Sales Associate Jobs in New Haven, CT

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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ProSolutions Sales Representative

  • West Haven, CT (2 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (2 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 5 days ago

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 5 days ago

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North...

Sales Consultant

  • East Haven, CT (3 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • East Haven, CT (3 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

7287 - East Haven - 121 Frontage Rd, East Haven, Connecticut, 06512 CarMax, the way your career should be! Driven by the desire to provide an iconic customer experience At CarMax, we ensure...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Ansonia, CT (7 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ansonia, CT (7 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, you will support the manager in day to day operations. You will be cross-trained in all areas of the store, gaining valuable operations experience....

Salesperson

  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

Customer Service Representative

  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

As a Customer Service Representative, you will handle a wide range of ancillary functions that the Customer Service Department is dependent on. These functions include, but not limited to: account...

Romantix Retail Part Time Sales Associate Foxon

  • East Haven, CT (3 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • East Haven, CT (3 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Sales Associates are the representatives of the PRM brand to all our guests on the property....

Retail Sales Associate (Monday and Thursday, 6am-12pm) - Westport

  • Westport, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Westport, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Retail Sales Associate - Milford Marketplace

  • Milford, CT (9 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Milford, CT (9 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Sales Assistant

  • Waterbury, CT (18 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Waterbury, CT (18 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 11 hours ago

About the Role As a Sales Associate at Claire's, you will be responsible for: Supporting your Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the achievement of retail store targets by driving sales...

Senior Lead Treasury Management Sales Consultant

  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 13 hours ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Treasury Management Consultant within Global Payments and Liquidity as a part of Enterprise Functions. Learn more about the career areas and...

Salesperson

  • Clinton, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

Sales Representative

  • Kensington, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kensington, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Company: US1592 Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp Sales Territory: Zip Code: 06114 Travel Percentage: Compensation Range: $66,000.00 - $82,500.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with...

Sales Operations Associate

  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Sales Operations Associate Job Description: The Sales Ops Associate is tasked with overseeing all post-sale activities for assigned client accounts. This includes client account management,...

Associate Sales Representative- New York City

  • Trumbull, CT (14 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trumbull, CT (14 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

About CooperSurgical CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter...

Demographic Data for New Haven, CT

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in New Haven, CT

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT
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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