Sales Associate Jobs in Sacramento, 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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Sales Consultant

  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • moments ago

Sales Consultant When you join Victra Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to Every Guest. Every...

Hospital Sales Representative - Point of Care Diagnostics - Northern CA/Reno

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Sales Associate, Seasonal

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview As a Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional experiences and provide world-class service to our valued consumers every day....

Clinical Sales Associate

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago

The focus of the Clinical Sales Associate (CSA) is to clinically sell to maximize the da Vinci Surgical Systems utilization in the Sacramento territory....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate in a Galls store, you must provide exceptional customer service to our exceptional public safety professionals....

HP PC Sales Representative

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Best Buy 349 - Elk Grove, CA 95758 Overview: Become a part-time HP PC Sales Representative! Pay: Starting at $19.00/hr Schedule: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (Up to...

Xfinity Field Sales Consultant

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

Sales Associate - Retail

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate (RSA), you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, entertainer, memorabilia curator and musician....

Retail Sales Associate, Rookwood Pavilion - Part Time

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Id : REQ_575094, Title : Retail Sales Associate, Rookwood Pavilion - Part Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...867, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04...

Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Shiseido, Glendale Galleria - Full Time

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Id : REQ_575566, Title : Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Shiseido, Glendale Galleria - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...581, ExternalPostedStartDate...

Salesperson

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

Part Time Customer Service Representative (remote)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 21 hours ago

PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (remote)** This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States. Due to our expansive growth, we are seeking 100% Remote...

Remote Work

Selling - Sales Associate

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service...

Retail Sales Associate, Arden Fair - Full Time

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Generalist colleague, the Macy's shopper is your highest priority....

Medical Supply Sales Representative

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Our Medline Acute Care sales team serves as the main interface for various segments in the hospital such as OR, Cath Lab, ICU, Labor and Delivery, Emergency Department, Materials...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
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 Sacramento, 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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