Sales Associate Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Territory Sales Representative Healthcare

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Associate 3+ years experience in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Whats needed- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM) Industry knowledge,...

Sales Development Representative - Remote USA

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

To be successful in this role, it is preferred that you have 1-2 years of previous public sector sales experience cold calling, developing & nurturing leads through the sales cycle....

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Client Sales Associate, SMB, New Construction

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

Client Sales Associates guide our Smaller New Construction Home Builders to success using Zillow Groups Promoted Communities and Boost platforms....

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Senior Private Client Advisor

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesnt happen overnight. Its a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industrys brightest...

Area Sales Representative - Southeast Territory

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 hours ago

Company Overview Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the...

Retail Sales Associate, San Bernardino Inland Center - Flex

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago

Id : REQ_575158, Title : Retail Sales Associate, San Bernardino Inland Center - Flex, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...415, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago

.** As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of our retail stores...

Business Development Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as...

Sales Representative - Off Premise

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Overview We are experts in the beer, wine and spirits industry looking for individuals who share our passion for customer service and thrive in a fast-paced selling environment. As a U2 Sales...

Sales Associate (1 Year of Experience) (Washington DC, Office Based)

  • Washington, DC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 21 hours ago

Industry Dive, an Informa TechTarget Business, is looking for an enthusiastic Sales Associate....

B2B outside sales rep

  • DC
  • 1 day ago
  • DC
  • 1 day ago

Looking for strong sales associate with a proven track record. We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, commission, and monthly bonus....

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

Outside Sales Representative Electrical Products Location: Greater Baltimore, Eastern PA, and Northern VA Company: AMMO Inter. About Us: AMMO International is a leading electrical...

Neuroscience Sales Representative - Washington DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Benefits Offered 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision Employment Type Full-Time “We deliver innovative treatments to improve the lives of individuals suffering from neuropsychiatric, neurologic and...

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Business Development Associate III

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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