How to become a salesperson-cashier? What are the responsibilities of this position?

The trade industry, in addition to work in the warehouse and in the office, is primarily work in the store, which is the heart and drive of many organizations. In stores, you can work in entry-level positions, such as a cashier, salesperson, salesperson at a traditional counter, but also in managerial and management positions - deputy store manager, store manager or regional manager, where you can be responsible for a team of employees and sales results. Today we will look at the work of a salesperson-cashier.

How to become a salesperson-cashier?

The job of a salesperson is physical work that requires teamwork skills and openness to contact with people, because your main duties will include customer service on the sales floor and at the cash register. How to become a cashier-seller? People who want to start working as a salesperson must be ready for shift work, because stores in Poland are open from early morning to late evening. Experience is not required for such work, although of course if the person has previously worked in a team or in customer service, it will be an advantage. Some organizations do not require a CV to be attached in response to a job offer - this is a great convenience for people who are looking for work immediately and are motivated to take up employment. In Biedronka, we have over 3,400 stores, located throughout Poland, for which we are looking mainly for cashiers, but also people to service traditional counters and people who will join the management staff. You can read more about working in Biedronka stores, in entry-level positions, here: starting positions at Biedronka.

What is the job of a salesperson-cashier?

What is it like? scope of duties in the position of cashier-seller? The main duties of a salesperson-cashier include professional customer service on the sales floor and at the cash register. Salespeople-cashiers also work with goods - laying out goods, appropriate price marking and their display. The duties of a person in this position also include taking care of the cleanliness of the store and order within it.

Requirements for the job of a salesperson-cashier

People considering a job as a salesperson-cashier should be ready for physical work, most often in a shift system. The features of cashiers desired by employers are: the ability to work in a team, commitment, high level of motivation and focus on achieving results. Such people should like the dynamics of work in trade and contact with people. If you are not sure yet what profession you would like to choose, you can read our article: "Which profession should I choose?”.

Recruitment for the position of salesperson-cashier usually consists of 3 stages: sending and verification of application documents, a telephone interview and/or a live meeting, and then the decision to hire. 
By starting your career as a salesperson-cashier, you open the door to many opportunities for advancement and professional development. Did you know that many managers at Biedronka started their careers from entry-level positions? If you want to become a manager in the future, check out our article: "How to become a manager?”. You will find many practical tips and information on how to effectively start your managerial career. At Biedronka, we focus on development and promotion from within – we invite you to familiarize yourself with the opportunities we offer our employees.