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Retail Salespersons Salaries
in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, TN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $16.27 – $17.90
Average Annual Pay
Range: $33,842 – $37,226
Salaries for Retail Salespersons near Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$16.58
2.9%Lower than Retail Salespersons in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, TN
Alaska, AK
$20.41
19.5%Higher than Retail Salespersons in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, TN
Arizona, AZ
$19.36
13.3%Higher than Retail Salespersons in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, TN
Arkansas, AR
$16.70
2.2%Lower than Retail Salespersons in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, TN
California, CA
$21.64
26.7%Higher than Retail Salespersons in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, TN
How much do Retail Salespersons make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$14.52/hr
Range: $13.83 - $15.21
Annual Rate
$30,204
Range: $28,766 - $31,642
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$17.08/hr
Range: $16.27 - $17.90
Annual Rate
$35,534
Range: $33,842 - $37,226
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$19.64/hr
Range: $18.71 - $20.58
Annual Rate
$40,864
Range: $38,918 - $42,810
Retail Salespersons job description
Retail Salespersons professionals are the face of retail businesses, helping customers find products and providing excellent service. They drive sales, maintain store presentation, and ensure positive shopping experiences.
- •Assist customers with product selection
- •Process transactions accurately
- •Maintain store cleanliness and organization
- •Stock and arrange merchandise
- •Meet sales goals and targets
- •Handle customer inquiries and complaints
- •Customer service excellence
- •Sales and persuasion
- •Communication skills
- •Product knowledge
- •Cash handling
- •Problem-solving
- •High school diploma preferred
- •Previous retail experience helpful
- •Flexible schedule availability
- •Ability to stand for extended periods

