Sales Associate Jobs in Ohio

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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Eye Care Partners

Sales Associate- Training Provided!

Job Title: Optical Technician/ Sales Associate Company: Clarkson Eyecare Location: Reynoldsburg, OH Training Provided No medical/eyecare experience required!...

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $55000.00 - $65000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Liberty Township, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Liberty Township, OH
  • 14 days ago

The Sales Associate will assume the Stock Specialist responsibilities in their absence....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Columbus, OH
  • moments ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • moments ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, you will be responsible for managing all transactions while providing excellent guest service....

Sales Representative

  • Stow, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stow, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Associates with enthusiastic personalities to join our team of Energy Pros....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Stow, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stow, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Associates with enthusiastic personalities to join our team of Energy Pros....

Full Time - Sales Associate - ProServices - Day

  • Sandusky, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sandusky, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This...

Sales Associate

  • Whitehall, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Whitehall, OH
  • 7 hours ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Inside Sales Representative, Pediatric Nutrition - Columbus, OH

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

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Salesperson

  • Barnesville, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Barnesville, OH
  • 7 hours 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...

T-Mobile Sales Representative

  • Fremont, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fremont, OH
  • 7 hours ago

MAKE EVERYDAY RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. AVERAGE ALL IN PAY RANGE WITH BONUSES AND SPIFFS $19 TO $23 PER HOUR NEW HIRE BONUS RAMP UP STRUCTURE!! WHO is this FOR? All new hires for MOBILE ASSOCIATE AND...

Sales Associate / Design Consultant - Full Time

  • Westlake, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Westlake, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our...

Sales Trainee

  • Youngstown, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Youngstown, OH
  • 7 hours ago

R10067700 Sales Trainee (Open) Location: Youngstown, OH - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Sales Trainee will be placed in and must successfully complete a comprehensive training...

Outside Sales Representative/Sales Professional

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

Job Summary If you are passionate about selling, finding and winning new customers, new business, closing deals and sustaining these relationships even after the sale, the Sales Pro role may be...

Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Ohio

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Ohio offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
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 Ohio
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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