Sales Associate Jobs in Gainesville, 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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Murrelektronik, Inc

Sales Support Specialist

JOIN A GLOBAL LEADER IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION! At Murrelektronik, we don’t just sell automation solutions—we bring machines to life. Our Sales Support Specialist is vital to our sales team’s...

Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative

  • Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, 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 (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Commerce, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, 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...

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Private Client Advisor - Buford, GA

  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 4 hours ago

At J.P. Morgan Chase, we have an enthusiasm for helping our clients, taking care of our employees, building relationships, and delivering extraordinary customer service while maintaining a strong...

Retail Sales Associate- Spanish

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 5 hours ago

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, youll 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....

Aerie - Sr Brand Ambassador (Sr Sales Associate)

  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 7 hours ago

YOUR ROLE As a part-time Sr 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...

PT Sales Associate, Dawsonville Ga

  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 8 hours ago

Who We Are: Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail...

Sales Representative

  • Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 19 hours ago

Company Overview Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number...

Sales Associate

  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 19 hours ago

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rallying...

Sales Associate - PT

  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Sales Associate-6038 Winder, GA 30620

  • Winder, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winder, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, 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 (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, 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....

Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer....

Business Development and Customer Service Representative

  • Buford, GA (16 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buford, GA (16 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Business Development and Customer Service Representative Report to: Franchise Business Owner Status: Part-time or Full-time, REMOTE Location: REMOTE for British Swim School of Gwinnett-Hall (MUST...

Sales Associate

  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for Gainesville, GA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Gainesville, GA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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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