Sales Section Clerk
はんばいがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Sales and Marketing Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales and Marketing Clerical Occupations
Summary
A job that handles a series of clerical tasks related to sales, such as order processing, sales management, and invoice creation.
Description
Sales Section Clerks handle tasks such as order processing, sales aggregation, invoice creation, payment confirmation, inventory management, delivery date adjustments, and customer inquiries. They work in a company's sales department or the clerical section of retail and wholesale businesses, requiring accurate data entry, creation of various vouchers, and coordination with related departments and customers. Skills in using Excel or sales management systems, as well as basic bookkeeping knowledge, contribute to business efficiency.
Future Outlook
While automation through RPA and AI is advancing, demand remains stable for tasks requiring accuracy and customer service skills. Simple clerical work is decreasing, so high-value business skills are important.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / High Accuracy / Polite and Cautious / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Office Work / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Sales Clerk Leader → Sales Management → Sales Department Manager → General Affairs and Accounting Clerk
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Phone and Email Correspondence) / Data Entry / Inventory Management / Invoice Issuance / PC Basic Operations / Sales Analysis / Voucher Processing
Recommended Skills
Business Manners / Customer Service Skills / Nissho Bookkeeping Level 3 / Office Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate voucher processing and data entry form the basis of the work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine clerical tasks, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical burden is low. |
Related Qualifications
- MOS (Excel)
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Sales Administrative Staff
- Sales Clerk
Related Jobs
- General Clerk
- Reception Clerk
- Sales Administrative Staff