A retail salesman in footwear is responsible for helping customers choose and purchase shoes and related products while ensuring a positive shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet customers and understand their needs.
- Recommend suitable footwear based on customer preferences, size, comfort, purpose, and budget.
- Assist customers with shoe fitting and sizing.
- Explain product features, materials, brands, and care instructions.
- Achieve sales targets and promote additional products such as socks, insoles, or shoe-care items.
- Handle billing, payments, and returns according to store policies.
- Maintain attractive product displays and ensure shelves are well-stocked.
- Monitor inventory and report low-stock items.
- Keep the store clean, organized, and customer-friendly.
- Address customer queries and resolve complaints professionally.
Required Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Basic sales and negotiation skills.
- Product knowledge of footwear styles, materials, and brands.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Basic computer or POS (Point of Sale) system knowledge.
Typical Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (requirements vary by employer).
- Previous retail or sales experience is often preferred but not always required.
- Knowledge of footwear products can be an advantage.
Sample Resume Job DescriptionWorked as a Footwear Retail Salesman, assisting customers in selecting appropriate footwear, achieving sales targets, managing inventory, maintaining product displays, handling billing transactions, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person