salesclerk

Retail floor worker

A salesclerk is a person who sells goods in a store, helping customers and handling transactions.

The term is more common in American English, where it's interchangeable with sales associate or shop assistant.

The salesclerk rang up my purchases and asked if I needed a bag.

transaction

register

Record officially; vocal range

payment · scanning · barcode · bagging · till · change · credit · debit · refund · exchange

workplace

store

Retail establishment

  • boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
  • shopRetail sales venue
  • mallEnclosed shopping center

outlet · showroom · storefront · stockroom · aisle · display · counter · floor · kiosk · supermarket

customer-service

greeting

Expression of welcome

sizing · availability · guidance · upselling · cross-selling · courtesy · patience · attentiveness · helpfulness · professionalism

duties

stocking

Knit leg garment

tagging · folding · arranging · inventory · restocking · tidying · opening · closing · gift-wrapping

appearance

uniform

Identical throughout

  • lanyardWearable cord for items
  • apronWaist-tied protective garment
  • vestSleeveless upper-body garment

dress-code · grooming · badge · khakis · smock

Opposites
transaction role

salesclerkcustomer

Buyer of goods

buyer · shopper · patron · consumer · client

retail hierarchy

salesclerkstore manager

Retail establishment's leader

manager · proprietor · boss · supervisor · owner

Family

salesclerks

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G