Understand the job before learning the words
Use this page in order: discover the main missions, remember the professional qualities, practise the useful sentences, then open the tools and materials.
General jobs
Sales Assistant
Vendeur
Welcomes customers, presents products, handles payments, maintains shelves, and supports stock control in a shop.
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MAIN MISSIONS
What does this professional do?
- Prepare the work area
- Check measurements and plans
- Carry out the main operation
- Control quality
- Clean and report
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
What qualities are important?
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Where can this job be done?
⌖ Workshop⌖ Construction site⌖ Customer premises
SPEAK ON SITE
Useful sentences for this job
Read the English sentence aloud, then check the French meaning.
Vérifiez les mesures avant de commencer.
La zone de travail est maintenant sécurisée.
Advantages 5 points
- The job develops communication and customer service skills.
- It can be practiced in many different retail sectors.
- The work mixes people contact and practical organization.
- It helps build confidence in speaking and advising clients.
- Experience in sales can open doors to management or merchandising roles.
Disadvantages 5 points
- Standing up for long hours can be tiring.
- Busy shopping periods can be stressful and repetitive.
- Customer complaints sometimes require patience and calm.
- Stock handling can involve carrying boxes and restocking.
- Schedules may include weekends and late closing times.
Tools Main tools used in this job 8 items
Each card shows the English term, the French term, and one visual reference to help students recognize the item more easily.
Cash register
Cash register
Caisse enregistreuse
Records sales and handles cash or card payments.
Scanner
Barcode scanner
Lecteur code-barres
Reads product codes quickly during checkout and stock work.
Terminal
Card payment terminal
Terminal de paiement
Processes customer card payments securely.
Label gun
Label gun
Etiqueteuse
Creates or applies prices and product labels.
Trolley
Stock trolley
Chariot de mise en rayon
Moves products from storage to shelves.
Hand scanner
Handheld scanner
Douchette portable
Checks stock and locations in the shop or warehouse.
Display hook
Display hooks
Crochets de presentation
Support product presentation on panels or racks.
Printer
Pricing printer
Imprimante d etiquettes
Prints product labels and stickers for merchandising.
Materials Main materials used in this job 10 items
Materials are shown with the same bilingual format so the learner can connect the right object, name, and usage.
Products
Products for sale
Produits en vente
Main items presented, explained, and sold to customers.
Labels
Price labels
Etiquettes de prix
Show prices, discounts, and product references.
Receipt
Receipts
Tickets de caisse
Provide proof of payment after each sale.
Bags
Shopping bags
Sacs de caisse
Help customers carry items after purchase.
Shelf display
Shelf talkers
Stop-rayons
Highlight offers or key product information.
Display stand
Display stands
Presentoirs
Present products clearly in aisles or windows.
Boxes
Stock boxes
Cartons de stock
Protect and transport goods between storage and shelves.
Tags
Tags
Etiquettes produit
Give item codes, sizes, or promotional messages.
Wrapping paper
Gift wrapping paper
Papier cadeau
Supports presentation service in some shops.
Wipes
Cleaning wipes
Lingettes de nettoyage
Keep counters, shelves, and screens presentable.