Sales Associate Jobs in Nova Scotia

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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Business Development Representative (BDR)

  • Halifax, NS
  • 19 hours ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 19 hours ago

Sales Representatives initiate and manage relationships with customers and serve as the point of contact for the Company. This position is responsible for coordinating selling efforts to grow new...

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our Sales Consultants are our ultimate advocates, providing our customers with extraordinary service and an awe-inspiring brand experience. We are...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Bedford, NS
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedford, NS
  • 1 day ago

TJX Canada At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Halifax

  • Halifax, NS
  • 5 days ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 5 days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Bayers Lake

  • Halifax, NS
  • 6 days ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 6 days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Hudson Sales Associate-Halifax Airport

  • Halifax, NS
  • 6 days ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 6 days ago

Working at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Sales Associate Key Responsibilities : Acknowledge and greet customers Communicate effectively with customers, fellow employees and store management...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Windsor, NS
  • 6 days ago
  • Windsor, NS
  • 6 days ago

Feedsn Needs is hiring Retail Sales Associates to join our team in Windsor, NS....

Winners At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Summer Student Route Sales Representative - Halifax

  • Bedford, NS
  • 7 days ago
  • Bedford, NS
  • 7 days ago

Overview Are you hungry for an exciting and challenging opportunity in a fast-paced, diverse organization? If so, you have a future at Frito Lay. The Summer Route Sales Representative role is a...

Sales Associate

  • Halifax, NS
  • 7 days ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 7 days ago

As a Sales Associate, you can expect to: Enhance the retail experience in our stores, by providing best in class service and value-added solutions to our customers Promote Rogers & Fido brands, including...

Inside Sales Representative - CSS

  • Halifax, NS
  • 11 days ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 11 days ago

As a Representative - Inside Sales, you will interact with existing customers, to increase sales of the Company's products and/or services. You will obtain, create, and up-sell orders, creating...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Truro, NS
  • 11 days ago
  • Truro, NS
  • 11 days ago

We're looking for dynamic individuals to join our team as Sales Associates at Stanfields....

Part Time Sales Associate

  • Halifax, NS
  • 12 days ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 12 days ago

Job Overview: As a Sales Associate you will use your knowledge and experience to help Pet Parents find the right nutrition and other solutions for their pets....

Sales Associate Part Time Bayers Lake

  • Halifax, NS
  • 12 days ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 12 days ago

Marshalls At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Outside Sales Representative Halifax - UniFirst Canada

  • Halifax, NS
  • 13 days ago
  • Halifax, NS
  • 13 days ago

Outside Sales Representative Award Winning Company UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion dollar garment services industry. We currently employ 14,000 Team Partners who serve...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Nova Scotia

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia
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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