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Newsagent
Newsagents run shops that sell newspapers, magazines and
other items such as greeting cards, stationery, books, toys
and confectionery. They may also sell lottery tickets, coupons
and Australia Post products.
Newsagents may perform the following tasks:
- receive early morning deliveries of newspapers and
arrange home delivery to customers
- distribute supplies of magazines and newspapers to
sub-agents such as delis and paper sellers within their
boundaries
- arrange delivery of afternoon newspapers
- price goods, re-stock shelves, arrange displays and
re-order stock
- serve customers
- use a cash register
- supervise staff
- prepare customers' and sub-agents' monthly accounts
- negotiate with sales representatives for new products
- act as agents for classified advertisements for
newspaper organisations by collecting advertisements and
payment from customers
- act as agents for dry-cleaners
- clean and dust the shop.
Newsagents tend to work long hours, beginning early in the
morning and working until evening. They often work seven days
a week. They may have to stand for long periods.
Required Skills - Newsagent
- enjoy personal contact with people
- organised approach and aptitude for business
- able to do basic figure work
- willing to work long hours
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