Sales Associate Jobs in Waterville, ME

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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PT Produce Sales Associate

  • Waterville, ME
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 8 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 438928 Address: USA-ME-Waterville-140 Elm Plaza Store Code: Store 08229 Produce/Perishable (5152124) Hannaford Supermarkets started...

Principal Sales Consultant

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 22 hours ago

at Oracle in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying the technology/application to client business. Facilitation of...

Product Consultant

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 23 hours ago

Company :** Highmark Health **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** Highmark is seeking a Product Consultant to provide end-to-end product administration, ensuring both current and new products are...

Sales Associate-437 Augusta, ME 04330

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 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...

PT Meat Market Sales Associate

  • Waterville, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 2 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 441892 Address: USA-ME-Waterville-190 Jfk Plaza Store Code: Store 08238 Meat (5151923) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh...

Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 3 days ago

AutoZone's Part-Time Retail Sales Associates drive sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

Sales Associate

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 3 days ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Fairfield, ME (9 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfield, ME (9 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 3 days ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, you will support the manager in day to day operations. You will be cross-trained in all areas of the store, gaining valuable operations experience....

Sales Associate - PT

  • Waterville, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 4 days ago

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

Sales Representative

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 5 days ago

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Syscos World Class Sales Team and explore all the...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Waterville, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 5 days ago

Inside Sales Representative at Matheson Tri-Gas in WatervilleWaterville, Maine, United States Job Description Inside Sales Representative US-ME-Waterville 2 months ago Requisition ID 2021-4314 #...

Valero Virtual Sales Representative (NE)

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 5 days ago

Valero- Virtual Sales: Job Description About the Role/Team: The Valero Outbound sales representative sells the value of the Valero fuel card to prospective customers. The Virtual Sales rep...

Verizon Sales Consultant

  • Waterville, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 5 days ago

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! Average and High-End Sales Consultants earn $59000 - $117000 +/ year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving...

Principal Education Sales Consultant

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 5 days ago

at Oracle in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Are you a thoughtful, partnership-oriented professional interested in sales? Oracle University is looking for you! Oracle...

NetSuite Senior Sales Consultant- High Tech - East

  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (14 miles from Waterville, ME)
  • 5 days ago

at Oracle in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Do you want to advance your career with the worlds first cloud company? Since 1998, Oracle NetSuite has been on a mission...

Demographic Data for Waterville, ME

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Waterville, ME

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Waterville, ME 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 Waterville, ME
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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