Sales Associate Jobs in Rhode Island

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 Consultant - Customer Service

  • Cranston, RI
  • 10 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 10 days ago

7276 - Warwick - 153 Bald Hill Road, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02920 CarMax, the way your career should be! About this job As a Customer Specialist, you will be empowered to provide an iconic...

Sales Consultant

  • Cranston, RI
  • 22 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 22 days ago

7276 - Warwick - 153 Bald Hill Road, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02920 CarMax, the way your career should be! About this job As a Customer Specialist, you will be empowered to provide an iconic...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Outside Lawn & Garden - Day

  • Warwick, RI
  • moments ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • moments 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....

T-Mobile Retail Sales Associate - Lincoln, Rhode Island

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 3 hours ago

Verge Mobile, a T-Mobile Authorized Retailer, is seeking motivated and customer-focused Retail Sales Associates to join our growing, high-performing team! Why Join Verge Mobile?...

Sales Associate

  • Warwick, RI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 10 hours ago

Sales Associates report directly to the Store Team Leader and other members of management....

Salesperson

  • Westerly, RI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 19 hours 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...

Relationship Development Sales Associate

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 22 hours ago

#LI-GC1 Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada....

Business Development Sales Associate

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 22 hours ago

Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada....

Trauma Sales Representative - Rhode Island

  • Newport, RI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 22 hours ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based Stryker Position Title: Trauma Sales Representative Who we want Hard-working winners. Confident, competitive and results-oriented salespeople who create a track...

Retirement Plan Sales Consultant

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

Sales Consultant-North Kingstown

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the worlds top...

Immediate Openings - Customer Sales Reps - Work from Home

  • Cranston, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 1 day ago

Our local office has part time openings in customer sales & service to fill immediately. No experience is necessary as we provide simple but effective training for our entry level position. The...

Remote Work

Retail Sales Associate Part Time

  • Warwick, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 1 day ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Bilingual Wireless Retail Sales Representative - Cranston, RI

  • Cranston, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 1 day ago

> Position: Bilingual Wireless Retail Sales Representative - Cranston, RI Location: Cranston, RI Job Id: 2823 # of Openings: 1 Alliance Mobile Bilingual Wireless Retail Sales Representative...

Sales Associate/Stock - Woonsocket, RI

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Sales Associate - This is our entry level management position, which will allow you to learn our business, while giving you the skills to operate one of our stores....

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Rhode Island

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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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