Sales Associate Jobs in Burlington, NC

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,...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 26 days ago

Inizio Engage is proud to partner with Tonix Pharmaceuticals and are seeking a team of Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representatives who are performance-driven, proven, and ambitious sales...

Enterprise Sales Representative

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Do you want to partner with clients to deliver a complete portfolio of solutions? You can do that. Do you prefer to have the autonomy to build relationships with new and existing clients through...

Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Burlington, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Retail Sales Associate, Friendly Center - Full Time

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 7 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Generalist colleague, the Macy's shopper is your highest priority....

Inside Sales Representative

  • Burlington, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Build your Career with an Industry Leader LSI's heritage spans almost 50 years, dating back to 1976, when the company was founded. The company employs over 2,000 people at 19 manufacturing plants...

Seasonal Sales Associate - Four Seasons Towne Centre - Greensboro, NC

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 8 hours ago

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Inside Sales Rep

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 19 hours ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As an...

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 20 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...

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Sales Associate- Tanger Peidmont (Seasonal)

  • Mebane, NC (14 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mebane, NC (14 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 1 day ago

The Sales Associate will be responsible for supporting the Store Leadership Team to achieve all company goals and initiatives....

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 day ago

AutoZone's Full-Time Senior Retail Sales Associate drives sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

Sales Development Representative 2 - Greensboro

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Overview About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in...

Sales Associate

  • Mebane, NC (14 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mebane, NC (14 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview The Sales Associate is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive customer experience....

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 1 day ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US...

Remote Sales Agent

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 2 days ago

un REMOTE SALES AGENT (Greensboro) The Davis Insurance Agency image 1 of 5 compensation: 1099 Commission based employment type: job title: Insurance Agent NOW HIRING Company Description The Davis...

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Demographic Data for Burlington, NC

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Burlington, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Burlington, NC 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 Burlington, NC
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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