Sales Associate Jobs in Reading, PA

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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Comparion Insurance Agency

Insurance Agent (Base salary + Uncapped commissions)

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

Sales Consultant

  • Reading, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 6 days ago

Mattress Warehouse is growing! About us: At Mattress Warehouse, we empower our associates to shape their careers and make a meaningful impact every day. As one of the largest and fastest-growing...

Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

  • New Holland, PA (17 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Holland, PA (17 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

AutoZone's Part-Time Retail Sales Associates drive sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

Retail Sales Associate - Philadelphia Premium

  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Tools - Day

  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 5 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...

Solar Sales Consultant

  • Reading, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 7 hours ago

About Lumina: We're committed to working towards building a better future through sustainable energy. As the top-rated solar company in the Mid-Atlantic and one of the fastest-growing in the...

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Retail Sales Representative

  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Description Retail Sales Representative - Full Time MarketSource, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated sales & marketing solutions to Fortune 500 companies. We offer a dynamic environment...

Fitness Sales Associate

  • Reading, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 11 hours ago

As a Sales Associate, your primary role is to help clients achieve their goals through our unique practitioner-assisted stretching membership model....

Sales Associate, UGG

  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 18 hours ago

Summary Our Sales Associates are critical to the success of our stores. As a Sales Associate, its your job to create the best possible customer experience....

Retail Associate - The Barn & Hearth Shop

  • Bird in Hand, PA (24 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bird in Hand, PA (24 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 18 hours ago

This Retail Sales Associate position would also support The Shoppes at Millers, as necessary....

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 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...

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Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Philadelphia Premium

  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 21 hours ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Weis2Go Sales Associate

  • Gap, PA (23 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Gap, PA (23 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Grocery Sales Associate

  • Gap, PA (23 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Gap, PA (23 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

  • Sinking Spring, PA (5 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sinking Spring, PA (5 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Reading, PA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Reading, PA 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 Reading, PA
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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