Sales Associate Jobs in Syracuse, 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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Comparion Insurance Agency

Insurance Agent (Base salary + Uncapped commissions)

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

Sales Representative

  • Nedrow, NY (7 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nedrow, NY (7 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Line of Business: Service & Support About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations...

Retail Sales Associate - Destiny USA

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Opening

  • Camillus, NY (7 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Camillus, NY (7 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This...

Retail Sales Associate-Fairmount Fair

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 6 hours ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of Bath & Body Works - understanding our customers' needs and helping them find the best products for themselves and others....

Service Sales Representative - First Aid and Safety

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Requisition Number:** 205319 **Job Description** Cintas is seeking a Service Sales Representative - First Aid and Safety to sell and service customers in a manner which exceeds their expectations....

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Opening

  • Cicero, NY (8 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cicero, NY (8 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's** As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's....

Entry Level Sales Rep Part Time Work from Home

  • Manlius, NY (11 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Manlius, NY (11 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 19 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 Representative - Payments

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago

Every day, Heartland, a Global Payments Company, makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our products and unmatched services. Simply, we create...

Sales Associate-469 Cicero, NY 13039

  • Cicero, NY (8 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cicero, NY (8 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day 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...

Retail Sales Associate Part Time

  • Cicero, NY (8 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cicero, NY (8 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Full Time - Sales Associate - Plumbing - Opening

  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Plumbing - Closing

  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This...

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Availability between 9AM - 5PM and Weekends Required About the Role In this role, you will deliver excellent customer service in point of sale and customer services processes while focusing on...

Part-Time Retail Sales Representative

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago

NY Part-Time Retail Sales Representative T-Mobile Premium Retailer Wireless Vision Do the hottest new tech trends excite you? Do you naturally make connections with people everywhere you go? Then...

Demographic Data for Syracuse, NY

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Syracuse, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, 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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