Sales Associate Jobs in Birmingham, AL

A Sales Associate is a professional who plays a pivotal role in the sales industry. They are responsible for providing exceptional customer service, generating sales, maintaining outstanding store conditions, and visual merchandising standards. Sales Associates will also be expected to stay up-to-date with product features, process payments, work with other team members to ensure proper customer service, and perform other duties as assigned. Their role is integral to driving sales and achieving store profitability.

Important skills for a Sales Associate include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a friendly and engaging personality, and strong selling skills. They should also be customer-oriented, have a basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices, and possess a good knowledge of the product range. While specific certifications are not often required, having a certification in Sales Management or related field can be advantageous. Before becoming a Sales Associate, a person might have roles such as a Retail Assistant, Customer Service Representative, or Cashier.

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Sales Representative U.S. Military Veterans Initiative

  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Operation E.C.H.O. (Erie Career Hero Opportunity) A career where your military experience translates into success. Veterans Initiative | Earn More | Advance Faster At Erie Home, we recognize the...

Robotic Sales Representative - Alabama

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 hour ago

Robotic Sales Representative - Alabama PROCEPT BioRobotics - 3.3 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $120,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Bessemer, AL (11 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bessemer, AL (11 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 hour ago

Overall Job Summary The High Volume FAST Team Member is responsible for working as part of the Field Activity Support Team (FAST), primarily in a single store, to own and execute start to finish...

Community Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 hours ago

Affordable Care Agency (Zeropremiumcare.com) is seeking motivated individuals to join our sales team and help low-income families access free health insurance! Work Remotely or In-Community:...

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Area Sales Representative - Fleetcard

  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Area Sales Representative - Fleetcard at The McPherson Companies Area Sales Representative - Fleetcard at The McPherson Companies in Trussville, Alabama Posted in Other 1 day ago. Job Description:...

Benefits Sales Representative

  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

GMS - Birmingham, AL Benefits Sales Representative Benefits Sales Representative Full-time $45000 - 55000 per year GMS, one of the country's leading CPEOs, is looking for a high energy individual...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

  • Mountain Brook, AL (4 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (4 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

The role of Sales Associate helps establish LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs in your community....

Commercial Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Snider Fleet Solutions is one of the largest commercial tire dealers and retread service providers in the nation. We are committed to excellence and recognize the dedication it takes to do a great...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Center Point, AL (11 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Center Point, AL (11 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Overall Job Summary The Field Activity Support Team (FAST) Team Member is responsible for traveling to stores within an assigned district to own and execute start to finish variable tasks such as...

Sales Associate Optical

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Join our dynamic sales team at National Vision as a Sales Associate, where your passion for people and community comes to life through excellent customer service and expert guidance...

Sales Associate Optical - Part Time

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic sales team at National Vision as a Sales Associate, where your passion for people and community comes to life through excellent customer service and expert guidance in...

Retail Sales Associate, Green Acres - Part Time

  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Generalist colleague, the Macy's shopper is your highest priority....

Licensed Insurance Sales Agent (2819) - Direct Auto

  • Gardendale, AL (13 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gardendale, AL (13 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident...

Sales Support Associate (SSA), HCB

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

Current Employees and Contractors Apply Here Osaic Careers Sales Opportunity in Insurance Industry Sales Support Associate (SSA), Highland Capital Brokerage Location(s): 3535 Grandview Pkwy.,...

Verizon Business Sales Representative (B2B)

  • Mountain Brook, AL (4 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (4 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Verizon Business Sales Representative (B2B) Empire Telecom a Verizon Business Partner image 1 of 3 8 Perimeter Park S Birmingham compensation: Payment:Weekly employment type: experience level: no...

Demographic Data for Birmingham, AL

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Birmingham, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.9%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Associates in Birmingham, AL
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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