Sales Associate Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

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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Territory Sales Representative

  • Wurth
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

About Us: Würth USA - We are a leading automotive distribution company, delivering high-quality parts, cutting-edge technology, and innovation to the industry. As an official sponsor of NASCAR...

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PT Bakery Sales Associate

  • Hannaford Bros Co
  • Pawling, NY (17 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pawling, NY (17 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 504547 Address: USA-NY-Pawling-162 Route 22 Store Code: Store 08335 Bakery (5150301) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh...

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PT Deli Sales Associate

  • Hannaford Bros Co
  • Pawling, NY (17 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pawling, NY (17 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 504546 Address: USA-NY-Pawling-162 Route 22 Store Code: Store 08335 Deli (5151082) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh...

In Person Part Time

Sales Associate

  • The Vitamin Shoppe
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Vitamin Shoppe is looking for a Part-Time Health Enthusiast. If youre passionate about health and wellnessand interested in becoming incredibly knowledgeable about the latest and...

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Sales Associate

  • Foot Locker Inc.
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Sales Associate is a frontline team member who helps bring sneaker culture to life in a fun, welcoming way for customers of all ages....

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RV Sales Associate

  • Campers Inn RV
  • Kingston, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Campers Inn RV of Kingston NH is looking for RV Sales Associate....

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Verizon Sales Consultant

  • Cellular Sales
  • Brewster, NY (24 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brewster, NY (24 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! Average and High-End Sales Consultants earn $52000 $94000 +/ year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving environment?...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Mahopac, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mahopac, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 days ago

What is a Salesperson? Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieve our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems, basic...

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Field Sales Representative - Excavation

  • Roto-Rooter Services Company
  • Arlington, NY (2 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, NY (2 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Field Sales Representative - Excavation Roto-Rooter is seeking Field Sales Representatives for our Excavation department. We offer an opportunity for sales professionals to pursue...

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Territory Sales Representative - Wappingers Falls

  • Masco Corporation
  • Wappingers Falls, NY (6 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wappingers Falls, NY (6 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 8 days ago

To thrive as a Sales Representative with Behr, you must be organized, approachable, professional, and be ready to manage every aspect of Behr-related business in five or more Home Depot stores in...

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Territory Sales Representative - Wappingers Falls

  • Behr
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 8 days ago

To thrive as a Sales Representative with Behr, you must be organized, approachable, professional, and be ready to manage every aspect of Behr-related business in five or more Home Depot stores in...

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Field Sales Representative - Hudson Valley, NY

  • Kiva
  • Kingston, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars,...

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H&M Sales Advisor - Poughkeepsie Galleria

  • H&M
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 12 days ago

Associates Pay Rate $16.50 per hour This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive....

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Sales Associate - Chico's

  • Chico's FAS, Inc.
  • Fishkill, NY (10 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fishkill, NY (10 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 13 days ago

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront...

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PT Seafood Sales Associate

  • Hannaford Bros Co
  • Red Hook, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Red Hook, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 501560 Address: USA-NY-Red Hook-35 Hannaford Drive Store Code: Store 08375 Meat (5152004) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a...

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Poughkeepsie, NY

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Poughkeepsie, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
High School or GED
19.0%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.8%
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 Poughkeepsie, NY
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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