Sales Associate Jobs in Greenville, SC

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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Inside Sales Specialist

  • Greenville, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 13 days ago

Why GLS? Purpose : Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through...

Business to Business Sales

  • Greer, SC (8 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Greer, SC (8 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 16 days ago

Do you want to partner with clients to deliver a complete portfolio of solutions? You can do that. Do you prefer to have the autonomy to build relationships with new and existing clients through...

Enterprise Account Executive, Spectrum Business

  • Greer, SC (8 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Greer, SC (8 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 17 days ago

Do you want to partner with clients to deliver a complete portfolio of solutions? You can do that. Do you prefer to have the autonomy to build relationships with new and existing clients through...

PT Sales Associate Cashier

  • Woodruff, SC (21 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Woodruff, SC (21 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 3 hours ago

PT Sales Associate Cashier Posting Date: 04/18/2025 Location: Woodruff, SC Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 252184 Address: USA-SC-Woodruff-926 N Main St Store Code: Store...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 3 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 Zone Assistant (Administrative Assistant)

  • Greer, SC (11 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greer, SC (11 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 7 hours ago

Overview The Associate Administrative Assistant (Sales Associate Zone Assistant) position manages day to day administrative accountabilities, plus dedicated areas of expertise for the Zone....

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Greer, SC (11 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greer, SC (11 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 7 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate with accuracy and efficiency with core banking systems and processing transaction with a sales associate cash drawer....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Greenville, SC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 7 hours ago

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

Service & Sales Representative (GSP) - Full-Time & Part-Time

  • Greer, SC (11 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Greer, SC (11 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 8 hours ago

Check out a day in the life at CLEAR in the video above. Job Overview: As a CLEAR Sales and Service Representative (Ambassador), you will be the face of CLEAR, responsible for driving membership...

Sales Associate - Spirit

  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago

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

Sales Representative - Advanced Surgical - Greenville, SC

  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago

CONMED is seeking a Sales Representative to add to our highly talented Advanced Surgical sales force! Here is what we do, how we do it, who you will work with, and our why behind what we do here...

Insurance Sales Representative/Sales Trainee

  • Easley, SC (10 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Easley, SC (10 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 1 day ago

We are GROWING and we are searching for you! What We Offer: No cold calling involved Uncapped commission potential Lucrative bonus opportunities including performance-based bonuses and sales...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Mauldin, SC (7 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mauldin, SC (7 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Overall Job Summary The High Volume FAST Team Member is responsible for working as part of the Field Activity Support Team (FAST), primarily in a single store, to own and execute start to finish...

FT Deli Bakery Sales Associate

  • Piedmont, SC (9 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Piedmont, SC (9 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 2 days ago

FT Deli Bakery Sales Associate Posting Date: 04/14/2025 Location: Piedmont, SC Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 427418 Address: USA-SC-Piedmont-8024 Augusta Rd Store Code...

Seasonal Sales Associate (Brick Specialist) Haywood, SC

  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

Typically responsible for Store operational tasks in duty. Core Responsibilities Tasks will be assigned by floor leader in duty. Ensure a signature experience for every guest that visits our LEGO...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Greenville, SC

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Greenville, SC 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 Greenville, SC
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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