Home Center Clerk
ホームセンターてんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves sales, customer service, inventory management, display, and ordering of DIY supplies, gardening materials, building materials, daily necessities, etc., at home center stores.
Description
Home center clerks handle a wide range of tasks from sales floor setup to sales, customer service, inventory management, ordering, cash register operations, and safety management for a diverse array of products including DIY supplies, gardening materials, building materials, and daily necessities. They provide product recommendations and usage advice tailored to customer needs, contributing to store sales growth and customer satisfaction. Tasks requiring physical strength, such as sales floor display and arrangement, backroom receiving, transporting heavy items, and managing hazardous materials, are common, and adherence to procedures and safety rules is essential. Flexible responses and teamwork are important due to seasonal sales floor changes, inventory adjustments, and inter-departmental coordination.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of DIY demand and the remodeling market, the demand for staff with specialized knowledge remains stable. The spread of smart homes and IoT products, along with strengthened EC integration for omni-channel対応, is increasing, requiring improvements in product knowledge and IT literacy.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has cooperativeness / Has physical strength / Likes interacting with people / Meticulous and polite
Work Style
Full-time / Night shift / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Store Staff → Assistant Store Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager → Head Office Position (Buyer/Planning)
Required Skills
Customer Service / Ordering and Inventory Management / POS Operation / Product Knowledge (Tools, Gardening Supplies, Building Materials) / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Repair Knowledge / DIY / Gardening Knowledge / Interior Design Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for product management and safety management. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for customer service and internal collaboration. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for display work and inventory replenishment. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many tasks are manualized, so high-level creativity is not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Daily numerical management and cash register calculations are basic, so advanced analysis is not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class 4乙)
- Interior Coordinator
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- HC Clerk
- Home Center Staff
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- Counter Sales
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