Sales Associate Jobs in New Haven, CT

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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Customer Service Sales Representative

  • Carmax
  • Waterbury, CT (18 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (18 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 20 days ago

6070 - Waterbury - 450 Captain Neville Drive, Waterbury, Connecticut, 06705 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Customer Specialist in Training, you will be empowered to...

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Electronic Fire Systems Sales Representative

  • Johnson Controls
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 days ago

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 buildings to serve people,...

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LeafFilter - Entry Level Sales Representative - Connecticut

  • LeafFilter North, LLC.
  • Cromwell, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cromwell, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 17 hours ago

LeafFilter - Entry Level Sales Representative - Connecticut Address 100 Sebethe Dr unit a5, Cromwell, CT 06416, USA Compensation $50,000.00 - $100,000.00/year Schedule Part time Job Type Permanent...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Naugatuck, CT (13 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (13 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 18 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...

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Sales Representative (Inside)

  • Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals
  • North Haven, CT (6 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • North Haven, CT (6 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

Company Description Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held. An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, and Austria. Ulbrich employs...

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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Waterbury, CT (18 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Waterbury, CT (18 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 hours 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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Inside Sales Representative

  • QXO
  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related products, and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building...

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Retail Sales Consultant

  • AT&T
  • Meriden, CT (17 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Meriden, CT (17 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Associate, or Retail Team Member, this career move would be a great fit!...

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Upper Extremities Sales Associate - New Haven, CT

  • Stryker
  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 days ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based What you will do The Upper Extremities Sales Associate will partner closely with Sales Representative(s) in the area to quickly learn the medical device industry and Upper...

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Sales Representative, Upper Extremities - New Haven, CT

  • Stryker
  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 days ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based What you will do As a n Upper Extremities Sales Rep, you work with a high degree of intensity and commitment to sell Stryker Upper Extremities products that meet our...

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Residential Sales Rep

  • Waltham Pest Services
  • Milford, CT (9 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milford, CT (9 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Overview High-Commission Role for Driven Sales Pros Forget all the boring sales jobs you’ve ever had. With Waltham, you’ll be empowered to work autonomously, solve real problems and be a true...

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Business Development Representative

  • Empire Today
  • North Haven, CT (6 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Haven, CT (6 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 3 days ago

About the Role Empire Today for Business (E4B) is hiring an Account Executive who's ready to earn up to and beyond $200,000+ and have fun doing it. Our top Business Development Representatives are...

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Sales Associate - Chico's

  • Chico's FAS, Inc.
  • Milford, CT (9 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, CT (9 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront...

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H&M Sales Advisor Seasonal - Westbrook Outlets

  • H&M Group
  • Westbrook, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westbrook, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Associates Pay Rate $17.00 per hour***This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive....

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Demographic Data for New Haven, CT

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in New Haven, CT

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT
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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