Sales Associate Jobs in Ontario

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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Staffing Sales Consultant

  • Kitchener, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kitchener, ON
  • 6 hours ago

Randstad, the world's leading partner for talent, is hiring a Staffing Consultant to sell our Operational Talent Solutions. We sell work solutions. What does that mean? We help companies find the...

Client Advisor

  • Nipigon, ON
  • 8 hours ago
  • Nipigon, ON
  • 8 hours ago

Job Summary What is the opportunity? As an RBC Ambassador inside our branches, you will put clients first and find solutions to their individual needs. You will champion the RBC brand and drive...

Sales Associate - CR1102

  • North Bay, ON
  • 8 hours ago
  • North Bay, ON
  • 8 hours ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Retail Sales Associate (Part Time)

  • Barrie, ON
  • 8 hours ago
  • Barrie, ON
  • 8 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a Sales Associate, which we call an Advisor at Best Buy. As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of Best Buy for everyone who visits our stores....

Sales Development Representative

  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 hours ago

Job Role: Sales Development Representative Location: Toronto- Hybrid (3 days a week in office) Who we are: Imagine what even the worlds most exceptional organizations could achieve if all their...

Business Development Representative, Space and Defence

  • Toronto, ON
  • 16 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 16 hours ago

About NordSpace NordSpace ( ) is a Canadian company with the bold mission to advance life on Earth from space, and build an end-to-end space missions company - vying to be the first in Canadian...

Part Time Sales Representative (Koodo) Bramalea City Centre

  • Brampton, ON
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brampton, ON
  • 16 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...

Regional Sales Associate (12 Month Temporary-Full Time Contract)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 16 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 16 hours ago

Temporary Full Time - We are looking for a Regional Sales Associate. Our organization is strong, and were getting stronger. Our Inside Sales team supports our industry leading Wealth businesses....

Sales Associate LensCrafters

  • Markham, ON
  • 17 hours ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 17 hours ago

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

Anthropologie Sales Associate

  • Oakville, ON
  • 17 hours ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 17 hours ago

Location This position is located at 159 Lakeshore Rd East, Oakville, Ontario, L6J5C3 Canada Role Summary A Sales Associate contributes to driving sales through providing a genuine and unique experience...

Infrastructure Sales Representative - Southwest, ON

  • Brampton, ON
  • 17 hours ago
  • Brampton, ON
  • 17 hours ago

Job Title: Infrastructure Sales Representative Location: Southwest, ON Victaulic, founded in 1919, revolutionized pipe assembly with the invention of the "Victory Joint." Today, it's a global...

Non-National Inside Sales Representative

  • Burlington, ON
  • 23 hours ago
  • Burlington, ON
  • 23 hours ago

Primary Job Posting Location: Burlington, Ontario Canada Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next...

Membership Sales Representative

  • Oakville, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 1 day ago

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet...

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Sales Support Specialist

  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Sales Support Specialist Permanent/Full-Time...

Customer Service Representative (Part-Time Cashier)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Customer Service Representative Part-Time...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Ontario

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Ontario 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 Ontario
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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