Sales Associate Jobs in Columbus, 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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Part Time Sales Representative Work from Home

  • Columbus, GA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 19 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

Territory Sales Representative

  • Columbus, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 1 day ago

102225160 Gateway Court, Columbus, Georgia 31909 TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Job Description TruGreen Neighborhood Lawn Territory Sales Representative Every TruGreen...

Remote Inbound Sales Representative

  • Cusseta, GA (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cusseta, GA (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to...

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Retail Sales Associate

  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago

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

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US...

Remote Customer Service Representative

  • Cusseta, GA (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cusseta, GA (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to...

Remote Work

Sales Associate - PT (7459)

  • Columbus, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 4 days ago

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

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 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....

AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)

  • Columbus, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 5 days ago

YOUR ROLE As a part-time Brand Ambassador, you bring our brand to life every day! Your goal is to provide everyone who comes in the store with an amazing shopping experience, making their day...

Sales Associate/Stock - Columbus, GA

  • Columbus, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 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....

Territory Sales Representative

  • Columbus, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 6 days ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager - Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods,...

Retail Sales Associate, Peachtree Mall - Full Time

  • Columbus, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 6 days ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Generalist colleague, the Macys shopper is your highest priority....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MANCHESTER, GA S22767

  • Manchester, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Manchester, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Customer Service Representative

  • Columbus, GA (10 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (10 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 7 days ago

When you think of jobs in retail, sales associates and store managers are probably the positions which come to mind....

Residential Field Sales Representative

  • Columbus, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 8 days ago

WOW! is currently hiring a Residential Field Sales Representative! Join us as a Resi Field Sales Representative and be a part of a dynamic sales team while promoting innovative technology products...

Demographic Data for Columbus, GA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Columbus, GA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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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