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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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $32000.00 - $100000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills,...

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Canby, OR (24 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Canby, OR (24 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 3 hours ago

Job Listing ID: 4305066 Job Title: Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time) Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Canby Date Posted: 07/04/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift...

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 5 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will deliver excellent customer service in point of sale and customer services processes while focusing on consistent execution and operational efficiency. You...

Sales Consultant Oncology - Portland, OR

  • Salem, OR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 6 hours ago

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it...

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 8 hours ago

The Sales Associate is also responsible for executing initiatives and tasks as assigned by the leadership team....

Part Time Sales Representative Work from Home

  • Salem, OR
  • 19 hours ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 19 hours ago

Vector Marketing is running interviews for sales rep positions, start work within the week! Basic responsibilities include working with customers, explaining our American made Cutco products, and...

Remote Work

The North Face: Sales Associate - Woodburn

  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Sales Associate As a Sales Associate you will be the face of the brand to our retail customers and will be responsible for creating best-in-class customer experience in the store....

Product Consultant

  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago

Company :** Highmark Health **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** Highmark is seeking a Product Consultant to provide end-to-end product administration, ensuring both current and new products are...

Sales Associate

  • Dallas, OR (17 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, OR (17 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 day ago

As a Sales Associate you will be eligible for; 401K Tuition Reimbursement Program Flexible schedules Full Time positions are also eligible for medical benefits....

Sales Associate

  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview The Sales Associate is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive customer experience....

Sales Development Representative (Entry-Level)

  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago

Sales Development Representative (Entry-Level) Salem, OR | Full-Time | Onsite | W-2 Employee Ignite Your Sales Career with the Nations Leading Tech Dealer Pacific Office Automation (POA) is the...

Sales Person

  • Gervais, OR (11 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gervais, OR (11 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an additional full-time salesperson to join our fun family team. Selling utility and equipment trailers, sub-compact tractors, portable sawmills, and more. Will need to be efficient...

Licensed Sales Representative

  • Salem, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 3 days ago

This position quotes insurance policy premiums to incoming sales prospects while providing excellent customer service to new and existing customers. This position will report to a Sentry Office...

Sales Associate - PT

  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age....

Part Time Sales Associate

  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Clarks is looking for Part Time Sales Associates to join the team! Our employees are the sole of our company....

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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
47.3%
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 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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