Sales Associate Jobs in Hoover, 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 Hoover, AL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 4 hours 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...

Sr Sales Development Representative

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

SUMMARY : The Senior Sales Development Representative role professionally represents Motion Industries to our customers with the knowledge and skills to provide them the product or service they...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 hour ago

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of our retail stores....

Sales Associate LensCrafters

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Sales Associate - The Summit Birmingham

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 13 hours ago

We are looking for a Sales Associate at our store in The Summit Birmingham....

Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Alabaster, AL (13 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Alabaster, AL (13 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 15 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Sales Consultant - Tuscaloosa, AL - Bilingual Spanish

  • Calera, AL (21 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Calera, AL (21 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 20 hours ago

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the...

In-Home Sales Consultant (Base + Uncapped Commission!)

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 23 hours ago

As an In-Home Sales Representative at West Shore Home, you are positioned for success through pre-set appointments paired with an uncapped base salary plus commission structure and a supportive...

Insurance Sales Trainee/ Sales Representative

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

What We Offer: No cold calling involved Uncapped commission potential Lucrative bonus opportunities including performance-based bonuses and sales competitions Continuous on-going training and...

Customer Service Representative

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a Customer Service Representative, you'll build connections and offer a wide range of products and services to our diverse customer base. Our customers are on the go and put their...

Robotic Sales Representative -Alabama

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. We are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign...

T-Mobile Retail Sales Associate - Alabaster, Alabama

  • Alabaster, AL (13 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alabaster, AL (13 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Verge Mobile, a T-Mobile Authorized Retailer, is seeking motivated and customer-focused Retail Sales Associates to join our growing, high-performing team! Why Join Verge Mobile?...

Verizon Business Sales Representative (B2B)

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

B2B Sales Representative Verizon | Alabama Are you a driven, outgoing professional with a passion for sales? Ready to launch a high-income career in B2B sales with one of the most recognized...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Trussville, AL (19 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trussville, AL (19 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Retail Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of customer service, running registers, merchandising, and store maintenance....

Sales Representative

  • Hoover, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 1 day ago

Are you motivated by the satisfaction of positively affecting someones day?! As a Part -Time Sales Representative you will be responsible for greeting and assisting customers, maintaining a neat,...

Demographic Data for Hoover, AL

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Hoover, AL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Hoover, 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 Hoover, 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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