Sales Workers play a crucial role in the Australian economy by selling goods, services, and property, as well as providing sales support. They are responsible for various tasks such as operating cash registers, displaying and demonstrating goods, engaging potential buyers, and determining buyers' requirements. However, it is important to note that ICT and Technical Sales Representatives are not included in this occupation group.

ICT Sales Representatives are classified under Unit Group 2252 ICT Sales Professionals, while Technical Sales Representatives fall under Unit Group 2254 Technical Sales Representatives.

Indicative Skill Level:

The skill level required for most occupations in this major group varies based on the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to formal qualifications. For Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be necessary, or no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

• Promoting goods and services, properties, and businesses to potential buyers
• Selling goods and services, properties, and businesses to buyers
• Engaging prospective buyers
• Determining buyers' requirements
• Receiving and processing payments for goods and services, properties, and businesses purchased through various payment methods

Subcategories:

• 61 Sales Representatives and Agents
• 62 Sales Assistants and Salespersons
• 63 Sales Support Workers

These subcategories further define the specific roles and responsibilities within the Sales Workers occupation.