Sales Associate Jobs in Athens, GA

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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Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative

  • Athens, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 15 days ago

Inizio Engage has partnered with Eisai. We are seeking a performance-driven Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative with a strong background in primary care and pharmaceutical sales. This role...

Stylist - Retail Sales Associate - Commerce Tanger

  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 4 hours ago

About the Role As a Banana Republic stylist, you will help create aspirational and on trend looks that enhance the customer's emotional connection to the brand. You will be an expert on styling...

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

  • Athens, GA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 20 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...

Remote Work

Sales Associate-6038 Winder, GA 30620

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Sales Associate, Seasonal

  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional experiences and provide world-class service to our valued consumers every day....

Sleep Expert - Sales

  • Bethlehem, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethlehem, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Not only do we invest in training, but all new sales associates are eligible for a performance-based bonus after their sixth month of employment....

Sales Associate

  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview The Sales Associate is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive customer experience....

Full Time - Sales Associate - Paint - Closing

  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This...

Insurance Sales Agent/Sales Representative

  • Athens, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 5 days ago

What We Offer: No cold calling involved Uncapped commission potential Lucrative bonus opportunities including performance-based bonuses and sales competitions Continuous on-going training and...

Outside Sales Rep

  • Athens, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 5 days ago

Outside Sales Rep – Building Materials We are looking for an outgoing and energetic Outside Sales Rep in the Building Materials industry to join our growing team! As the Outside Sales Rep,...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Athens, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 6 days ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, youll be the face of Best Buy for customers who visits our stores....

Inside Sales Representative

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 6 days ago

About Olympic Steel: Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several...

FT Produce Sales Associate

  • Royston, GA (20 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Royston, GA (20 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 441223 Address: USA-GA-Royston-1041 Franklin Springs Street Store Code: Store 02841 Produce/Perishable (7238049) Food Lion has been...

Retail Sales Associate - Commerce Tanger

  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 8 days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Sales Associate

  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Principal Working Relationships Customers, Sales Associates, Store Management and District/Regional Managers Key Qualifications Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with external contacts...

Demographic Data for Athens, GA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Athens, GA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Athens, GA 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 Athens, GA
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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