Working Conditions for Retail salespersonsMost salespersons in retail trade work in clean, comfortable, well-lighted stores. However, they often stand for long periods and may need supervisory approval to leave the sales floor. The Monday-through-Friday, 9-to-5 workweek is the exception rather than the rule in retail trade. Most salespersons work evenings and weekends, particularly during sales and other peak retail periods. Because the holiday season is the busiest time for most retailers, many employers restrict the use of vacation time to some period other than Thanksgiving through the beginning of January. The job can be rewarding for those who enjoy working with people. Patience and courtesy are required, especially when the work is repetitious and the customers are demanding. More information on Retail salespersons from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Retail salespersons occupation Number of Retail salespersons in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Retail salespersons Working conditions for Retail salespersons Significant points for Retail salespersons Training requirements for Retail salespersons Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |