Sales Associate Jobs in California

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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HOLLY HUNT

Outside Sales Representative

Reports to: Showroom General Manager Position Profile The Outside Sales Associate is Holly Hunt's primary face to the customer....

Chef Consultant / Sales Rep

  • Montebello, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Montebello, CA
  • 3 days ago

Los Angeles Chef Consultant / Account Manager: This Account management role serves to provide the best in bakery consultation, focused on the customer experience. This role executes sales process...

Cox Communications

Territory Sales Representative

SIGN ON BONUS of $2000 for eligible external candidates & $1000 for eligible internal candidates. Paid in 2 increments: The first installment following 90 days of continuous employment. The second...

DESIGN WITHIN REACH

Sales Assistant - Berkeley

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime from home to home, generation to...

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $55000.00 - $65000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills,...

Professional Sales Representatives

  • El Monte, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • El Monte, CA
  • 10 days ago

We are seeking a career minded individual to join our sales team in food service equipment and supplies. As an inside sales / project manager, you will handle sales from large equipment to...

Furer Organization

Remote Insurance Agent - CA only (Remote)

Globe Life American Income Division is actively seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and help us expand into new markets. We are looking for individuals who are not only...

Remote Work
maharam

Sales Support Specialist

  • maharam
  • Culver City, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • maharam
  • Culver City, CA
  • 15 days ago

Why join us? Maharam is the leading creator of textiles for interiors. Recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment, Maharam embraces a range of disciplines, from product, graphic, and...

Ready Mix Sales Representative

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 45+ days ago

The Ready-Mix Sales Representative is responsible for all sales and sales-related activities in the assigned territory. Related activities include customer care, monitoring market trends,...

Direct Sales Representative

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 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...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 28 days ago

Inizio Engage is proud to partner with Tonix Pharmaceuticals and are seeking a team of Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representatives who are performance-driven, proven, and ambitious sales...

Field Sales Executive

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, 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
  • 12 days ago
  • Rancho Dominguez, CA
  • 12 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...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in California 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 California
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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