Drugstore Clerk (Selling Various Products)
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Summary
Job involving selling a wide range of products such as cosmetics, OTC pharmaceuticals, daily necessities, and health foods at a drugstore, handling customer service, product display and management.
Description
Drugstore clerks handle a wide variety of products including cosmetics, OTC pharmaceuticals, daily necessities, and health foods, providing product explanations and consultations to visiting customers. In addition to cash register operations and checkout processing, they are involved in overall store operations such as inventory checks, ordering, product display and design, sales floor cleaning and organization. Staff with Registered Salesperson qualification handle pharmaceutical sales, ensuring appropriate sales in compliance with laws and regulations. They are required to collaborate as a team to provide proposals and aftercare tailored to customer needs.
Future Outlook
With the aging society and increasing health consciousness, demand for drugstores is expected to steadily increase in the future. Enhancing expertise as a Registered Salesperson or health advisor will broaden career opportunities.
Personality Traits
Able to provide bright and courteous customer service / Accurate and meticulous / Attentive to others / High health awareness
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Part-time Available / Part-time Worker / Shift
Career Path
Drugstore Clerk → Chief・Assistant Store Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager → Head Office Staff (Buyer・Training Staff)
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics / Cash Register Operation / Customer Service / Ordering Tasks / Product Display and Inventory Management
Recommended Skills
Cosmetics Certification / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Registered Salesperson Qualification / Service Hospitality Certification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent ordering errors and mishandling of pharmaceuticals. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary to understand customer needs and propose appropriate products. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required to adapt to new products and changes in laws and regulations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | To cope with long hours of standing work and product restocking tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Daily tasks follow existing manuals. |
Related Qualifications
- Registered Salesperson
- Service Hospitality Certification
Aliases
- Drugstore Salesperson
- Drugstore Staff
- Pharmacy Staff
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