Sales Associate Jobs in Westerly, RI

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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Guest Service & Sales Agent

  • Great Wolf Lodge
  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 29 days ago

Pay : $17.50 /hr Incentive opportunities: Pack Members in this role may earn additional performance-based incentive pay. Recent averages reported for this position have ranged from $2$5 per hour....

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Solar Sales Consultant - Warm Leads

  • Trinity Solar
  • New London, CT (15 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New London, CT (15 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 14 hours ago

Residential Solar Sales Consultant Warm Leads Uncapped Commission | Warm Leads | Solar + Roofing Income Opportunities Trinity Solar is a leader in residential solar and home energy solutions,...

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Guest Service & Sales Agent

  • Great Wolf Resorts
  • Ledyard, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Ledyard, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 14 hours ago

201 Rainmaker Drive, Mashantucket CT 06338, United States Pay : $17.50 /hr Incentive opportunities: Pack Members in this role may earn additional performance-based incentive pay. Recent averages...

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Sales Representative, Upper Extremities - New Haven, CT

  • Stryker Corporation
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 18 hours ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based What you will do As an Upper Extremities Sales Rep, you work with a high degree of intensity and commitment to sell Stryker Upper Extremities products that meet our...

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Leasing Sales Consultant

  • Village Green
  • West Greenwich, RI (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Greenwich, RI (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Village Green Founded in 1919, Village Green is a diverse, people-first organization that has contributed to its multi-year Great Places to Work, Top Workplaces, and Best...

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Sales and Service Technician

  • Bridgestone Americas
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores,...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Westerly, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 2 days ago

What is a Salesperson? Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieve our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems, basic...

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Sales Consultant

  • Mattress Warehouse
  • Westerly, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 3 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...

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Membership Sales Representative - Elite

  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
  • Wakefield, RI (14 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wakefield, RI (14 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Join the Voice of Small Business: Elite Outside Sales Advocate Do you want a career that impacts your community, your state, and our nation? NFIB is looking for the rare professional who...

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Sales Consultant_2 (Toyota NK)

  • Boch
  • North Kingstown, RI (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Nucar Toyota of North Kingstown is seeking energetic salespeople to join our team of high earning individuals. If you are a strong team player with honesty and integrity, looking for an...

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Sales Associate

  • Tommy Bahama
  • Uncasville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 6 days ago

Please click here to review our Applicant Privacy Policy. LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, its a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of...

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Meat Sales Associate

  • BJ's Wholesale Club
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 7 days ago

A World-Class Team BJs Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work...

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Sales Consultant in Training

  • Johnson Brothers
  • North Kingstown, RI (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the worlds top...

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Retail Sales Representative

  • TCC
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days ago

Associate starts with purpose....

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Salesperson

  • Advance Stores Company Inc (500)
  • Moosup, CT (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Moosup, CT (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days ago

What is a Salesperson? Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieve our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems, basic...

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Demographic Data for Westerly, RI

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Westerly, RI

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Westerly, RI 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 Westerly, RI
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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