Sales Associate Jobs in California, MD

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-8035 Prince Frederick, MD 20678

  • Prince Frederick, MD (15 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Prince Frederick, MD (15 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 hours 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...

Part Time Sales Representative Work from Home

  • Lexington Park, MD (6 miles from California, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lexington Park, MD (6 miles from California, MD)
  • 20 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

Sales Associate

  • California, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • California, MD
  • 1 day 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...

Sales Associate Target Optical

  • California, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • California, MD
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate is responsible for creating an outstanding optical experience for our guests by bringing together their knowledge, experiences and personality together with the...

Produce Sales Associate

  • Charlotte Hall, MD (19 miles from California, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte Hall, MD (19 miles from California, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Grocery Sales Associate

  • Callaway, MD (4 miles from California, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Callaway, MD (4 miles from California, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Leonardtown, MD (5 miles from California, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Leonardtown, MD (5 miles from California, MD)
  • 3 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....

Sales Development Representative, Bay Area, Austin, Boston, NYC

  • California, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • California, MD
  • 5 days ago

Description (Must reside in the Bay Area, CA, Austin, TX, or Boston, MA) About Firebolt Firebolt is the lightning-fast cloud data warehouse built for engineering teams that need sub-second...

Remote Work

Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

  • Avenue, MD (11 miles from California, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Avenue, MD (11 miles from California, MD)
  • 5 days ago

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is hiring Part-Time Sales Associates Intermittent Liquor Store Clerks (ILSC) to join our Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores!...

Business Development Specialist

  • California, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • California, MD
  • 6 days ago

Business Development Specialist Position Summary Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Business Development Specialist to join our team. This individual is an integral member of the Clinical...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CHARLOTTE HALL, MD S12211

  • Charlotte Hall, MD (19 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte Hall, MD (19 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 days 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-PT in SAINT LEONARD, MD S17177

  • Saint Leonard, MD (9 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Leonard, MD (9 miles from California, MD)
  • 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...

SALES ASSOCIATE in MECHANICSVILLE, MD S13939

  • Mechanicsville, MD (12 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, MD (12 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers....

SALES ASSOCIATE in CALLAWAY, MD S21651

  • Callaway, MD (4 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Callaway, MD (4 miles from California, MD)
  • 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...

SALES ASSOCIATE in SAINT LEONARD, MD S17177

  • Saint Leonard, MD (9 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Leonard, MD (9 miles from California, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers....

Demographic Data for California, MD

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in California, MD

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in California, MD 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 California, MD
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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