Textile salesperson
A textile salesperson sells clothes, soft furnishings and fabrics, for example. The sale of clothes may involve styling and repair services. Salespersons in the sector often work in clothing, textiles and fabric shops and in the textile departments of department stores. Sales work requires knowledge of products, customer service skills and interest in trends. A good eye for colour is an advantage in the profession.
Textiles are sold in shops, department stores and as entrepreneurs.
Sales work requires excellent product knowledge, customer service skills and continuous monitoring of trends. The selection of products and entities suitable for the customer requires judgement of character, visual perception skills and a good eye for colour.
The work often involves a lot of standing and walking.
In vocational institutions in upper secondary education and training, you can complete a Vocational Qualification in Textiles and Fashion Industry, a Vocational Qualification in Arts and Design or a Vocational Qualification in Business. When you have accumulated competence, you can complete a Further Vocational Qualification in Textiles and Fashion Industry, a Further Vocational Qualification in Arts and Design, a Further Vocational Qualification in Business (competence area of sales and marketing communications), a Specialist Vocational Qualification in Textiles and Fashion, a Specialist Vocational Qualification in Arts and Design and a Specialist Vocational Qualification in Business (competence area of sales and marketing communications; competence area of trade). The qualification can also be completed through an apprenticeship.
In addition, employers often organise training for the tasks.
Median salary
2508 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries