Sales Associate Jobs in Oshawa, ON

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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Part Time Sales Representative (Koodo) Scarborough Town Centre

  • Telus
  • Scarborough, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Scarborough, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 8 hours ago

What does it mean to join our TELUS family? Our goal is to provide Canadians with an excellent experience, by connecting with our customers and meeting all their needs under one roof We are...

In Person Part Time

Mobile Sales Associate (Part Time)

  • Best Buy Canada
  • Ajax, ON (9 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ajax, ON (9 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a retail sales associate, which we call an advisor at Best Buy. As a retail sales associate, you will be the face of Best Buy for everyone who visits our stores....

In Person Part Time

Management and Sales Trainee

  • Sherwin Williams
  • Bowmanville, ON (7 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowmanville, ON (7 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 2 days ago

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams...

In Person

Hospitality Territory Service and Sales Representative

  • Ecolab
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 7 days ago

Join Ecolabs sales team as a Hospitality Territory Service and Sales Representative covering Bowmanville and Oshawa and the surrounding areas. Within our industry leading Institutional division,...

In Person

Counter Sales Associate 2

  • Daikin Industries
  • Markham, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Markham, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 8 days ago

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc., is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative position for our Branch Operations group located...

In Person

Sales Assistant - Stouffville

  • COBS Bread
  • Stouffville, ON (20 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 12 days ago
  • Stouffville, ON (20 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 12 days ago

Join the COBS Bread Family in Stouffville! 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work Our Role At COBS Bread, we believe in creating an environment that helps you thrive. As a...

In Person

Nutrition Sales Representative Primary Care Nutrition (Scarborough, ON) (12-Month Contract)

  • Abbott
  • Scarborough, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 12 days ago
  • Scarborough, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 12 days ago

About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and...

Remote

Sales Service Representative

  • Performance Food Group
  • Ajax, ON (9 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ajax, ON (9 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 14 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more...

In Person

Sales Associate LensCrafters

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Pickering, ON (13 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pickering, ON (13 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 14 days ago

The role of Sales Associate helps establish LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs in your community....

In Person

Sales Representative- Automotive Refinish

  • Sherwin Williams
  • Scarborough, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 14 days ago
  • Scarborough, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 14 days ago

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of...

In Person

Customer Service / Inside Sales Rep (On-Site)

  • Cnx
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 15 days ago

Job Title: Customer Service / Inside Sales Rep (On-Site) Job Description The Advisor II, Sales position interfaces with customers via inbound calls, outbound calls, or through the Internet for the...

In Person

Field Operations Associate

  • Grainger
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 20 days ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 20 days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million...

In Person

Part Time Sales Associate

  • Petvalu
  • Courtice, ON (3 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 23 days ago
  • Courtice, ON (3 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 23 days ago

Job Overview: As a Sales Associate you will use your knowledge and experience to help Pet Parents find the right nutrition and other solutions for their pets....

In Person Part Time

Outside Sales Rep

  • United Rentals
  • Scarborough, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 27 days ago
  • Scarborough, ON (21 miles from Oshawa, ON)
  • 27 days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As an...

In Person

Business Development Representative - Eastern GTA

  • AGAT Laboratories
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 28 days ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 28 days ago

Your future is bright at AGAT! At AGAT Laboratories, we are the next step in your career! By joining AGAT, you become part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team that fosters innovation, collaboration,...

In Person

Sales Associate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Dynamics 365: Customer Engagement for Sales
During this three-week course, youll understand the importance of customer relationship management and how this can help create customer loyalty and improve retention. Youll learn how to build a...
Sales and Advertising Ethics in the Fashion Industry
Advertising is essential in the fashion industry but there are many ethical issues to navigate in order to successfully, and legally, promote and sell fashion products. On this two-week course,...
Entrepreneurial Sales
This course outlines the practical and tactical ins and outs of how to sell technical products to a sophisticated marketplace. How to build and manage a sales force; building compensation systems...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Oshawa, ON

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Oshawa, ON 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 Oshawa, ON
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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