Sales Associate Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $55000.00 - $65000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

Hardscape Design and Sales Consultant (Hybrid)

  • Lincoln, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Lincoln, MA
  • 9 days ago

Are you passionate about transforming outdoor spaces into captivating and functional environments? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a creative flair for hardscape design? If so, we want you...

Financial Representative Trainee (Sales) - Braintree, MA

  • Braintree, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Braintree, MA
  • 90+ days ago

Financial Representative Trainee (Sales) - Braintree, MA Location: Massachusetts Work Type: Full Time Regular Job No: 503738 Categories: Sales, Early Career Programs, Financial Representative...

Outside Sales Rep

  • Provincetown, MA
  • 27 days ago
  • Provincetown, MA
  • 27 days ago

Job Description: The sales territory for this role covers all of Cape Cod. The main business location for this company is Brockton, MA. We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits,...

Rental Sales Representative

  • Stoneham, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stoneham, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : Job Description START ON A CAREER PATH THAT HAS A FUTURE At Ryder, our most important competitive...

Sales Associate Key, Chestnut Hill Mall

  • Chestnut Hill, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
  • 45+ days ago

About us Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and...

Life Safety Preventative Service Sales Representative

  • Lynnfield, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA
  • 7 days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Sales Associate Key, Longmeadow

  • Longmeadow, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Longmeadow, MA
  • 30+ days ago

About us Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and...

Sales Associate Key Cape Cod Mall, MA

  • Hyannis, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Hyannis, MA
  • 14 days ago

About us Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and...

Sales Associate Key, South Hamilton

  • South Hamilton, MA
  • 21 days ago
  • South Hamilton, MA
  • 21 days ago

About us Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and...

Sales Associate Key, Boston, Copley Place

  • Boston, MA
  • 27 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 27 days ago

About us Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and...

Sales Associate Key

  • Northampton, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Northampton, MA
  • 30+ days ago

About us Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and...

Sales Associate Key, Plymouth/Colony Place

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 30+ days ago

About us Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Wilmington, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 1 hour ago

Territory Sales Representative: Job Summary: Are you financially happy in your current role? Does your current position have opportunities for growth and a rewarding career? If you need to make...

Rental Sales Representative - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • South Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : START ON A CAREER PATH THAT HAS A FUTURE At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our...

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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