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Entry level education / special licences / warrants
There are no specific educational requirements to work as a Stall and Market Salesperson. Work-related experience and attitude tend to be given considerable weight by employers.
On-the-job experience will enable the Stall and Market Salesperson to develop the right skills and possibly progress to owning their own stall/ van.
If the stall/van sells food, it is mandatory to be in possession of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certificate, a Food Handling Licence and other trading licences.
For further details on specific licences, it is advisable to consult the Commerce Department.
For related training offered by educational institutions, including Jobsplus it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Knowledge and skills
Stall and Market Salespersons are expected to have:
• Knowledge of the products being sold
• Selling skills and techniques, including the
ability to upsell
• Marketing skills and the ability to attract new
customers (in case of self-employment)
• The ability to negotiate and persuade
• Business and financial skills (in case of
self-employment)
• The ability to engage with the local community
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills in
• Customer care skills
• Numeracy skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills • The ability to work under pressure during
peak times
• The ability to work independently
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A flair for sales
• A sense of initiative
• A sociable personality
• A well-groomed appearance • An entrepreneurial mindset • Assertiveness
• Confidence
• Diligence
• Efficiency
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Trustworthiness
Related career opportunities
• Sales Demonstrator and Representative
• Shopkeeper
• Shop Salesperson/Retailer
• Shop Supervisor
• Street Food (Kiosk) Salesperson •
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