Sales Associate Jobs in Greenville, 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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Sales Support Representative

  • Ferguson
  • Greenville, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Position Details: Location | Onsite - Billy Leudesdorf Schedule | Monday Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Responsibilities Work together with Sales associates to support customer needs by determining the best...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Tarboro, NC (20 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tarboro, NC (20 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

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Rental Sales Representative - Greenville

  • Gregory Poole Equipment Company
  • Greenville, NC (7 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenville, NC (7 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 5 days ago

PRIMARY FUNCTION : This position is responsible for handling customer needs, answering questions and closing rental request and agreements. Provides rental coordination support between customers,...

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Sales Representative

  • North American
  • Greenville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 5 days ago

General information Name Sales Representative Ref # 2743 City Greenville State South Carolina Country United States Function Sales Description & Requirements Job Description We are in search of a...

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Salesperson

  • 9183 Greenville HO, LLC
  • Greenville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 6 days ago

Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville Location: 3300 South Memorial Dr, Greenville, North Carolina 27834 Summary: Sells new or used vehicles at a profit to the dealership, while ensuring customer...

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Sales Representative

  • Refloor
  • Greenville, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 10 days ago

Sales Representative - Take Control of Your Career and Income Ready to earn what you're worth? Refloor gives you the training, tools, and support to succeed. Learn from top sales leaders, grow...

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Sales Consultant

  • Mattress Warehouse
  • Greenville, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 11 days 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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Seasonal Sales Associate

  • United Bank, Inc.
  • Greenville, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 11 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate with accuracy and efficiency with core banking systems and processing transaction with a sales associate cash drawer....

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Sales Associate/Stock - Tarboro, NC

  • Rainbow Shops
  • Tarboro, NC (20 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tarboro, NC (20 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary: Sales Associate - This is our entry level management position, which will allow you to learn our business, while giving you the skills to operate one of our stores....

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Sales Consultant - Full Time

  • CarMax, Inc.
  • Greenville, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 13 days ago

7177 - Greenville - 2800 Laurens Rd, Greenville, South Carolina, 29607 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Sales Consultant Trainee, you will be the foundation of an...

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Eyewear Customer Service/Sales Advisor Part Time

  • MyEyeDr
  • Greenville, NC
  • 17 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 17 days ago

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As an Eyewear Consultant for MyEyeDr. you play an essential role by providing personalized eyecare through supporting your trusted...

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Sales Consultant

  • A & L RV Sales LLC
  • Chocowinity, NC (20 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chocowinity, NC (20 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities Manage the overall purchase, delivery and ownership experience. Identify and provide solutions to maximize sales opportunities for customers. Provide detailed and accurate product...

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Assistant Route Service Sales Representative (4-Day Workweek) - $20.00/Hour

  • Cintas
  • Greenville, NC (7 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Greenville, NC (7 miles from Greenville, NC)
  • 19 days ago

Requisition Number: 226163 Job Description Cintas is seeking an Assistant Route Service Sales Representative. Responsibilities include providing route service to a set customer base, through the...

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In-Home Sales Representative - Paid Training!

  • West Shore Home Recruiting
  • Greenville, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 20 days ago

Position: Design Consultant Location: Greenville, NC Schedule: Rotating Schedule Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Saturday Who We Are: West Shore Home is a technology-driven and industry-leading home...

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Demographic Data for Greenville, NC

Moving to Greenville, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Greenville, NC below.


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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Greenville, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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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