Sales Associate Jobs in New York

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sales Representative, Inbound Remote

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $55000.00 - $75000.00 Job Category: Sales - Inside/Call Center Description Apply Today - Training Classes Begins July 2026! Are you ready to launch a...

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FLOWER SHOP MANAGER/FLORIST- LOOKING TO HIRE AN EXPERIENCED DESIGNER WHO CAN MANAGETHE EVERY DAY OPERATIONS OF A 50 YEAR OLD ESTABLISHED FLOWER SHOP IN WHITE PLAINS,NEW YORK. MUST BE ABLE TO...

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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

Sales Assistant - Flatiron

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime - from home to home, generation to...

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Orthodontic Sales Associate

As a Orthodontic Sales Associate, you are the key closer in our clinics. You will partner with our Doctors to transform consultations into life-changing orthodontic treatments....

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Territory Sales Representative

  • Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc
  • Rye Brook, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY
  • 6 days ago

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are...

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Solar Sales - Queens & the Bronx, NY

  • Momentum Solar - New York
  • Brookhaven, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Brookhaven, NY
  • 19 days ago

Queens & the Bronx, NY Solar Sales Consultant Paid Training | No Solar Experience Required Expected First-Year Income Potential: $175,000 - $400,000+ 8 10 Weekly Pre-Set Appointments Provided No...

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Sales Representative - Alarm Systems

  • Securitas Technology
  • Elmsford, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY
  • 2 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

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Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Under Armour
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 29 days ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 29 days ago

As a Seasonal Sales Associate, youll deliver exceptional customer service, drive sales, and help keep the store clean and organized....

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Fire Sprinkler Service Sales Representative

  • Johnson Controls
  • East Syracuse, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • East Syracuse, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

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Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative

  • Inizio Engage
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Inizio Engage is building a nationwide team of field based Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives. This is an excellent entry-level role in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The team...

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Account Executive Global Account Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Elmsford, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY
  • 11 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

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Beer Sales Trainee - Westmoreland

  • TJ Sheehan Distributing
  • Westmoreland, NY
  • 29 days ago
  • Westmoreland, NY
  • 29 days ago

To ensure the successful sale and distribution of all craft products in the TJ Sheehan portfolio throughout the assigned territory. This individual will be responsible for developing new business...

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Beer Sales Rep - Westmoreland

  • TJ Sheehan Distributing
  • Westmoreland, NY
  • 29 days ago
  • Westmoreland, NY
  • 29 days ago

OBJECTIVE : To ensure the successful sale, distribution, and retail execution of our products and related programs resulting in the overall volume growth of the accounts within the assigned...

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Sales Representative- Global Pursuit

  • ADP
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of Major Account product capabilities versus competitor product strengths/weaknesses is essential....

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Field Sales Representative

  • Arrow Electronics, Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

Field Sales Representative Job Description: Are you hungry for new business? Do you enjoy building relationships from once warm Passive, Electro-Mechanical, Connector customers? Are you interested...

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Sales Associate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in New York 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 New York
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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