Sales Associate Jobs in Florence, 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

  • Performance Food Group
  • Florence, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 2 days ago

Position Details: Sales territory will cover Florence Alabama Commission based pay structure 2+ years of related outside sales experience or a culinary/restaurant management background....

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Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Singing River Honda
  • Saint Florian, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Florian, AL
  • 4 days ago

We are accepting resumes and applications for Vehicle Sales Consultants. We are a great company to work for. Don't buy into a vehicle sales stereotype. We will pair you with a great management...

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Sales Agent

  • Florence, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 6 days ago

Sales Agent Work-From-Home Opportunity | Pre-Qualified Leads | Residual Monthly Income & Commissions SenText Solutions is seeking motivated remote sales professionals to join our growing team....

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H&M Sales Advisor - Magnolia Mall

  • H&M
  • Florence, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 7 days ago

Associates Pay Rate $13.00 per hour This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive....

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Sales Representative

  • Gulf Distributing Company
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 11 days ago

Sales Representative Department: Sales Location: Muscle Shoals, AL START YOUR APPLICATION Position Description Salesperson Reports to: District Sales Manager Position Objective: The Salesperson is...

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On Premise Sales Representative

  • Gulf Distributing Company
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 11 days ago

On Premise Sales Representative Department: On Premise Salesmen Location: Muscle Shoals, AL START YOUR APPLICATION On Premise Sales Representative Reports To: On Premise Area Sales Manager FLSA:...

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Sales Counselor

  • Everstory Partners
  • Saint Florian, AL
  • 12 days ago
  • Saint Florian, AL
  • 12 days ago

About the Role Estimated first-year earnings range: $40,000 - $50,000 Uncapped commission and earnings. Training Pay of $18.00 per hour for 6 weeks. This position sells pre-need and at-need...

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Inside Sales Rep

  • United Rentals
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 21 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...

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Sales Consultant

  • Rural King
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 23 days ago

About us Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first...

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Sales Consultant

  • Singing River Nissan
  • Saint Florian, AL
  • 27 days ago
  • Saint Florian, AL
  • 27 days ago

We are accepting resumes and applications for Vehicle Sales Consultants. We are a great company to work for. Don't buy into a vehicle sales stereotype. We will pair you with a great management...

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Sales Associate

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Florence, AL
  • 29 days ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 29 days ago

What Youll Do: Our Sales Associates are vital to the success of Sunglass Hut....

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Entry Level Sales Representative - Florence

  • Cook's Pest Control, Inc.
  • Saint Florian, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Florian, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Company DescriptionCook's Pest Control, Inc., a family-owned business, has over 300,000 customers, 1,700+ employees and 41 locations. Cook's has been servicing customers for almost 100 years and...

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Verizon Sales Consultant

  • Cellular Sales
  • Russellville, AL (23 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Russellville, AL (23 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! Average and High-End Sales Consultants earn $57000 $100000 +/ year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving...

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Sales Representative - Muscle Shoals, AL

  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (7 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 30+ 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. It is engaged in the construction and sale of...

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Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2586)

  • Allstate
  • Russellville, AL (23 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Russellville, AL (23 miles from Florence, AL)
  • 45+ days ago

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident...

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Demographic Data for Florence, AL

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


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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Florence, AL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Florence, 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 Florence, 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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