Sales Associate Jobs in Kailua Kona, HI

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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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Rental Sales Agent - FT

  • Avis Budget Group
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 2 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 2 days ago

$19.00/hour Unlimited Commission - Average FT Earnings is $71,528/year Up to $3,500 Retention Bonus Shift Premium may Apply We're hiring immediately! Do you enjoy helping customers feel confident...

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Outside Sales Rep

  • Hawthorne Machinery Co.
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 6 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 6 days ago

We Build Better Communities Be Part of the Hawthorne Difference! Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of...

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Customer Sales & Service Rep I Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

  • SiteOne Landscape Supply
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 7 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 7 days ago

Company Overview SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green...

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Outside Sales Representative

  • Spectrum
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 8 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 8 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Connect people and communities by offering best-in-class telecommunication services through door-to-door solicitation of new prospective customers. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES...

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Sales Associate

  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 11 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 11 days ago

What You'll Do: Our Sales Associates are vital to the success of Sunglass Hut....

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Sales Associate

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Kailua Kona, HI (10 miles from Kailua Kona, HI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI (10 miles from Kailua Kona, HI)
  • 11 days ago

What Youll Do: Our Sales Associates are vital to the success of Sunglass Hut....

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Rental Sales Agent - PT

  • Avis Budget Group
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 12 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 12 days ago

$19.00/hour Unlimited Commission - Average FT Earnings is $71,528/year Up to $1,750 Retention Bonus Shift Premium may Apply Were hiring immediately! Do you enjoy helping customers feel confident...

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Field Sales Representative

  • Hawaiin Telecom
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 20 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 20 days ago

Job Purpose Are you a go-getter with a passion for connecting with people and making money while doing it? Hawaiian Telcom is looking for driven, outgoing individuals to join our Field Sales team!...

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Sleep Expert - Sales

  • Mattress Firm
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 21 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 21 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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Rental Sales Representative

  • Hawthorne Machinery Co.
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 23 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 23 days ago

We Build Better Communities Be Part of the Hawthorne Difference! Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of...

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Counter Sales Associate

  • Ferguson
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a knowledgeable, results-driven Counter Sales Associate to join our team....

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Sales Consultant

  • Servco Pacific Inc.
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 45+ days ago

Servco Toyota Kona is looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for cars and outstanding customer service skills to work as an Automotive Sales Consultant. A car is one of the...

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - MAC, Makalapua - Full Time

  • Macy's
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

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Counter Sales Representative

  • Ferguson
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

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Demographic Data for Kailua Kona, HI

Moving to Kailua Kona, HI? Find some basic demographic data about Kailua Kona, HI below.


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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Kailua Kona, HI

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Kailua Kona, HI 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 Kailua Kona, HI
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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