Sales Associate Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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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Comparion Insurance Agency

Insurance Agent (Base salary + Uncapped commissions)

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $55000.00 - $65000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

  • Delran, NJ (16 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Delran, NJ (16 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

What You Will Do All Lowe's associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As a Seasonal Associate,...

Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Buckingham Green Shopping Village, Old York Road, Holicong

  • Holicong, PA (17 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Holicong, PA (17 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 hour 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!...

Sales Counselor

  • Bensalem, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bensalem, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Description About the Role Uncapped commission and earnings. This position sells pre-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise. The Sales Counselor...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Moorestown, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Join One of the Fastest Growing Roofing Companies in the U.S. - MLM Home Improvement MLM Home Improvement is a leading name in the Mid-Atlantic construction industry, proudly serving homeowners...

Sales Representative

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 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...

Casual Customer Service Representative $17 hourly

  • West Windsor, NJ (7 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • West Windsor, NJ (7 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Who we are: With Raymour and Flanigan, you'll quickly learn that our core beliefs are about you! We believe that if we treat our associates well, they will treat our customers well. We will...

Sales Associate

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 14 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...

Retail Sales Representative

  • Warrington, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Warrington, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Retail Sales Representative Part Time MarketSource, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated sales & marketing solutions to Fortune 500 companies. We offer a dynamic environment that fosters...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Hillsborough, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM- just like you! Our associates have a lot in common. They have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working independently, are self-motivated, and...

Bakery Sales Associate

  • Hillsborough, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Overview 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...

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • North Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

associates at all levels and contribute to a positive work environment Our Seasonal Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of the customer experience within multiple businesses (retail, rental...

Sales Associate

  • New Hope, PA (16 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New Hope, PA (16 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

We are looking for a Sales Associate to join our team!...

Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Clinique, Cross County - Flex (TEMP)

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Some of Macy's top executives started their careers as part-time retail sales associates....

Part Time Customer Service Representative (remote)

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 23 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 23 hours ago

PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (remote)** This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States. Due to our expansive growth, we are seeking 100% Remote...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Trenton, NJ 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 Trenton, NJ
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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