improve customer satisfaction, while collaborating with other departments and headquarters to carry out tasks.
Future Outlook
While the progression of e-commerce reduces opportunities for in-person sales, demand for experiential services and high-value-added products remains, increasing the importance of value-added customer service skills to improve customer satisfaction.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Likes Talking to People / Patient
Work Style
Full-time Employee / Part-time / Part-time / Shift Work / Standing Work / Weekend and Holiday Work
Career Path
Sales Staff → Chief → Assistant Store Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager
Required Skills
Cash Register Operation / Customer Service Skills / Inventory Management / Product Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Fashion Coordination / Foreign Languages / Visual Merchandising
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent mistakes in checking product conditions and accurate cash register handling. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for accurately understanding customer needs and making proposals. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and stocking tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Fashion Business Ability Test
- Salesperson Certification
Aliases
- Apparel Salesperson
- Department Store Clothing Salesperson
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