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What You'll Do: The duties of retail sales workers will vary greatly depending on the employer and location, but the job usually entails: greeting customers who enter and exit the premises, giving customers detailed information on products and services, offering advice and suggestions depending on customer likes and needs, giving product demonstrations, processing payments and returns, keeping updated on store promotions and policies, stocking store shelves and modifying store layout, and doing general maintenance and organization.

While salespersons are employed in nearly every industry, most work in clothing stores, supermarkets, building supply shops, car dealerships and parts shops, and specialty stores. These workplaces are usually clean and comfortable, but you'll probably spend much of the workday on your feet. Speaking of your schedule, it will likely usually change each week depending on demand. You may be asked to work evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays when there is a lot of business.

Education and Training: There are no universal educational requirements for retail sales workers and salespersons, but most have a high school diploma or GED. Some employers will require formal education, and those who have two-year or four-year degrees in psychology or business usually have the best prospects.

Salespersons receive most of their training during the first few weeks or months on the job, and training is usually provided by a worker with more experience. Some of the things you'll learn include: how to operate a cash register, how to provide customer service, how to work certain software, and what the store's policies are. Depending on the product or service being sold, you might have to get specialized training or certification.

If you have prior retail or customer service experience, you might have an edge on the competition.

The Future: The retail sales profession is expected to grow at about 17% through 2020, with the highest growth expected in warehouse clubs and supercenters.

The Pay: Median hourly wages for Retail Sales Workers in the U.S. range from $7.75 to $18.54, with the average hitting $10.15 (working out to $21,110 annually) in 2012 as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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