Sales Associate Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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 Associate - Gosford Village

  • Pumpkin Center, CA (16 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pumpkin Center, CA (16 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

About the Role As a Brand Associate, you're an integral part of our team and bring our brand to life for our customers. You're responsible for engaging and connecting with our customers by...

Retail Sales Associate - Outlet at Tejon Ranch

  • Arvin, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Arvin, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Camping World is seeking a Retail Sales Associate for our growing team. As a Retail Sales Associate you will be responsible for ensuring that every customer receives the best customer service....

Customer Service Representative

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 7 hours ago

associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career!...

Millwork Sales Rep

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Overview Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth,...

Sales Consultant

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 19 hours ago

We are looking for a sales person who can be a brand ambassador for each customer. If you are an enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for selling and you enjoy working with customers, then we...

Entry Level Sales Rep Part Time Work from Home

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 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...

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Retail Sales Associate-VALLEY PLAZA

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of Bath & Body Works — understanding our customers’ needs and helping them find the best products for themselves and others....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, youll 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....

Sales Associate

  • Arvin, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arvin, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview The Sales Associate is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive customer experience....

Salesperson

  • Bakersfield, CA (9 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA (9 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 2 days ago

At Big O Tires, we strive to be the preferred tire and auto service retailer in every community while making Big O Tires a great place to work. We offer affordable benefits, profit sharing...

Retail Sales Associate - Gosford Village

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path. From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Part Time-Salesperson In A Furniture Store

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago

PLEASE READ FULL ADD!!! Furniture store is now hiring, looking for a Salesperson/Customer service. This position consists of helping customers and furniture sales, No experience required,...

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US...

Remote Client Sales Representative

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

Remote Client Sales Representative Beacon National Agency Bakersfield, CA, US 5 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Remote Quick Job description Launch a High-Income Career from Home with Beacon...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Bakersfield, CA 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 Bakersfield, CA
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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