Filling out an application...?

Question

Can anyone explain what a "display merchandiser" and "commissioned sales" do?

Answer 1

A display merchandiser changes the displays at stores, and hangs up seasonal signs. Have you ever noticed that the day after Valentines day, that all the valentines signs are gone? That's because a display merchandiser comes into the store after it closes for the night and swaps it all out. They will also swap out all the new product for the "just recently arrived product". Some high level merchandisers actually design how the store will look to create a higher sales volume.

A commission sales person is a person who doesn't make an hourly wage or set salary. Instead they are paid a percentage of what they sell. Those types of positions are typically furniture sales people and car sales people. There are a lot of higher level sales jobs that are commissioned, like stock brokers. People in commissioned sales jobs are very determined people, because they can't make the bills if they aren't selling anything.

Answer 2

If you put that on an application and it came across my desk I would think that you were the girl who stands in front of the jewelry and make-up sections at Macy's and asks if you want a make over.

If you are asking what those two things are..it means you try to sell make-up, perfume, etc at a store but they don't pay you unless you make a sale. That's what a "Commissioned Sale" is. Some places pay an hourly rate BELOW minimum wage (it's legal) and a commission. Some places just pay commission. No sales = No pay for you.