Sales Associate Jobs in Williamsburg, VA

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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Retail Sales Consultant

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 1 hour ago

RETAIL SALES CONSULTANT Join us as a Cellular SALES CONSULTANT in our stores. Portables, an AT&T Authorized Retailer, is the number one retailer in America for the world's largest...

PT Senior Sales Associate Store 091

  • Yorktown, VA (12 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Yorktown, VA (12 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 6 hours ago

The purpose of this job is to consistently achieve individual sales goals to support the store's sales and profit objectives, provide superior customer service, and take on other senior-level...

Customer Service Representative (Loan Consultant II)

  • Gloucester, VA (20 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Gloucester, VA (20 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

At Lendmark Financial Services, we believe the success of our company is specifically attributable to the quality of our employees and their commitment to our customers. We value each customer and...

Retail Sales Associate Footwear

  • Newport News, VA (19 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Newport News, VA (19 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

At DICKS Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all...

Retail Commission Sales Associate - Fine Jewelry, Patrick Henry - Full Time

  • Newport News, VA (19 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Newport News, VA (19 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

Business Development Representative

  • Yorktown, VA (12 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yorktown, VA (12 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Location : HORIZON: 104 Burts Road, Yorktown, Virginia - 23692 The Company Horizon Distributors, Inc. (Horizon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of POOLCORP the worlds largest publicly traded...

Temporary Part Time Sales Associate - TOMMY HILFIGER

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

( YouTube, Instagram, TikTok ) REPORTS TO: Store Management SUMMARY: The Temporary Sales Associates primary function is to sell and promote Tommy Hilfiger merchandise through execution of the TH Customer...

Title: Discovery Sales Representative

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

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 success within one of our retail stores....

Customer Service Representative (Loan Consultant II)

  • Gloucester, VA (20 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gloucester, VA (20 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

At Lendmark Financial Services, we believe the success of our company is specifically attributable to the quality of our employees and their commitment to our customers. We value each customer and...

Inside Sales Rep

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As an...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Gloucester Point, VA (15 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gloucester Point, VA (15 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Retail Sales Associate at Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. Retail Sales Associate at Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. in Gloucester Point, Virginia Posted in Other 17 days ago....

Sales Associate

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 3 days ago

JOB TITLE: Sales Associate IMMEDIATE MANAGER: Store Manager DIRECT REPORTS: 0 DIRECT REPORTS TITLES: N/A JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non - Exempt BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: N/A THE PURPOSE As a Sales Associate,...

Sales Associate

  • Williamsburg, VA (10 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (10 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 3 days ago

As a Sales Associate you will give valuable experiences & world class service to consumers every day....

Sales Associate- Guest Experience in Newport News, VA

  • Newport News, VA (19 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport News, VA (19 miles from Williamsburg, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Retail Guest Experience Specialists Full-Time and Part-Time Career Opportunities Our Retail Guest Experience Specialists are a major driving factor behind Bob's Discount Furniture's success and...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Williamsburg, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Williamsburg, VA 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 Williamsburg, VA
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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