Sales Associate Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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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Outside Sales Representative - Uncapped Commissions

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 days ago

The Industrial Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is accountable for increasing sales by building and sustaining relationships with new and existing customers within their assigned territory. This...

Industrial Outside Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 days ago

The Industrial Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is accountable for increasing sales by building and sustaining relationships with new and existing customers within their assigned territory. This...

Field Sales Executive

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago

The Industrial Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is accountable for increasing sales by building and sustaining relationships with new and existing customers within their assigned territory. This...

B2B Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago

The Industrial Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is accountable for increasing sales by building and sustaining relationships with new and existing customers within their assigned territory. This...

Sales and Service Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago

Join the Crystal Clean Team as a Sales & Service Representative! Are you a driven, customer-focused professional looking for a dynamic career in a thriving industry? Crystal Clean (CC) is seeking...

Route Service & Sales Rep II

  • Irondale, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irondale, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

What you will do The Route Service & Sales Representative will maintain and grow a route servicing existing fire extinguisher, kitchen hood, e-light and pre-engineered and possibly engineered gas...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 7 hours ago

The Retail Sales Associate assists Ollie's customers and helps to maintain the store appearance....

Technical Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago

As the industry leader in water technology, we're growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world's most vital resource. Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a...

Inside Sales Representative - Financing Division

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities Altec Capital Services (ACS) is currently looking for an Inside Sales Representative in Birmingham, AL. The purpose of this position is to provide excellent customer service and...

Sales Counselor

  • Midfield, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Midfield, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 8 hours ago

Description About the Role Estimated first-year earnings range, including hourly wage and commission: $35,000 - $45,000. Uncapped commission and earnings. This position sells pre-need and at-need...

Retail Sales Associate - Apparel / Shoes

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Overall Function of a Retail Sales Associate: Ensuring every retail customer observed within 10 feet is greeted within 30 seconds....

Route Sales Representative

  • Irondale, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Irondale, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 18 hours ago

Overview Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable,...

Entry Level Sales Reps Part Time

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 hours ago

Vector Marketing is running interviews for sales rep positions, start work within the week! Basic responsibilities include working with customers, explaining our American made Cutco products, and...

Sales Representative

  • Alabaster, AL (20 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alabaster, AL (20 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits/Perks Annual incentive reward trip for top performers to beautiful destinations in the southeast Opportunity for annual performance bonus Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting...

Sales Associate-6054 Bessemer, AL 35022

  • Bessemer, AL (11 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bessemer, AL (11 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Demographic Data for Birmingham, AL

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Birmingham, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.2%
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 Birmingham, AL
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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