Sales Associate Jobs in Cary, 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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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 Begin June and July 2026! Are you ready to launch a...

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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

Sales Assistant-Raleigh

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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Sleep Expert- Sales (Bilingual)

  • Mattress Firm
  • Rolesville, NC (21 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rolesville, NC (21 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Spanish Preferred IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through the Mattress Firm Workday system. To view the list of current...

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Sales Representative (Small Business B2B)

  • ADP
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago

ADP is hiring a Sales Representative, Small Business Services. Are you ready to build a rewarding future? Uncapped commissions, lavish incentive trips, and career advancement are some of the ways....

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In Home Sales Rep / HVAC Sales

  • ARS-Rescue Rooter
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 22 days ago

Company Name: ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview: ay: $100K $200K+ annually based on performance* (average compensation range of top performers) Compensation: Commission-based role with training salary...

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Outside Sales Representative - Stairlift

  • LeafHome
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 27 days ago

Are you looking for a company with unlimited compensation opportunity, weekly pay, and advancement to management roles? Leaf Home Stairlift, a division of Leaf Home LLC is looking to grow our...

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Counter Sales Representative - Waterworks

  • Ferguson
  • Morrisville, NC (7 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Morrisville, NC (7 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

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Sales and Service Technician

  • Bridgestone Americas
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 8 hours ago

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores,...

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Sales Consultant

  • Mattress Warehouse
  • Cary, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 9 hours 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...

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Service Sales Representative - First Aid and Safety

  • Cintas
  • Garner, NC (13 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Garner, NC (13 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 10 hours ago

Requisition Number: 227581 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....

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Route Sales Representative - Beverage Distribution/Small Format

  • Coastal Beverage Company Inc
  • Clayton, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Clayton, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 15 hours ago

66% of workday) Employees must regularly/constantly walk/stand, lift/carry up to 46 pounds, lift one-handed, and reach knee to shoulder. Frequently (34-66% of workday) Employees must frequently...

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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 20 hours ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Sales Consultant - Boat & ATV (Part Time)

  • Bass Pro Shops
  • Cary, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 20 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Boat & ATV Sales Consultant performs various Selling / Customer Service activities to assist Boat and ATV Customers in making informed buying decisions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:...

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Senior Sales Trainer

  • Wolters Kluwer
  • Cary, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 20 hours ago

About the Role: As a Senior Sales Trainer, you'll drive impactful sales training initiatives designed to elevate the performance of our sales force. You will lead the creation and delivery of...

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Outside Sales Representative

  • Triangle Fastener Corporation
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 22 hours ago

The Opportunity Are you a driven, entrepreneurial professional with a passion for building relationships and closing deals? Triangle Fastener Corporation is seeking a proactive Outside Sales...

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Demographic Data for Cary, NC

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Cary, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Cary, NC 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 Cary, 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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