Good Choice, CI've spent a year of my life selling shoes. And what an interesting occupation it was. I've got stories toan I Get You That in a Size 8?

I've spent a year of my life selling shoes. And what an interesting occupation it was. I've got stories to tell which is more than I can say for a few other jobs. And the stories are rich but the job wasn't especially lucrative. In my store anyway. The most expensive shoes ran $39.99 back in the 80's except for a few Lariat boots in mens. Now I know of some people who both excel at this type of sales work and who also make bank, by the way.
In cases where the retail sales team management does a significantly great job and if your shop carries quality footwear--not that vinyl made in China junk, but nice Italian leather shoes--then you can likely do well. But it depends on the stock and the training about feet and their natural asymmetry and the leather being 'likely to stretch' and a slew of dozens of other little phrases and sales tricks you need to know to succeed. It's learning to connect with your clients and up-selling the wares. And you need quality stock you can believe in and promote with a clear conscience. That's how you make bank selling shoes.