We surveyed 64,579 retail salespeople to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical retail salesperson. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a retail salesperson?
Low
High
Working as a retail salesperson typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a retail salesperson?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a retail salesperson typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a retail salesperson?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a retail salesperson. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for retail salespeople.
Do retail salespeople work full-time or part-time?
31% of retail salespeople work in full-time roles while 69% work part-time.
Is being a retail salesperson stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst retail salespeople, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a retail salesperson?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a retail salesperson.
How competitive is the workplace for retail salespeople?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for retail salespeople.
Does being a retail salesperson require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for retail salespeople.
Are retail salespeople allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Retail salespeople rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do retail salespeople have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Retail salespeople tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a retail salesperson physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a retail salesperson may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are retail salespeople exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Retail salespeople tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a retail salesperson require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a retail salesperson.
Does being a good retail salesperson require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as retail salespeople.