Food and Beverage Retail Clerk
いんしょくりょうひんはんばいてんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Food and Beverage Sales Clerks
Summary
A job involving customer service sales, cashier operations, merchandising, inventory management, etc., at stores handling food and beverages.
Description
Food and beverage retail clerks at supermarkets, department stores, specialty shops, etc., sell food and drinks, provide customer service, operate cash registers, handle product display and restocking, inventory management, ordering, sampling and promotion responses. They thoroughly manage hygiene and quality checks, provide product recommendations suited to customer needs, and wrapping services. During busy periods or seasonal changes, the ability to accurately process large quantities of products in a short time is required. They participate in store operations in cooperation with the team, collaborate with store managers and headquarters to aim for sales improvement.
Future Outlook
While the spread of EC sites and labor shortages are leading to efficiency improvements and digitalization in in-store sales, there is a growing demand for enhancing the value of face-to-face customer service. Amid heightened awareness of hygiene management and safety, staff with specialized knowledge will be highly valued.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Bright and Positive / Patient / Polite and Courteous
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Sales Staff → Chief/Assistant Store Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager → Buyer → Headquarters Staff (Product Development/Marketing)
Required Skills
Cash Register Operation / Customer Service Manners / Inventory Management / PC Operation (Business Systems) / Product Merchandising
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Foreign Languages) / Hygiene Management Knowledge / POP Creation / Sales Promotion Planning / Wrapping Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to store busyness and customer needs are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate checks are necessary to ensure expiration dates and quality. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with diverse customers is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and shelving heavy products. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To cooperate with store staff and proceed with operations smoothly. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Food Sanitation Supervisor
- Salesperson Certification
Aliases
- Food Salesperson
- Grocery Salesperson
- Grocery Staff
Related Jobs
- Convenience Store Clerk
- Department Store Food Section Staff
- Prepared Food Salesperson
- Supermarket Clerk