Overview

What’s involved

A Retail Assistant works on the front line of customer interaction, service and point of sale of a bait and tackle or fishing and camping business, they use their outdoor recreation and fishing knowledge to assist customers with their questions and purchases.

How do they spend their day?

A Retail Assistant works in a retail store and completes daily tasks such as:

  • Customer service
  • Assisting new team members
  • Assisting with telephone or online inquiries and orders
  • General cleaning 
  • Replenishing floor stock
  • Balance, reconcile and record daily register or terminal transactions and report any issues
     

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$58,000 - $70,000 per year
Skills you will use
Customer service
Fishing equipment
Camping

Outdoor recreation experience
 

  • Store policy and procedures
  • Fishing Techniques
  • Fishing Equipment
  • Bait and lures
  • Camping equipment
     

  • Enjoys outdoor recreation
  • Outgoing, enjoys working with others