Sales Associate Jobs in Riverhead, 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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Sales Consultant

  • Shirley, NY (15 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Shirley, NY (15 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Mattress Warehouse is growing! About us: At Mattress Warehouse, we empower our associates to shape their careers and make a meaningful impact every day. As one of the largest and fastest-growing...

Sales Representative - Long Island - Interventional Spine Pain Portfolio

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based Who we want: Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions. Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and...

HP Retail Sales Associate

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Best Buy 809 - Riverhead, NY 11901 Overview: Become a Part-Time HP Retail Sales Associate!...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 15 hours ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Residential Sales Consultant

  • Hampton Bays, NY (6 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hampton Bays, NY (6 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

OverviewResidential Sales ConsultantReports To: Sales Manager or General ManagerStatus: Full-time, Regular positionCategory: SalesLocation Name: FlandersLocation Address: 219 W Montauk Hwy,...

Sales Associate - 24H150

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 1 day ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Customer Service Representative

  • Medford, NY (18 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Medford, NY (18 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 1 day ago

About Us IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial...

Sales Associate

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional experiences and provide world-class service to our valued consumers every day....

Beauty Sales Consultant, Licensed

  • Southampton, NY (11 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southampton, NY (11 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 1 day ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Beauty Sales Consultant

  • Southampton, NY (11 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southampton, NY (11 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 1 day ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Sales Associate, Riverhead Handbags 122

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 1 day ago

As a Sales Associate, you are a team player who has the ability to multitask and is focused on building lasting client relationships....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MILLER PLACE, NY S31422

  • Miller Place, NY (17 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miller Place, NY (17 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 2 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 MILLER PLACE, NY S31422

  • Miller Place, NY (17 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Miller Place, NY (17 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 3 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...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MILLER PLACE, NY S31422

  • Miller Place, NY (17 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Miller Place, NY (17 miles from Riverhead, NY)
  • 3 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 - Chico's

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 3 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Riverhead, NY

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Riverhead, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Riverhead, NY 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 Riverhead, 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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