Sales Associate Jobs in Rhode Island

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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Mainely Tubs

Experienced Sales Consultant

Position Summary: As a Sales Consultant at Mainely Tubs, your primary responsibility is to bring leads into the showroom, deliver impactful presentations and close sales. You will leverage your...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Cranston, RI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 60+ days ago

Were looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad...

Sales Associate - Guest Specialist

  • RI
  • 3 hours ago
  • RI
  • 3 hours ago

Sales Associates - Bilingual English/ Spanish a PLUS!...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Cranston, RI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 6 hours ago

Job Shift: Flex Hours Job Identification: 45963 Job Category: Retail Stores Job Schedule: Part time On-site Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service with our customers needs in mind....

Commissioned Salesperson

  • Warwick, RI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 6 hours ago

Position Overview** Job Description Summary Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices every employee of C&S and their family of...

Sleep Expert (Sales)

  • Manville, RI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Manville, RI
  • 14 hours ago

Not only do we invest in training, but all new sales associates are eligible for a performance-based bonus after their sixth month of employment....

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

  • Newport, RI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 15 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

Part Time Sales Representative Work from Home

  • Cranston, RI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 15 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

Sales Consultant - Center Store - Minneapolis Area - Remote

  • Providence, RI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 18 hours ago

Job Ref: 170774 Location: Providence, RI 02908 Location Flexibility: Remote Category: Sales Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Exempt Anticipated Closing Date: July 8, 2025 Pay Basis Yearly Pay Range...

Remote Work

Retail Sales Associate, Providence Place - Part Time

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Generalist colleague, the Macys shopper is your highest priority....

Retail Sales Associate (Full Time or Part Time)

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview: Starting salary : $15.00 / hour Key Responsibilities: Meet and exceed sales goals Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.) Manage customer needs and...

Principal Sales Consultant

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

Provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying the technology/application to client business. Facilitation of customer product/application understanding through presentations...

Product Consultant

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 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 - PT

  • Cranston, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 1 day ago

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

Customer Service Representative

  • Richmond, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, RI
  • 1 day ago

Customer Service Representative Customer Service Careers Available at Washington Trust! Our Customer Solutions Center Employees create an environment of trust and an exceptional experience for our...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Rhode Island

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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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