Sales Associate Jobs in San Diego, 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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Fire Suppression Service Technician 3

  • Johnson Controls
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

Route Service & Sales Rep II Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of...

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Service & Sales Representative (SAN) - Full-Time & Part-Time

  • Elemy
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Check out a day in the life at CLEAR in the video above. Job Overview: As a CLEAR Sales and Service Representative (Ambassador), you will be the face of CLEAR, responsible for driving membership...

In Person Full Time

Design Sales Representative

  • 3 Day Blinds
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

3 Day Blinds is a national retailer and manufacturer of quality, custom-made blinds, shades, draperies, and shutters. We are proud to be part of the Hunter Douglas family of brands. Over the last...

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Inside Sales Representative - Southern CA

  • LabCorp
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our...

Hybrid

[PART-TIME] Wireless Sales Associate - Naval Base San Diego, CA - ME7086

  • OSL Retail
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

As a Wireless Sales Associate, you'll deliver personalized wireless solutions and sales excellence....

In Person Part Time

Sales Development Representative II

  • FedEx
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary: 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...

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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Santee, CA (14 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santee, CA (14 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 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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Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Tilly's
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Seasonal Sales Associate Location CA - El Cajon - Parkway Plaza Duration Seasonal Position - Part Time # of Openings 20 Apply Now As a Sales Associate, you will be responsible for delivering the Tillys...

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Sales Associate

  • Tommy Bahama
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Please click here to review our Applicant Privacy Policy. LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, its a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of...

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Internet Salesperson - Kearny Mesa Chevrolet

  • Sunroad Automotive
  • San Diego, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Internet Salesperson - Kearny Mesa Chevrolet Non-Exempt Job Summary: The Dealership Internet Salesperson is responsible for handling online leads and inquiries, managing the dealership’s digital...

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Administrative Specialist - Sales Support, West Division

  • LabCorp
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our...

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Sales Representative - San Diego

  • Performance Food Group
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Performance Food Service, our Sales Representatives are provided an extremely competitive benefits package that includes: Compensation Range: This role is 100% commission based. There is NO CAP...

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Sales Representative - Facility Services

  • Cintas
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Requisition Number: 227354 Job Description Are you ready to launch your career in sales and be another reason Cintas, a growing Fortune 500 company, has been named to both FORTUNEs Worlds Most...

In Person Full Time

Outside Sales Representative

  • Orkin LLC
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview If You’re the Best at Sales, You Have a Place with the Best in Pests As an Orkin Termite Sales Inspector, you get the advantage of a highly persuasive pitch: top-notch protection from an...

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Inside Sales Representative

  • Curbell, Inc.
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions: Executes and delivers upon a defined set of Best Business Practices for the Inside Sales role. Includes Quoting, Sourcing, Closing Orders, Accurate Order Entry, Outcalls,...

In Person

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in San Diego, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, 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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