Music and video shop specialised seller
Also known as: sheet music specialised seller, home entertainment equipment salesperson, video shop salesperson, home entertainment superstore salesperson, home entertainment equipment specialised seller, video salesperson
About this occupation
Music and video shop specialised sellers sell musical records, audio tapes, compact discs, video tapes and DVDs in specialised shops.
A specialisation of specialised seller.
Essential skills and knowledge
- arrange audio-visual products in classification order
- stay up-to-date with music and video releases
- operate cash register
- process refunds
- identify customer's needs
- assist customers in selecting music and video recordings
- carry out order intake
- product comprehension
- e-commerce systems
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- monitor stock level
- plan aftersales arrangements
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Retail Salespersons (O*NET 41-2031.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Typical education (US)
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Preparation
- Job Zone 2 of 5
- Interests
- Enterprising, Conventional, Realistic
Top skills: Persuasion, Active Listening, Speaking, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Negotiation
US median pay: US$35,410 a year (2025), 3,897,860 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.7)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.0)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.0)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Counter and Rental Clerks
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- Cashiers
- Parts Salespersons
- Customer Service Representatives
- Telemarketers
- Order Clerks
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.