Sales Associate Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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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Retail Sales Associate-VALLEY PLAZA

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Career Development | Daily or Weekly Pay | Tuition-Free Benefits | Fun Stores | Free Product | 40% Discount At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse,...

Admissions Representative(Sales Exp Required)

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learnings family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly...

Sales Associate, PT

  • Tejon Ranch, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tejon Ranch, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Sales Associate will assume the Stock Specialist responsibilities in their absence....

Upper Extremities Sales Associate - Bakersfield, CA

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based Stryker Position Title: Upper Extremities Sales Associate Who we want Hard-working winners....

Retail Sales Associate - Photographer

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago

Do you have a passion for photography and sales? Do you have a fun, upbeat personality? Do you enjoy working with infants, children, and adults? Thenpicture yourself here joining the JCPenney...

Sales Associate, Seasonal

  • Bakersfield, CA (3 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA (3 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview As a Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional experiences and provide world-class service to our valued consumers every day....

Sales Associate

  • Bakersfield, CA (3 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA (3 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As a Sales Associate you will give valuable experiences & world class service to consumers every day....

Immediate Openings - Customer Sales Reps - Work from Home

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

Our local office has part time openings in customer sales & service to fill immediately. No experience is necessary as we provide simple but effective training for our entry level position. The...

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GC Retail Sales Associate Store 124

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

We're on the lookout for a new member to join our team of dynamic Sales Associates! Who We Are: At Guitar Center, we're not just selling instruments; we're creating experiences....

Portfolio Sales Consultant, Oncology - San Jose, CA

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it...

Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Clinique, Tucson Mall - Part Time

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

Id : REQ_566562, Title : Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Clinique, Tucson Mall - Part Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...544, ExternalPostedStartDate...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

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

Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

Pharmacy Sales Associate 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 3111 North Chester, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Hourly Wage: $16.5 - $29.5 per/hour The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable...

Delivery Driver/Sales Associate

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Delivery Driver is responsible for providing our guests a genuine NbC experience by delivering orders accurately and on-time. This position will organize orders,...

Sales Representative - Payments

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

Every day, Heartland, a Global Payments Company, makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our products and unmatched services. Simply, we create...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Bakersfield, CA 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 Bakersfield, CA
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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