Sales Associate Jobs in Maine

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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Sales Associate, PT

  • Freeport, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Freeport, ME
  • 90+ days ago

The Sales Associate will assume the Stock Specialist responsibilities in their absence....

PT Bakery Sales Associate

  • Westbrook, ME
  • 2 hours ago
  • Westbrook, ME
  • 2 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 430058 Address: USA-ME-Westbrook-7 Hannaford Drive Store Code: Store 08223 Bakery (5150248) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a...

PT Produce Sales Associate

  • Old Town, ME
  • 2 hours ago
  • Old Town, ME
  • 2 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 426595 Address: USA-ME-Old Town-500 Stillwater Avenue Store Code: Store 08133 Produce/Perishable (5152080) Hannaford Supermarkets...

Retail Sales Associate

  • South Portland, ME
  • 3 hours ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 3 hours ago

Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service with our customers' needs in mind. You'll help customers find products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups....

FT Produce Sales Associate

  • Portland, ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 7 hours ago

at Hannaford in Portland, Maine, United States Job Description Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 430027 USA Store Code: Store 08351 Produce/Perishable (5152188)...

Sales Representative

  • Portland, ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 7 hours ago

Overview FULL COMMISSION SALES with COMPANY PROVIDED LEADS.... NO COLD CALLING Great Day Improvements (GDI) has been a leader in the home improvement industry since 1966. Due to continued demand...

Sales Associate - Bike, Boat, Ski Store- Freeport, ME

  • Freeport, ME
  • 14 hours ago
  • Freeport, ME
  • 14 hours ago

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomeboth...

Outside Sales Representative- Climate Control

  • Saco, ME
  • 14 hours ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 14 hours ago

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call...

Customer Service Representative - Remote in Brewer, ME

  • Brewer, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Brewer, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities...

Retail Sales Associate (PT)

  • Skowhegan, ME
  • 23 hours ago
  • Skowhegan, ME
  • 23 hours ago

Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core...

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Remote Work

PT Sales Associate - Aeropostale #313 Maine Mall

  • South Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

Overview Our Sales Associates promote our culture, values and mission....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in NORTH WATERBORO, ME S16040

  • North Waterboro, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • North Waterboro, ME
  • 1 day ago

Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in NEW SHARON, ME S21640

  • New Sharon, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • New Sharon, ME
  • 1 day 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...

Sales Representative, NACI OCI ISV Pursuits

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

at Oracle in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Work with the brightest minds, and industry-leading solutions, to help customers solve the business challenges that stand...

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Maine

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Maine offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
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 Maine
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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