Sales Associate Jobs in Columbia, 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 Sales Associate

  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 hours ago

Retail Sales Associate for US Patriot Part Time Retail Sales Associate - Off Post at Fort Jackson, SC Starting Rate: $17.75/hour Come and join a FUN sales team with US Patriot!...

Sleep Expert - Sales

  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 hours ago

Now Hiring! Sleep Expert Sales Is your current job a nightmare? Make it a dream! Mattress Firm The most trusted authority on sleep Were no ordinary mattress company. In just over 30 years,...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 hours ago

Inside Sales Representative 1240 Atlas Rd, Columbia, South Carolina, US, 29209 Sales Full-Time 6210 or Register Job Description Beacon is now QXO! We're looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 22 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...

Builder - Sales Associate

  • Columbia, SC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 22 hours ago

Rite Rug, the largest privately owned flooring installation company in the U.S., with a strong 90-year history, is seeking a sales professional. POSITION SUMMARY: This position would be primarily...

Sales Associate

  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do As a sales associate you'll delight shoppers with everything for extraordinary gift giving, entertaining and decorating....

Route Sales Representative

  • West Columbia, SC (4 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (4 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

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

Consumer Mkts Sales Rep

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 Job Posting End Date: May 9, 2025 Weve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our...

Logistics Sales Representative

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

LOGISTICS SALES REPRESENTATIVE TMC Transportation - TN/Career Site Columbia, SC (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC Transportation is one of the nation's largest privately-held flatbed carriers. We...

Business Development Representative

  • North, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • North, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture...

Hyundai Sales Associate

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

Automotive Sales / Auto Representative Now is the perfect time to consider a career in auto sales with Our Dealership! Apply to be a member of our automotive sales representative team today! Job...

Outside Insurance Sales Consultant

  • Elgin, SC (18 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elgin, SC (18 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a...

Customer Service Representative 3rd Shift

  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago

associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career!...

Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Columbiana Station

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

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

Director, Field Sales

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

. + Strategic sales planning and deep knowledge of sales methodology, territory development, territory tiering, resource allocation and leadership technique. + Pipeline management (via SFDC) and forecasting...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Columbia, SC

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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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