Sales Associate Jobs in Columbus, GA

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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Outside Sales Representative

  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact...

Sales Assistant

  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago

The Sales Assistant works within established Sales Department guidelines to maximize station revenue opportunities from an order entry, traffic and accounting perspective. The Sales assistant is...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Columbus, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 3 days ago

Summary of Solutions Sales Representative Responsibilities and Qualifications includes: The primary responsibility of a Sales Representative is to sell, in a competitive environment, to new and...

Salesperson

  • Columbus, GA (10 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (10 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 3 days 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...

Remote Solar Sales (NO DOOR-KNOCKING)

  • Columbus, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 4 days ago

High-Ticket Sales Pro Massive Commissions | Passive Income | Work Remotely Done Knocking Doors in All Weather? Time to Build Your Dream, Not Theirs. If youre tired of freezing in the cold or...

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Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Hamilton, GA (17 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hamilton, GA (17 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 5 days 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...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Optical Retail Sales Associate PT Columbus, GA #167

  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago

Optical Retail Sales Associate Part Time 30 years ago Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in FORT MITCHELL, AL S16535

  • Fort Mitchell, AL (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Mitchell, AL (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SMITHS STATION, AL S09910

  • Smiths, AL (21 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Smiths, AL (21 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SMITHS STATION, AL S09253

  • Smiths, AL (21 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Smiths, AL (21 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SMITHS STATION, AL S09253

  • Smiths, AL (21 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Smiths, AL (21 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in FORT MITCHELL, AL S11889

  • Fort Mitchell, AL (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Mitchell, AL (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PHENIX CITY, AL S15972

  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager....

Sales Associate - 24H150

  • Columbus, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 8 days ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Demographic Data for Columbus, GA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Columbus, GA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, GA
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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