Sales Associate Jobs in North Carolina

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 - $75000.00 Job Category: Sales - Inside/Call Center Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of...

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Senior Ready Mix Sales Representative

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 13 hours ago

** Please note that this position is located in Seattle, WA. Relocation assistance is available. Come work for a company that has been around for over 130 years and continues to grow and play a...

Optical Sales Associate - Training Provided

  • Willow Spring, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Willow Spring, NC
  • 1 day ago

SECTION 1 : Job Summary An Optical Sales Associate will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes retail sales while also supporting the patients medical needs....

Aftermarket Sales Rep Branch

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities: This business-to-business sales position is responsible for the sale of contract maintenance programs for material handling equipment and catalog parts sales....

Sales and Service Representative

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

Join the Crystal Clean Team as a Sales & Service Representative! Are you a driven, customer-focused professional looking for a dynamic career in a thriving industry? Crystal Clean (CC) is seeking...

B2B Sales Consultant Comm

  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Associate 3+ years experience in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Whats needed- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM) Industry knowledge,...

SECTION 1 : Job Summary An Optical Sales Associate will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes retail sales while also supporting the patients medical needs....

Outside Sales Representative

  • Liberty, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Liberty, NC
  • 4 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...

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...

Staff Zone

Outside Sales Representative

Build a Solid & Rewarding Career at Staff Zone – National Leader in Construction Staffing! Job Description: Staff Zone is seeking a motivated and well-spoken Outside Sales Representative to join...

Retail Sales Associate

Fancy Pants is seeking a Retail Sales Associate with least five years experience in retail sales to join our seasoned team in Charlotte, NC!...

Part-Time Store Sales Representative

  • Asheville, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 14 days ago

Stores Sales Representatives drive top-line sales growth at an assigned Lowes store. This position will be responsible for engaging customers in the Paint and Pro departments, generating customer...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Concord, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 15 days ago

The Dealer Sales Rep is an outside sales role tasked to develop, maintain, and grow relationships with customers. Owns the dealer relationship and buyer relationship with key customers in a...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Concord, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Weyerhaeuser is seeking an Inside Sales Representative (ISR) to support our Charlotte Distribution facility located in Concord, NC. This role is crucial in maintaining and growing relationships...

Insurance Sales Associate

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Description We are looking for an Insurance Sales Associate to join our team in our Raleigh, NC office. This is not a remote position. We're Hiring Immediately!...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in North Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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