SALES CLERK

The sales clerk job description consists of the following duties, tasks, and responsibilities:  Processes sales transactions by receiving payment for and issuing receipts for merchandise sold  Prepares sales shelf tags by recording the price and description of items  Coordinates layaway sales by locating and processing merchandise orders; issuing payments to customers, as requested; submitting requests to store manager for approval  Obtains credit information on customers, using computer, to determine eligibility for charge accounts or credit accounts, using standards set by store policy; forwards information to credit department representative as requested  Utilizes computer for inventory control, including pricing; stays current on new merchandise, product trends and promotional programs  Maintains records of inventory of merchandise by entering data into computerized system; maintains price list  Organizes sales department to insure effective operation of the department  Makes minimum amount of investment necessary to meet individual sales quotas required by store standards; determines daily sales levels and reports daily to supervisor/manager as requested  Maintains confidentiality of customer information  Ensures timely completion of sales transactions by customers; attempts to resolve problems encountered with customers and assists in resolution as appropriate  Maintains a clean, neat appearance and well groomed while on duty; cleans work area when necessary  Completes required training offered by the employer, if any, according to employee’s duties; indicates completion of training for supervisor/manager as requested by supervisor/manager.