Market Vendor Sales Workers
SaveWhat Does a Market Vendor Do?
Market vendors sell products such as fruit, vegetables and household products on organised outdoor or indoor market places. They use sales techniques to recommend their goods to passersby.
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Where Do I Start?
Consumer Protection
The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.
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Skills You Need to Become a Market Vendor
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialConsumer Protection knowledge
The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.
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EssentialProduct Comprehension knowledge
The offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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EssentialValue-added Tax Law knowledge
Taxes imposed on the purchase prices of goods and the legislation that governs this activity.
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EssentialAssist Customers skill
Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.
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EssentialGuarantee Customer Satisfaction skill
Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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EssentialMaintain Work Area Cleanliness skill
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
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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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EssentialOperate Cash Register skill
Register and handle cash transactions by using point of sale register.
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EssentialOrganise Product Display skill
Arrange 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 …
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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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EssentialAdapt To Different Weather Conditions skill
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EssentialArrange Permit For Market Stall skill
Apply for permission at the local authorities to set up a stall on streets, squares and indoor market places.
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Optional Skills (5 of 32 displayed)
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OptionalBeverage Products knowledge
The offered beverage products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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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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OptionalFabric Types knowledge
Woven, non-woven, knitted fabrics and netting fabrics, technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and Gannex.
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OptionalTypes Of Watches knowledge
Types of wristwatches, such as mechanical and quartz, their features and functions, such as calendar, chronograph, water resistance, etc.
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OptionalFish, Crustacean And Mollusc Products knowledge
The offered fish, crustacean and mollusc products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalWatches And Jewellery Products knowledge
The offered watches and jewellery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalCold Chain knowledge
The temperature at which certain products are to be kept for consumption.
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OptionalHides, Skins And Leather Products knowledge
The offered hides, skins and leather products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalClothing And Footwear Products knowledge
The offered clothing and footwear products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalCoffee, Tea, Cocoa And Spice Products knowledge
The offered coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalDairy And Edible Oil Products knowledge
The offered dairy products and edible oil products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalElectrical Household Appliances Products knowledge
The offered electrical household appliances products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalElectronic And Telecommunication Equipment knowledge
The offered electronic and telecommunication equipment and products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalFeatures Of Sporting Equipment knowledge
Types of sporting, fitness and recreational equipment and sporting supplies and their characteristics.
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OptionalFloral Composition Techniques knowledge
The different ways of combining flowers and plants, according to ornamental techniques.
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OptionalFootwear Industry knowledge
Major brands, manufacturers and products available on the footwear market including the different types of shoes, components and materials used.
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OptionalFruit And Vegetable Products knowledge
The offered fruit and vegetable products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalHousehold Products knowledge
The offered household products or goods, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalSugar, Chocolate And Sugar Confectionery Products knowledge
The offered sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalTextile Industry knowledge
Major textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.
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OptionalTobacco Products knowledge
The varieties of products that can be manufactured using tobacco leaves as a base. The types of tobacco products which are smoked tobacco products, smokeless tobacco products, and byproducts of …
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OptionalClothing Sizes knowledge
Sizes of clothing items in order to make appropriate suggestions to customers.
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OptionalFish Varieties knowledge
The different types and varieties of fish on the market.
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OptionalCarry Out Active Selling skill
Deliver 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 …
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OptionalDeliver A Sales Pitch skill
Prepare and deliver an understandably constructed sales talk for a product or a service, identifying and using persuasive argumentation.
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OptionalDemonstrate Products' Features skill
Demonstrate 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 …
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OptionalEnsure Customer Focus skill
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
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OptionalNegotiate Price skill
Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.
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OptionalPerform Manual Work Autonomously skill
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OptionalUpsell Products skill
Persuade customers to buy additional or more expensive products.
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OptionalEnsure Product Preparation skill
Ensure that products such as food items are correctly prepared and made ready for consumption; combine different parts until they form one sellable unit.
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OptionalUnload Supplies skill
Remove deliveries from a truck and move new supplies to workplace or storage area.
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