what is the difference between sales, cashier, and sales support?

Question

i applied online @ sears for sales support and want to know the differences are.

Answer 1

Sales is sales executive - one who sells for the company.

Cashier is one who receives the money for the company.

Sales support is one who works with sales executive to increase sales.

Answer 2

There may be no difference. The only difference may be how the employer views the position and its employees. Also how do you view yourself. For example: Lets say you apply for a job at a department store and they advertise for a cashier. Another department store advertises for a sales associate. However, the job descriptions are the same. Much of your job will be checking people out at a cash register. The real difference is that one employer is using terminology which makes the job more appealing. They may do this for all sorts of reasons. Habit picked up from prior managers or they think the terminology attracts better people. Maybe they want to show you more respect and believe words make a difference. Whatever the case use the words they use. If the advertised position says cashier use cashier. If the advertised position says sales associate use that wording. Now for the times that you do not know: Use sales associate. Using this phrase means you will come across as someone who has a high self esteem and is confident. Now there may be some who see this as pretentious over blown word. No matter, you need to start seeing yourself as a valuable employee no matter what you do. Why work for someone who diminishes your importance? Keep in mind: Sales Associates can be the local cashier or the person selling high technology pumps to large industrial clients. So pay attention to the job description.