Sales Associate Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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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In-Store Sales Promoter

  • ARS-Rescue Rooter
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago

Were hirin g Retail Sales Associate to work inside major home improvement retail locations....

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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

  • Inizio
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 hours 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...

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Flexible Wellness Product Sales Rep Live Good Nutrition Products

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Live Good is looking for motivated, sales-focused people to help introduce customers to affordable wellness and nutrition products, including greens, protein, vitamins, and daily health support...

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Feed Sales Representative

  • Land O'Lakes Inc
  • Sparr, FL (24 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sparr, FL (24 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Feed Sales Representative The Feed Sales Representative is focused on supporting and growing the livestock and lifestyle product portfolio. This position plays a key role in driving product...

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Sales Associate - The Oaks Mall - 187

  • Pacsun
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago

The Sales Associate is also responsible for executing initiatives and tasks as assigned by the leadership team....

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Sales Rep - Weekly Pay - Part Time

  • Vector Marketing
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago

Vector Marketing is looking to fill part-time sales positions right away. Request an interview today and start work within the week. What are the position details? Our reps sell Cutco products...

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Outside Sales Representative

  • Hawx Pest Control
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago

Job Type Contract Description Location: Nashville, TN | temporary relocation with fully furnished housing provided Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor | Seasonal (Summer) About Hawx...

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Field Sales Representative

  • AT&T
  • Archer, FL (12 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Archer, FL (12 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Join an elite group of sales professionals bringing customized, white glove experiences directly in the customer's home. Field Sales Representatives at AT&T are driven to connect - every...

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Sleep Expert - Sales

  • Mattress Firm
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through the Mattress Firm Workday system. To view the list of current internal Job...

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Funeral Sales Representative - Forest Meadows Funeral Home

  • Precoa
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 13 days ago

Position at Forest Meadows Funeral Home Quality leads you can trust so you can earn what you want. Youre an ambitious professional who always strives to hit your goals. But, without qualified...

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Associate Sales Representative - North Florida - Craniomaxillofacial

  • Stryker Corporation
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 13 days ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based Who we want to work with: You're a sales professional at heart. You love engaging with customers and colleagues - wherever that might take you. Being responsible for...

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Regional Sales Assistant

  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 days ago

WGFL/WNBW/WMYG has an exciting opportunity for a Regional National Sales Assistant. If you would like to work in the exciting business of television sales, this could be the job for you! RSA...

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Inside Sales Representative

  • ARROW EXTERMINATORS , Inc
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 days ago

Inside Sales Representative Arrow Exterminators is looking to hire a full-time Inside Sales Representative to sell additional services to existing and former customers by phone. They will also...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Gainesville, FL (6 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (6 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 15 days ago

What is a Salesperson? Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieve our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems, basic...

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Business Development Representative

  • Infotech
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 16 days ago

Business Development Representative Job Category: Career Opportunities Requisition Number: BUSIN001591 Full-Time Gainesville, FL 32608, USA Description What you'll do As a Business Development...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL
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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