Sales Associate Jobs in Aiken, SC

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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Retail Associate

  • Aiken, SC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 14 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : Aiken Retail Job Connections - Aiken, SC Education Level : None Salary Range : $12.00 Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Flexible, rotating shift Description...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in AIKEN, SC S30789

  • Aiken, SC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 19 hours ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Field Sales Account Representative

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 22 hours ago

Work Location Type: Onsite About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Electrical & Lighting - Day

  • North Augusta, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Augusta, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 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...

Sales Associate Lead-FT

  • Aiken, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 1 day ago

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Sales Associate Lead-PT

  • Aiken, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 1 day ago

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Sales Associate

  • Aiken, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 1 day ago

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Commercial Territory Sales Manager – Georgia Our client, a family-owned leader in stormwater drainage products, is seeking a Commercial Territory Sales Manager to cover Georgia. This is a...

Sales Associate

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Sales Associate Key Responsibilities: Greeting and assisting customers daily according to the Hollywood Feed customer service standards....

Sales Consultant Stokes Hodges Ford

  • Graniteville, SC (10 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Graniteville, SC (10 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Stokes Hodges Ford Description Come be a part of a growing, successful, award-winning team of family-owned dealerships at Stokes Hodges Auto Group, comprised of Stokes-Hodges Ford, Honda Cars of...

SALES ASSOCIATE in AIKEN, SC S30789

  • Aiken, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 2 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in AIKEN, SC S30789

  • Aiken, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 2 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W1270

  • North Augusta, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Augusta, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Ready to unlock unlimited earning potential? You will have unlimited earning potential with $16/hour base pay and uncapped commission! Employees earn $19/hour just hitting minimum...

Route Sales Representative

  • North Augusta, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Augusta, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 5 days ago

Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Route Sales Representatives are responsible for delivering, selling, and merchandising FritoLay's complete line of products...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Aiken, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 5 days ago

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industry. We are seeking a motivated Inside Sales Representative to...

Demographic Data for Aiken, SC

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Aiken, SC

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Aiken, SC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
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 Aiken, SC
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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