O*NET List Of Occupations |
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| Supervisors and Managers of Retail Sales Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties. | |
| Supervisors and Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties. | |
| Cashiers | Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks. | |
| Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers. | |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment. | |
| Parts Salespersons | Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store. | |
| Retail Salespersons | Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. | |
| Advertising Sales Agents | Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces. | |
| Insurance Sales Agents | Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company. | |
| Financial Services Sales Agents | Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions. | |
| Travel Agents | Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems. | |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems. | |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education. | |
| Solar Sales Representatives | Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs. | |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold. | |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise. | |
| Models | Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression. | |
| Real Estate Brokers | Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans. | |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer. | |
| Sales Engineers and Business Development Strategists | Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering. | |
| Telemarketers | Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone. | |
| Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street. | |