Retail Sales Jobs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that retail sales positions are projected to add over 400,000 new jobs over the next several years.

Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.

Employment of retail sales workers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Many workers leave this occupation, which means there will be a large number of job openings.

To learn more, visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website.