RetailSales workersISCO 5223
shoe and leather accessories specialised seller
Shoe and leather accessories specialised sellers sell footwear in specialised shops.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (34)
sales argumentationsales argumentationTechniques and sales methods used in order to present a product or service to customers in a persuasive manner and to meet their expectations and needs.characteristics of productscharacteristics of productsThe tangible characteristics of a product such as its materials, properties and functions, as well as its different applications, features, use and support requirements.footwear materialsfootwear materialsThe characteristics, components, advantages and limitations of a wide range of materials used in footwear production: leather, leather substitutes (synthetics or artificial materials), textile, plasti...e-commerce systemse-commerce systemsBasic digital architecture and commercial transactions for trading products or services conducted via Internet, e-mail, mobile devices, social media, etc.product comprehensionproduct comprehensionThe offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.footwear componentsfootwear componentsFootwear components both for uppers (vamps, quarters, linings, stiffeners, toe puffs etc.) and bottoms (soles, heels, insoles etc.). Ecological concerns and the importance of recycling. Selection of s...leather products maintenanceleather products maintenanceThe way to maintain the quality of leather products, the product types and their effects.characteristics of servicescharacteristics of servicesThe characteristics of a service that might include having acquired information about its application, function, features, use and support requirements.guarantee customer satisfactionguarantee customer satisfactionHandle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.carry out products preparationcarry out products preparationAssemble and prepare goods and demonstrate their functionalities to customers.operate cash registeroperate cash registerRegister and handle cash transactions by using point of sale register.ensure compliance with legal requirementsensure compliance with legal requirementsGuarantee compliance with established and applicable standards and legal requirements such as specifications, policies, standards or law for the goal that organisations aspire to achieve in their effo...examine merchandiseexamine merchandiseControl items put up for sale are correctly priced and displayed and that they function as advertised.provide customer guidance on product selectionprovide customer guidance on product selectionProvide suitable advice and assistance so that customers find the exact goods and services they were looking for. Discuss product selection and availability.use different communication channelsuse different communication channelsMake use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.organise storage facilitiesorganise storage facilitiesOrder the contents of a storage area to improve efficiency with respect to the inflow and outflow of the stored items.monitor stock levelmonitor stock levelEvaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.maintain store cleanlinessmaintain store cleanlinessKeep the store tidy and clean by hovering and mopping.apply numeracy skillsapply numeracy skillsPractise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.identify customer's needsidentify customer's needsUse appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.organise product displayorganise product displayArrange goods in attractive and safe way. Set up a counter or other display area where demonstrations take place in order to attract the attention of prospective customers. Organise and maintain stand...stock shelvesstock shelvesRefill shelves with merchandise to be sold.process refundsprocess refundsResolve customer inquiries for returns, exchange of merchandise, refunds or bill adjustments. Follow organisational guidelines during this process.carry out order intakecarry out order intakeTake in of purchase requests for items that are currently unavailable.sell footwear and leather goodssell footwear and leather goodsSell footwear items and leather products by highlighting their features.advise customers on leather footwear maintenanceadvise customers on leather footwear maintenanceProvide customers with advice on how to maintain and protect leather footwear and leather accessories. Suggest maintenance products to apply.carry out active sellingcarry out active sellingDeliver thoughts and ideas in impactful and influencing manner to persuade customers to become interested in new products and promotions. Persuade clients that a product or service will satisfy their ...demonstrate products' featuresdemonstrate products' featuresDemonstrate how to use a product in a correct and safe manner, provide customers with information on the product's main features and benefits, explain operation, correct use and maintenance. Persuade ...provide customer follow-up servicesprovide customer follow-up servicesRegister, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.issue sales invoicesissue sales invoicesPrepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and...apply fashion trends to footwear and leather goodsapply fashion trends to footwear and leather goodsBe able to stay up to date on the latest styles, attending fashion shows and review fashion/clothing magazines and manuals, analysing the past and present fashion trends in areas such as footwear, lea...plan aftersales arrangementsplan aftersales arrangementsCome to an agreement with the customer about the delivery, setup and service of the goods; perform appropriate measures to ensure delivery.prevent shopliftingprevent shopliftingIdentify shoplifters and methods by which shoplifters try to steal. Implement anti-shoplifting policies and procedures to protect against theft.recommend footwear products to customersrecommend footwear products to customersRecommend specific types of footwear to customers and provide advice on style, fit, availability, etc.
Optional (1)
footwear industryfootwear industryMajor brands, manufacturers and products available on the footwear market including the different types of shoes, components and materials used.
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