Cashier Sales Workers
SaveWhat Does a Cashier Do?
Cashiers operate the cash register, receive payments from customers, issue receipts and return change due.
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Where Do I Start?
Customer Service
Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Cashier
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCustomer Service knowledge
Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.
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EssentialApply Numeracy Skills skill
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
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EssentialEnsure Customer Focus skill
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
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EssentialIssue Sales Invoices skill
Prepare 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 …
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EssentialManage Theft Prevention skill
Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.
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EssentialOperate Cash Point skill
Count the money; balance cash drawer at the end of the shift; receive payments and process payment information; use scanning equipment.
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EssentialProcess Payments skill
Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay …
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EssentialProcess Refunds skill
Resolve customer inquiries for returns, exchange of merchandise, refunds or bill adjustments. Follow organisational guidelines during this process.
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EssentialProvide Customer Follow-up Services skill
Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make 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.
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Optional Skills (5 of 14 displayed)
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OptionalSales Argumentation knowledge
Techniques 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.
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OptionalSales Promotion Techniques knowledge
The techniques used to persuade customers to purchase a product or a service.
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OptionalTeamwork Principles knowledge
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalWeigh Materials skill
Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.
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OptionalCount Money skill
Calculate money by sorting and wraping money and coins.
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OptionalDirect Customers To Merchandise skill
Inform customers of where they can find the products they are searching for and escort them to their desired product.
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OptionalMaintain Check-out Area Cleanliness skill
Keep check-out areas in a clean and orderly condition.
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OptionalMaintain Transaction's Reports skill
maintain regular reports related to the transactions performed via the cash register.
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OptionalPackage Purchases In Bags skill
Packet purchased items and place them in shopping bags.
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OptionalPack Merchandise For Gifts skill
Gift-wrap merchandise at the customer's request.
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OptionalProcess Loyalty Schemes skill
Provide customers with applications for loyalty schemes. Register customer to loyalty schemes by assigning the card on their account. Exchange bonus for loyalty benefits.
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OptionalPut Up Price Tags skill
Put price tags on products and ensure the prices are correctly displayed.
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OptionalReserve Merchandise For Customers skill
Reserve items for customers and make follow-up calls to ensure that reserved items are picked up within the reservation time frame.
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