Sales Associate Jobs in Costa Mesa, 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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Direct Sales Representative

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Field Sales Executive

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Outside Sales Representative - Uncapped Commissions

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Rental Sales Representative

  • Rancho Dominguez, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rancho Dominguez, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : Summary The Rental Sales Representative is responsible for acting as the front line sales agent for...

Manager, Technical Sales Consultants, Vertical Markets, Spectrum Business

  • Cerritos, CA (16 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cerritos, CA (16 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Are you a vertical market sales leader that wants to highlight telecommunications products to enterprise solutions? You can do that. Ready to recruit, train and guide a team of Technical Sales...

Retail Sales Associate - Brea Marketplace

  • Brea, CA (17 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (17 miles from Costa Mesa, 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 - Crystal Cove

  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, 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, Full Time - Whittwood Town Center

  • Whittier, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Whittier, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, 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 - Marketplace at Laguna

  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, 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 - Anaheim Plaza

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, 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,...

Finan Sales Associate - Store #15 Part-Time

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980 in Anaheim CA and since then we have grown to 40 stores in three counties: Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego. We offer our customers a full service...

Finan Sales Associate - Store #12 Part-Time

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980 in Anaheim CA and since then we have grown to 40 stores in three counties: Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego. We offer our customers a full service...

Sales Consultant - Palm Desert, CA

  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Associate Learning and Certification Program Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position....

Sales Representative - West Region (Los Alamitos, California, United States, 06101)

  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

At least 4 years of field industrial sales experience in automation or linear motion space....

Demographic Data for Costa Mesa, CA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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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