Sales Associate Jobs in New Jersey

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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Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative (BDR) (US) Who We Are: Capelli Sport is an established global team sports provider with partners reaching all corners of the world. Capelli Sport has developed...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Bergenfield, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Bergenfield, NJ
  • 18 days ago

Were looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad...

Residential Sales Rep - HVAC

  • Brick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Brick, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Company Name: Air Experts Overview: Pay : $100k - $200k+ annually based on performance* (average compensation range of top performers) Full-time, year-round work About Air Experts: Air Experts,...

Sales Associate - PT

  • Somers Point, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Somers Point, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age. Benefits Offerings Compensation Benefits...

Customer Service Representative

  • Dayton, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Dayton, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a...

Retail Sales Consultant - Brick Township

  • Brick, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Brick, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Company Name: Air Experts Overview: Pay: $20.00 per hour + commission Earning potential: $22 $30/hour on average with commission Schedule: Dayshift weekday & weekend hours Location: Ocean -...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Toms River, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • moments ago

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of our retail stores....

Call Center - Bilingual Insurance Sales Agent/Sales Representative

  • Bloomfield, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ
  • moments ago

What We Offer: No cold calling involved Uncapped commission potential Lucrative bonus opportunities including performance-based bonuses and sales competitions Continuous on-going training and...

Part-Time Sales Associate - Famous Footwear

  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • moments ago

As a Famous Footwear Sales Associate, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer....

Clarks Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Jackson, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • moments ago

Clarks is looking for Part Time Sales Associates to join the team! Our employees are the sole of our company....

Sales Associate

  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications As a Sales Associate, you'll have the opportunity to provide customers with high level service at every turn....

Sales Development Representative

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Why Join Us? As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people....

Retail Sales Associate - Part-Time

  • Mays Landing, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mays Landing, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. as a Retail Sales Associate!...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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