Industry Detail

General Merchandise Stores

Industries in the General Merchandise Stores subsector retail new general merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector are unique in that they have the equipment and staff capable of retailing a large variety of goods from a single location. This includes a variety of display equipment and staff trained to provide information on many lines of products.

Regional Employers

MILLS FLEET FARM	FERGUS FALLS
WALMART PHARMACY	ALEXANDRIA
TARGET	FERGUS FALLS
PAMIDA	FERGUS FALLS

Occupations in Demand

Occupational Title	Wage	Education and Training Requirements
Customer Service Representatives	$ 31,234.08	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers	$ 29,415.82	Work experience (in related occupation)
Pharmacy Technicians	$ 27,861.58	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Retail Salespersons	$ 18,800.46	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	$ 18,951.46	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)