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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Outside Sales Representative

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

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Direct Sales Representative

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

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Inside Sales Representative (Counter Sales)

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Were looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 3 hours ago

Retail Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of customer service, running registers, merchandising, and store maintenance....

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Fuquay Varina, NC (15 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (15 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 3 hours 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....

Retail Sales Associate, Streets of South Point - Full Time

  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Sales Associate - Ladies Shoes - Part Time

  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 7 hours ago

As a Sales Associate, you will drive store sales and metrics through providing excellent customer service to each customer....

Bilingual Spanish Retail Sales Consultant

  • Cary, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Associate, or Retail Team Member, this career move would be a great fit!...

SAP Business Development Representative

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

Job Description We Are: NaviSite, part of Accenture, has evolved to become a trusted digital transformation partner for growing and established global brands. We provide global capabilities,...

Outside Sales Representative

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

ISCO Industries is seeking a dynamic and motivated Regional Sales Manager to drive growth in a multi-state region by identifying and developing new business opportunities within the piping, pump,...

Sales Consultant

  • Apex, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Apex, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 8 hours ago

Sales Consultant When you join Victra Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to Every Guest. Every...

Sales Development Representative - Inside Sales Program

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

Company Description At Intelerad, we believe the path to answers in healthcare should be clear-whether you are waiting for a diagnosis or trying to expedite one. Our medical imaging solutions...

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Outside Sales Representative - Restoration

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

About the Role: The Outside Sales Representative is critical to driving the growth of the company. This role focuses on developing and maintaining relationships with commercial property management...

Sales Consultant - Audi Cary

  • Cary, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 19 hours ago

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving Whats Right throughout the last...

Sea Logistics Sales Representative

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

It's more than a job As a Sales Representative at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a vital role in support of our rapid growth in sea logistics at Kuehne+Nagel, we are hiring highly motivated...

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
47.3%
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 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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