Sales Associate Jobs in Salem, OR

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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Summer Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Under Armour
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 28 days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 28 days ago

As a Seasonal Sales Associate, youll deliver exceptional customer service, drive sales, and help keep the store clean and organized....

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Sales Consultant

  • Carmax
  • Salem, OR
  • 15 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 15 days ago

6005 - Salem - 395 Lancaster Drive SE, Salem, Oregon, 97317 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Customer Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering an iconic,...

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Returning Sales Associate - Spirit

  • Spirit Halloween
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • moments ago
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • moments ago

The Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining Guest Services as per Company Standards....

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Sales Associate - Spirit

  • Spirit Halloween
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • moments ago
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • moments ago

The Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining Guest Services as per Company Standards....

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Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Wal-Mart
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 hour ago

Pharmacy associates focus on the needs of our customers as they entrust us with their prescriptions and health needs. They are responsible for providing customer service in our store pharmacies....

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Verizon Sales Consultant

  • Cellular Sales Verizon Authorized Retailer
  • Dundee, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Dundee, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 21 hours ago

Cellular Sales: Cellular Sales is Growing! Sales Consultants typically earn $65,000+ annually in commissions and bonuses! Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced...

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Sales Associate

  • Orangetheory Fitness
  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago

Be fit. Change lives. Have fun. If you mention fitness within moments of meeting someone...if you encourage friends and family to get off the couch and get active...if you know and...

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Parts Sales Counterperson I

  • Pape Machinery Agriculture & Turf
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 day ago

PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – AGRICULTURE & TURF DIVISION – MCMINNVILLE, OR PARTS SALES COUNTERPERSON I: Do you love working in a positive, high-energy environment? Do you enjoy providing a great...

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Sales Associate

  • Columbia Distributing
  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago

Sales Associates accomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives....

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Spanish Bilingual Automotive Sales Representative Hiring Now!

  • Salem, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 2 days ago

All Star Labor and Staffing is hiring for a Spanish Bilingual Sales Representative for a small family owned Car dealership in the Salem area. The ideal candidate for this position has about 1-2...

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Entry Level Product Representative

  • Salem, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 2 days ago

Entry-Level Product Representative $700+/Week + Bonuses Looking for a full-time opportunity with great pay, bonuses, and room to grow? We're currently hiring motivated individuals to help showcase...

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Sales Consultant

  • Victra
  • Stayton, OR (16 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stayton, OR (16 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Sales Consultant Why Victra: Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to Every Guest. Every Time.From...

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Sales Consultant Part-Time

  • Victra
  • Stayton, OR (16 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stayton, OR (16 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Sales Consultant Why Victra? Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to Every Guest. Every Time.From...

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Commercial Sales Representative

  • ServiceMaster Restore
  • Salem, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company car Competitive salary Dental insurance Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Join a trusted leader in...

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At Bayer, we're reimagining what's possible in healthcare-driven by our bold mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none." We're launching a dynamicInstitutional & Specialty Sales teamto bring...

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Demographic Data for Salem, OR

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Salem, OR

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR
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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