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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Retail Sales Associate, Metro Center - Downtown - Full Time

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago

Job Overview As a Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Generalist colleague, you are an integral part of bringing the Macy's magic, and the Macy's shopper is your highest priority....

Business Development Representative

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

Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered...

Remote Work

Direct Sales Consultant

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

About the Business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Government vertical, our solutions assist government agencies and law enforcement to...

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

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

Vector Marketing is running interviews for sales rep positions, start work within the week! Basic responsibilities include working with customers, explaining our American made Cutco products, and...

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Inside Sales Representative - Public Sector - Hybrid Remote

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Inside Sales Representative - Public Sector Splunk is here to build a safer and more resilient digital world. The world's leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to...

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Construction Estimator- Salesperson

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

We are a growing construction firm specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling. We are looking for a high-energy, organized self-starter to be a construction estimator and project manager --...

Sales Support Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

About Waterworks When you see the worlds most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience,...

PT Sales Associate : Malbon Golf

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Show more Last updated: 30+ days ago Promoted 303 - Sales Associate - Sales Associate Forman Mills Temple Hills, MD, US Full-time As one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, Forman...

Business Development Representative (Federal) New

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

New Business Development Representative (Federal) Washington DC - Baltimore Metro Area Armis, the cyber exposure management & security company, protects the entire attack surface and manages an...

$100 a Day,$75 for Appointment That is run by salesman

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

un $100 a Day,$75 for Appointment That is run by salesman (NV/MD/DC) compensation: $100.00 per day $75 Salesman Demo We are looking for 3 good people (male or Female) to work five days a week,...

Sales Associate - PT (7956)

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age....

Sales Representative I, Spine - Arlington, VA

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Jul 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare...

In home Sales Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

In home Sales Representative Pj Fitzpatrick Washington, DC, US Hace 6 dias Quick Tipo de contrato A tiempo completo Quick Descripcion del trabajo If you are looking for an explosive sales...

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

AutoZone's Full-Time Senior Retail Sales Associate drives sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

Sales Associate/Stock - Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: Sales Associate - This is our entry level management position, which will allow you to learn our business, while giving you the skills to operate one of our stores....

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
19.2%
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 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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