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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Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative

  • Inizio Engage
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 90+ days ago

Inizio Engage is building a nationwide team of field based Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives. This is an excellent entry-level role in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The team...

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Sleep Expert - Sales

  • Mattress Firm
  • Sayre, AL (16 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sayre, AL (16 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through the Mattress Firm Workday system. To view the list of current internal Job...

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Sales Consultant

  • Mattress Firm
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through the Mattress Firm Workday system. To view the list of current internal Job...

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Territory Sales Representative

  • LeafHome
  • Pelham, AL (14 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Pelham, AL (14 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Entry Level Sales Representative: Job Summary: Are you financially happy in your current role? Does your current position have opportunities for growth and a rewarding career? If you need to make...

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Sales Associate-ANN

  • KnitWell Group
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 12 hours ago

About the role As a Sales Associate, you are the ultimate brand ambassador....

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Sales Development Representative II

  • FedEx
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

As a member of a sales team, the sales development rep is responsible for prospecting net new business, within a defined geographic territory in the small and medium market. Responsible for...

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Jr. Area Sales Representative - Lubricants

  • The McPherson Companies, Inc.
  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

sales team focuses on several industrial lubricant solutions including commercial vehicle lubricants industrial lubricants and industrial engineering services We strive to be a partner to our customers...

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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Sales Representative - Pell City

  • D.R. Horton, Inc.
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 1 day ago

About us: D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. More people choose D.R. Horton than any other...

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Primary Care Sales Consultant - Birmingham, AL North

  • Bayer Inc.
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're...

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Erie Home - Outside Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Close More Deals | Earn More Money | $125,000 - $250,000 Annually Are you looking for a proven sales process, career growth, and unlimited earning potential? At Erie Home, a leading...

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Sales Representative - Warrior

  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. More people choose D.R. Horton than any other builder;...

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Sales Representative - Odenville

  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

About us\: D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. More people choose D.R. Horton than any...

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Showroom Sales Assistant

  • F. Schumacher & Co.
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago

Showroom Sales Assistant F. Schumacher & Co. - 3.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Part-time 5 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health...

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Demographic Data for Birmingham, AL

Moving to Birmingham, AL? Find some basic demographic data about Birmingham, AL below.


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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Birmingham, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
High School or GED
19.0%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.8%
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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