Sales Associate Jobs in Columbus, OH

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,...

Field Sales Representative (Manheim)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 15 days ago

Manheim, a Cox Automotive brand, is currently hiring a Field Sales Representative/Senior Client Solutions Executive to join our team in Ohio. Ideal candidate will live in the...

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Enterprise Sales Representative

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 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...

Retail Sales Associate - Full-Time

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 hours ago

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. as a Retail Sales Associate!...

Retail Sales Associate (Early Morning) - Market at Hilliard

  • Hilliard, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hilliard, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 4 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Retail Sales Associate - (Early Morning) - Polaris T/C

  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Clinical Sales Consultant -West

  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 hours ago

Position Summary The Clinical Sales Consultant - Vascular Access is responsible for supporting and expanding the clinical application of ICU Medical products and solutions across all hospital...

Clinical Sales Consultant - Northeast

  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 hours ago

Position Summary The Clinical Sales Consultant is responsible for attainment of a sales quota in a complex clinical sales role with capital medical devices and software with long sales cycles. The...

Fine Jewelry Commission Sales Associate - Polaris Mall

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Your role as the Fine Jewelry Commission Sales Associate is to be the resident guru around all things Fine Jewelry in the entire store....

PT Sales Associate

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 hours ago

About the Role As a Lovesac Sales Associate, you will use your top ambition to create a welcoming and engaging in-store experience and help our customers design our products to fit their style and space...

SAP Business Development Representative

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 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,...

Design Sales Representative

  • Marysville, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Marysville, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 7 hours ago

3 Day Blinds is a national retailer and manufacturer of quality, custom-made blinds, shades, draperies, and shutters. We are proud to be part of the Hunter Douglas family of brands. Over the last...

Customer Service Representative

  • Delaware, OH (13 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Delaware, OH (13 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 7 hours ago

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome. Job Requisition #: 031389 Customer Service Representative...

Customer Service Representative in New Albany, OH

  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : We are immediately hiring a Customer Service Representative (Hybrid) in New Albany, OH for our Supply...

Sales Associate, UGG

  • Sunbury, OH (14 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sunbury, OH (14 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 18 hours ago

Summary Our Sales Associates are critical to the success of our stores. As a Sales Associate, its your job to create the best possible customer experience....

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Columbus, OH

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH
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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