Ten Jobs That Let You Shop

Ten Jobs That Let You Shop. If shopping was an Olympic sport, you'd take home the gold every time. But where does someone with that kind of talent work? Can your knack for sniffing out sales translate to anything you can use in the working world? Absolutely -- all you have to do is know where to look. Here are some jobs that can help you transform your good taste and budget-minded behavior into income:

1. Personal Assistant

What they do: Duties can include wardrobe styling, running clients' daily errands, administrative tasks and housekeeping. The job involves matching the tastes of the client to their own purchases.

What it pays: The median annual salary is $36,596.*

2. Fashion Merchandiser

What they do: Analyze and create business plans for retail operations. Merchandisers are involved in all aspects of the buying and selling of apparel, textiles, accessories and other fashion-related products as well as merchandise placement.

What it pays: Salaries can reach up to $156,000.

3. Interior Designer

What they do: Plan interior spaces -- from homes to hospitals and beyond -- to enrich the look, feel and function of the areas. Whether it's picking out textiles for curtains or wallpaper colors, they assist with almost every shopping choice to improve or create a more effective and aesthetically pleasing space.

What it pays: The median annual salary is $40,670.

4. Sommelier

What they do: Suggest wine selections and pairings to diners. As experts, sommeliers are responsible for staying ahead of wine trends, a responsibility which may include purchasing.

What it pays: The median annual salary is $41,500.

5. Purchasing Buyer

What they do: Buy and negotiate goods, services and raw materials for the company. Purchasing buyers must consider the quality and price, among other factors, when buying for their company's needs.

What it pays: The median annual salary for wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products, is $42,230.

6. Event Coordinator

What they do: Professionally plan parties and other events. As the planner, every element of the event -- from tablecloths to the catering -- needs to be mapped out in advance and stay within their allotted budget.

What it pays: The median annual salary is $35,000.

7. Food Critic

What they do: Review and write about the quality of the food, service and experience based on their culinary knowledge and personal perception. They "shop around" for what appeals to their palate and report back to the public.

What it pays: The median annual salary for writers is $44,350. Food critics salaries may be higher or lower based on notoriety, culinary knowledge and the publication they work for.

8. Senior Shopping Concierge

What they do: Assist senior citizens with shopping by traveling to stores and buying items they need. Like personal assistants, it is their job to make sure that their client's budget and personal tastes are maintained in every purchase.

What it pays: The median annual salary for personal assistants is $36,596.

9. Wardrobe Assistant

What they do: Dress performers for entertainment shows and productions. The wardrobe assistant works with a stylist or costume designer to figure out the costumes and textiles needed, and then shops for costumes and accessories. Duties may include sewing, laundry and fitting.

What it pays: The rate of pay depends on the budget of the industry and production as well as the experience of the employee.

10. Customer Service Evaluator (Mystery Shopper)

What they do: Evaluate products and services for companies based on their experiences and opinions. Companies are paying for feedback, and it is the mystery shopper's job to tell them everything about the product and the experience. To give the proper market review, they have to complete every part of the job, which includes shopping.

What it pays: Part-time workers can earn $10 to $40 per hour. Full-time workers have an annual earning potential of up to $50,000.

( msn.com )