Sales and Retail Jobs in Jamaica

Sales and retail work in Jamaica

Shops and sales teams hire in every corner of the island. This category covers cashiers, sales associates, customer service clerks in stores, merchandisers, stock clerks, store supervisors, field and route sales representatives, telemarketers selling for local companies, and car and real estate sales agents.

Supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware stores, wholesales, malls and furniture and appliance stores hire in Kingston, Half Way Tree, Portmore, Spanish Town, May Pen, Mandeville, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Savanna-la-Mar, with smaller shops hiring in every parish.

What employers look for

• CSEC English and Maths, especially for cashier roles
• A friendly, honest manner with customers
• For sales reps, confidence, targets met and often a driver's licence
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

How to land the job

Many stores still take CVs in person, so follow the instructions in each listing. Get new retail jobs by email. Call centre jobs are listed under Call Centre & BPO.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need experience to be a cashier in Jamaica?

Not always. Many supermarkets and stores train new cashiers. Good Maths and honesty matter most.

Are commission-only sales jobs listed?

Some are. Each listing shows the pay where the employer gives it, so check before you apply.

Where are most retail jobs in Jamaica?

Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, followed by St. James and Manchester.