| For some people, the ideal job would be to shop, | | | | employed is directly by the buyers who want the |
| especially if it could be done without spending their | | | | services. The buyer pays the shopper in this instance. |
| own money. A personal shopper has just such an | | | | The level of service might be to offer a |
| occupation. A professional shopper is also known as a | | | | recommendation for a product, or sometimes to |
| sales assistant, shop assistant or fashion stylist. A | | | | purchase the item directly. Professional services |
| professional shopper doesn't require any inventory so | | | | include maintaining a database about the client. This |
| overhead costs are low. The shopper must have | | | | might include price range, size, brand and style |
| good people skills and must be able to showcase | | | | preferences. |
| abilities effectively. | | | | Fashion knowledge is important. Shopping |
| Professional shoppers can be employed by large | | | | independently or shopping within a boutique or store |
| stores or even boutiques to help customers. A | | | | helps the customer by encouraging them to choose |
| shopper in a retail business might offer assistance to | | | | items that are appropriate for age, lifestyle and color. |
| customers who are having trouble finding the right | | | | Customers who get items that they are happy with, |
| item or department within the facility. The shopper | | | | return to the shop or ask for shopping services again. |
| might help the customers know which items are | | | | Clothing for customers is a popular shopping service |
| currently fashionable. The shopper can also provide | | | | selection. A buyer who works for a store usually will |
| advice on fit, design or color for unsure customers. | | | | maintain detailed records about customers. This might |
| This type of shopper usually receives a salary or a | | | | include telephone or email addresses. A customer |
| salary plus commission by the business. The customer | | | | who agrees can be notified when something arrives |
| gets the service at no additional cost. | | | | in a store that fits the preferences of the client. The |
| A professional shopper might add these purchasing | | | | customer has opted in to receive communications. |
| duties to writing and maintaining blogs. Online | | | | Professional shoppers also may purchase other items |
| shoppers offer research services about products. It | | | | for clients. Furniture and accessories that form home |
| can take a long time to find just the right item online. | | | | decor is common. Some professional shoppers will |
| A person who blogs and offers shopping services | | | | work with interior decorators to do the purchasing. |
| might be paid through Affiliate marketing and pay per | | | | The shoppers can also work with clients directly. The |
| click revenue. Less often, the buyer will pay the | | | | shopper will typically charge a fee to the customer, |
| shopper directly for shopping services. | | | | especially for large ticket items. |
| Another way that professional shoppers can be | | | | |