Sales Associate Jobs in Canton, OH

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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Sales Representative U.S. Military Veterans Initiative

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Operation E.C.H.O. (Erie Career Hero Opportunity) A career where your military experience translates into success. Veterans Initiative | Earn More | Advance Faster At Erie Home, we recognize the...

Territory Sales Representative

  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

... Promway Ave NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720 TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Job Description TruGreen Neighborhood Lawn Territory Sales Representative Every TruGreen associate...

Sales Associate - Spirit

  • Alliance, OH (15 miles from Canton, OH)
  • moments ago
  • Alliance, OH (15 miles from Canton, OH)
  • moments ago

The Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining Guest Services as per Company Standards....

Insurance Sales Agent - Customer Service

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 4 hours ago

Sign-On Bonus Opportunity of up to $1,000* Our Perks: Unlimited/Uncapped commission Lucrative incentive sales plans, bonuses and sales contests No Cold Calling- We have a high volume of inbound...

Sales Consultant

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 4 hours ago

Sales Consultant When you join Victra Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to Every Guest. Every...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Akron, OH (15 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Akron, OH (15 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 8 hours ago

Overall Job Summary The Field Activity Support Team (FAST) Team Member is responsible for traveling to stores within an assigned district to own and execute start to finish variable tasks such as...

Sales Associate

  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN ENTRY-LEVEL SALES ASSOCIATE / CASHIER As an entry-level Sales Associate / Cashier at Goodwill Industries of Akron, you are the face of our agency!...

Salesperson

  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 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...

Sales Associate - Chico's

  • Canton, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 2 days ago

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Join the #VTeamLife.What you'll be doing...As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales...

Service Sales Representative - First Aid and Safety

  • Canton, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 2 days ago

Service Sales Representative - First Aid and Safety Cintas - 3.2 Canton, OH Job Details Full-time Estimated: $44.3K - $56.1K a year 22 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing AD&D insurance Paid...

Assistant Route Service Sales Representative - Temporary

  • North Canton, OH (7 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Canton, OH (7 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Requisition Number: 198827 Job Description Cintas is seeking an Assistant Route Service Sales Representative. Responsibilities include providing route service to a set customer base, through the...

Retail Sales Associate - Womens Shoes, University Town Center - CA - Full Time

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 3 days ago

Id : REQ_567993, Title : Retail Sales Associate - Womens Shoes, University Town Center - CA - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...772, ExternalPostedStartDate...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 3 days ago

Associates with enthusiastic personalities to join our team of Energy Pros....

Demographic Data for Canton, OH

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Canton, OH

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Canton, OH 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 Canton, OH
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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