How to write a Sales Clerk job description

Your job description is the first touchpoint between your company and your new hire. With
millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can
help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started,
here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

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Sales Clerk job title

A great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirement
your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience w
qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if
consider including the specialization in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbrevia
people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

Examples of Sales Clerk job titles

Sales Clerk
Head Sales Clerk
Retail Sales Clerk
Sales Clerk (Part-Time)
Sales Department Clerk

Sales Clerk job summary

A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within
your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and
expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for
the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

Example of a Sales Clerk job summary

We have just opened a new location of our gift shop and hardware store and we need to
staff our floor with Sales Clerks. Were looking for friendly, passionate professionals with
experience in retail sales and customer service. Currently, we are hiring only part-time
staff, but the best candidates will advance to full-time status after 90 days of satisfactory
performance. We are open every day except for Sunday from 9AM to 9PM, so a flexible
schedule is a must. We offer a competitive salary and, for those who transfer to full-time
work, excellent benefits.

Sales Clerk responsibilities and duties

The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description.
Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the
job functions within the organization and who the job reports to.

Examples of Sales Clerk responsibilities

Greet customers when they arrive at the store and ask if they need assistance
Process sales transactions at the POS (point-of-sale) counter
Suggest upsell items to customers based on the items they have chosen
Execute special orders for items that are not in stock or that we do not carry
Call other stores when necessary to find items in stock
Replace merchandise on the shelves, paying special attention to end caps
Arrange special sale and clearance items at the front of the store for maximum visibility
Build rapport with customers and provide them with genuine guidance and support
Train new sales staff as needed by management

Sales Clerk qualifications and skills

Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include
education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also
include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may

be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could
dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but
provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

Examples of Sales Clerk skills

High school diploma/GED preferred (current student okay)
1+ years retail sales or customer service experience a plus
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Willingness to work evenings and Saturdays as needed

SALES CLERK"
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Job Description:

1) Obtains or receives merchandise, totals bill, accepts payment, and makes change
for customers in retail store such as tobacco shop, drug store, candy store, or liquor store:
Stocks shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise.

2) Sets up advertising displays or arranges merchandise on counters or tables to

promote sales.

3) Stamps, marks, or tags price on merchandise.

4) Obtains merchandise requested by customer or receives merchandise selected

by customer.

5) Answers customer's questions concerning location, price, and use of

merchandise.

6) Totals price and tax on merchandise purchased by customer, using paper and
pencil, cash register, or calculator, to determine bill.

7) Accepts payment and makes change.

8) Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.

9) Cleans shelves, counters, or tables.

10) Removes and records amount of cash in register at end of shift.

11) May calculate sales discount to determine price.

12) May keep record of sales, prepare inventory of stock, or order merchandise.

13) May be designated according to product sold or type of store.

PURCHASING STAFF
at Olongapo City Zambales
February 2013
To September 2013

February 2013 up to September 2013

PURCHASING STAFF
SANYO DENKI PHILIPPINES
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Olongapo City Zambales, Philippines
Functions & Responsibilities: Formulates purchase and forecast plan for materials required for production on
weekly basis.
Attends to inquiries related to the availability of the materials needed by the productions lines; coordinates with
the planning section on the availability of materials particularly in the cases requiring adjustment of shipment
schedules to meet production requirement.
Acceptance of invoices in subsystem to make a delivery slip & product slip then attach to the item for inspection
and checking of quality assurance.
Processes purchase requisition for indirect materials; prepares corresponding purchase orders and provides
copies to the finance department.
Maintains files related to purchase transaction such as purchase order invoice and delivery receipts, supplier's
quotations and price lists and other records of supplier.
Coordinates with the finance department and suppliers regarding price discrepancies and payment of invoices
covering deliveries of materials.
Monitors expiration dates of materials to determine the possibility of extendingShelf life and usage; prepares
documents covering the disposal of expired materials declared as scrap.
Follow up and monitoring deliveries of indirect materials such as chemicals and other raw materials.
Attends group meetings, trainings and development programs.
Performs other duties and responsibilities relevant to the position and other tasks that may be assigned by the
supervisors.

at Olongapo City
July 2010
To January 2013

July 2010 up to January 2013

WAREHOUSE STAFF
SANYO DENKI PHILIPPINES
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Olongapo City, Zambales Philippines
Functions & Responsibilities: Giving issuance item and requested material for production with the use of
workinstruction.
Receiving of deliveries from the supplier
Knowledgeable with the use jack pallet & fork lift.
Participates in the conduct of the monthly inventory.
Coordinates with the purchasing or buyers regarding to their lacking items.

INVENTORY CONTROL STAFF

at PUREGOLD Price Club, Inc
December 2013
To September 2014

December 16, 2013 to Present

INVENTORY CONTROL STAFF
PUREGOLD Price Club, Inc.
Capitol drive cor. Zuluetast.Poblacion
Balanga, Bataan, Philippines
Functions & Responsibilities: Establishing high level of reliability on the accuracy of inventory balances and
transactions.
Performing test of transactions related to inventory, primarily by conducting cycle counts and matching result of
count with system balance.
Ensure that transactions are accurately entered in the inventory system.
Safeguard the inventory by properly monitoring its movement and analyzing variance and shrinkage.
Aid in identifying slow moving stocks through aging of inventory analysis.
Performing of verification of bad orders and Return to Vendor (RTV) checking.
Also using negative RTV adjustment.
Conducting of Cycle and Supplier-count.
Conducts or witnessing of received items with discrepancy.
Witnessing and monitoring of transfer out transaction.
Using also many adjustment like PO/RA verifications adjustment, CLIF adjustment,
Inventory Verification and Adjustment.
Performing annual inventory count, recon and report.

Receiving Clerk Job Description Example, Duties and Responsibilities

What Does a Receiving Clerk Do?
A receiving clerk is the person who checks and unloads incoming shipments at a warehouse, a large retail store or
distribution center.
His/her job description entails verifying that the correct amounts and types of items were shipped. It also involves
inspecting the goods in order to ensure their quality.
After examining the order, the clerk then stores or stocks the items in their appropriate places.
Receiving clerks are responsible for contacting shippers directly if a problem or discrepancy is found and keeping
careful records.
Generally, clerks at large and busy facilities are mainly responsible for manual labor duties.
They unload shipments from trucks, remove and dispose of packaging material, operate forklifts, stock items and
hand trucks.
A receiving clerk is expected to have excellent vision and be in good physical condition. Organizational skills is also
essential to make sure receiving tasks run smoothly and that items can be found easily whenever they are needed.
Clerks who work in smaller facilities oftentimes handle a larger set of responsibilities, like thoroughly checking
shipments against original order forms so as to ensure the accuracy of the orders.
They often open boxes in the presence of delivery persons so as to make sure all items are intact and not damaged.
Their roles may also include making payment arrangements and signing for shipments as well.

Receiving Clerk Job Description Example

The receiving clerk will be expected to perform some or all of the duties, tasks, and responsibilities shown in the job
description example below for their companies:

Count, weigh or measure items of incoming shipments in order to verify information against invoices, orders ,
bills of lading or other records

Assemble cardboard or wooden containers or select preassembled containers

Insert items into containers

Examine and unpack incoming shipments; record shortages and reject damaged items

Route items to various departments

Examine incoming shipments to ensure they meet specifications

Operate lift truck or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage area

Check in inbound inventory and administer the processing

Trace and track shipments to ensure timely delivery

Responsible for monitoring the returns process

Sort, count, identify, verify and track all material by utilizing the Syteline to maintain accurate inventory
records

Verify receipts and log them according to required procedures

Investigate and resolve situations where items received are not properly documented in the daily receipt log

Regularly enter inventory data into Syteline on a timely basis

Assist management in recycling material in the warehouse

Cooperate with representatives from other departments in the organization to provide warehouse information
as requested

Perform regular material warehouse audits to ensure that material is undamaged and maintained neatly
throughout the warehouse

Advise management of cycle count issues on a timely basis

Ensure that all documents and material received in the warehouse are of satisfactory quality

Safely utilize forklifts cum power jacks to move warehouse materials according to proper safety instructions
and as directed

Preparing Receiving Clerk Resume

The work experience section and other sections of the receiving clerk resume can be prepared using information
about the functions and responsibilities of the position from the sample job description given above.

Requirements Qualities Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge for the Receiving

Clerk Position
Below are minimum requirements, including qualifications and qualities people vying for the post of receiving clerks
should have to be employed by most employers.

Previous experience with safe operation of forklift

Previous experience with stretch-wrap equipment

Must be able interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules, and
procedure manuals

Ability to calculate mathematical values

Must have a working knowledge of Internet software usage, order processing systems, inventory software
and word processing software

Must be knowledgeable in warehousing procedures

Ability to give attention to detail is a must

Warehouse Clerk
Classification
[Indicate exempt or nonexempt.]
Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range
[Insert applicable information.]
Reports to
[Insert manager's title.]
Date
[Indicate date of Job Description creation or review.]
JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective
This position receives, stores and distributes material, tools, equipment and products within the
warehouse, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
1. Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase
orders to sales orders and distributing to sales associates for processing.
2. Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be
moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped.
3. Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
4. Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined
sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.

5. File requisitions, work orders or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distribute
items to shipping or to designated route driver storage area.
6. Ensure warehouse is accessible and safe for salespeople and customer traffic.
7. Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to
a holding area or shipping department.
8. Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
9. Open bales, crates and other containers.
10. Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program.
11. Assist in counting of physical inventory.
12. Weigh and count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
13. May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
14. Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other departments.
15. Prepare parcels for mailing.
16. Sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
17. Wear the proper safety equipment.
Competencies
1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Organizational Skills.
3. Mathematical Skills.
4. Technical Capacity.
5. Thoroughness.
6. Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday.This role
routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets
and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape
dispensers.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to
stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb
or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift
and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than
100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
[Indicate education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business
necessity. See example below.]
1. High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
[Indicate education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business
necessity. See example below.]

1. One year of prior warehouse clerk experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
[This section lists visa requirements, H1-B sponsorship, special clearances, etc. If applicable, insert
information regarding government contracts or special requirements.]
AAP/EEO Statement
[Insert AAP/EEO statement here, if applicable.]
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Signatures
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
Manager_______________________________________________
HR____________________________________________________
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential
functions and duties of the position.
Employee______________________________ Date_____________