3.  DUTIES › To help the customer find what they are looking for and try to interest them in buying the merchandise.  ABILITIES › To communicate clearly and effectively. › The ability to speak multiple languages is helpful.  PERSONAL QUALITIES › Tact and patience to deal with difficult customers. › A neat appearance. › Enjoys working with others. › Courteous demeanor  EDUACTION › No formal education requirements but most employers prefer high school diploma or equivalent.  SALARY › Varies greatly, but in San Diego:  Department stores = $9.14  Clothing Stores = $8.94  LOCATION AND AVAILABILITY › Expected to have the greatest number of job openings in many locations.

5.  DUTIES › Show off latest product line to fashion buyers and take an accurate order  ABILITIES › To communicate clearly and effectively. › The ability to speak multiple languages is helpful. › Excellent computer skills.  PERSONAL QUALITIES › Enthusiastic, friendly, and outgoing, › A neat appearance. › Knowledge of manufacturing and retail sectors of the fashion industry. › Excellent organization skills.  EDUACTION › A bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, business, or marketing is preferred, but not always required.  SALARY › Ranges from $15,000 to $100,000  Entry level = $20,000 to $30,000  Experiences to top level = $60,000 to $100,000.  LOCATION AND AVAILABILITY › This is a fairly competitive position. Candidates with great qualifications have a good chance of being hired. Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, and Paris are great locations for this position.

6.  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos121.htm http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos121.htm  http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/ p/retail_sales.htm http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/ p/retail_sales.htm  http://www.princetonreview.com/Careers.aspx?cid= 138 http://www.princetonreview.com/Careers.aspx?cid= 138  http://www.fashion-schools.org/showroom-sales.htm