Sales Associate Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Classified Legal Sales Assistant

The Classified Legal Sales Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the sales team within the Information and Media Services industry. This position is responsible for managing classified...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

At Safe Haven Security, we are more than just a home security company! We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our...

Sales Associate, ShowingTime

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

About the role The role of the Sales Associate is to create new business opportunities through inbound / outbound phone calls and contacting and developing relationships with potential Brokerage, Teams...

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Business Development Specialist - Litigation

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 hours ago

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of...

Sr Personal Lines Field Sales Rep - Seattle, WA

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Sr PL Field Sales Rep - SD08AE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every...

Requisition Number: 2025-5596 Type of Position: Full-Time Location: Washington, DC Apply Now Overview Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for Medstar...

H&M Sales Advisor - Full time

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago

Associates Pay Rate $18.00 per hour This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive....

Veterinary Sales Associate - District of Columbia

  • Washington, DC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 hours ago

Company Description Trupanion is seeking experienced, pet passionate people to be Territory Partner Associates throughout the United States! This is a field sales position, which will require you...

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Retail Gearhead/ Sales Associate ( Part Time)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Gearhead (Sales Associate) to join our retail team....

Inside Sales Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Inside Sales Representative Elevate - Entry Level Washington DC Sponsorship Sales & Activation: Sales 1 7 hours ago ABOUT ELEVATE: Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires...

Sales Development Representative - Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Company DescriptionDo you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space?At Informa TechTarget, you'll collaborate and grow alongside some of...

Xfinity Retail Sales Consultant

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

Service Sales Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Location: Washington, DC (NOVA), DC, United States Job ID: 80408 We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and...

Sales Representative - Laboratory Diagnostic Instrument Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Sales Representative - Laboratory Diagnostic Instrumentation Specialist The Diagnostic Specialist is responsible for managing the sales process of capital equipment in the clinical laboratory to...

Sales Development Representative, Rentals

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

About the team The Rentals Sales Team provides best-in-class advertising solutions and business consultation for Multi-Family partners. We are a team of high-energy individuals committed to...

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Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
Master's Degree
11.7%
Associate's Degree
9.5%
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 District of Columbia
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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