Careers in Sales and Related

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Sales and Related

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.

Requires a Matric Certificate

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Sales and Related

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.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Cashiers

Sales and Related

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.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

Sales and Related

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.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Counter and Rental Clerks

Sales and Related

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Parts Salespersons

Sales and Related

Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Retail Salespersons

Sales and Related

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Advertising Sales Agents

Sales and Related

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Insurance Sales Agents

Sales and Related

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.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Sales and Related

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.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above