Sales Associate Jobs in Bristol, TN

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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Lead Sales Representative

  • Alpine Legacy Group
  • Bristol, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bristol, TN
  • 1 hour ago

More Results Lead Sales Representative Employer Alpine Legacy Group Location Bristol, Tennessee, US Salary Competitive Closing date Jun 5, 2026 View more categories View less categories Sector...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Piney Flats, TN (16 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Piney Flats, TN (16 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 1 day 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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PT Produce Sales Associate

  • Food Lion
  • Abingdon, VA (16 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Abingdon, VA (16 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 415950 Address: USA-VA-Abingdon-845 Village Blvd Store Code: Store 02500 Produce/Perishable (7232273) Food Lion has been providing an...

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Sales associate, Johnson City Marketplace

  • Lane Bryant
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 2 days ago

About us Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is...

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Sales Associate

  • The Vitamin Shoppe
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Vitamin Shoppe is looking for a Part-Time Health Enthusiast. If youre passionate about health and wellnessand interested in becoming incredibly knowledgeable about the latest and...

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Sales associate, Johnson City Marketplace

  • KnitWell Group
  • Johnson City, TN (22 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN (22 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 4 days ago

About us Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is...

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Aggregate Outside Sales Representative

  • Martin Marietta
  • Watauga, TN (15 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Watauga, TN (15 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary Consists of, but not limited to, being responsible for sales of construction aggregates in designated market area. Maintain positive relationship with all customers. Work with...

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Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant - Stroke/Thrombosis - Asheville, NC

  • Bayer Inc.
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 6 days ago

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're...

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New Truck Salesperson

  • Worldwide Equipment Enterprises
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 12 days ago

Responsible for selling new Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Trailers, Buses, and/or Equipment in accordance with the Dealership AOR and market share objectives. Promotes all product lines for...

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Automotive Customer Experience Advisor

  • Hudson Automotive Group
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 14 days ago

If you're an experienced Automotive Sales Associate, or an accomplished Sales professional looking to join a top-performing operation, its time to shift your career into gear with Johnson City Ford!...

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Sales Associate - Tri-Cities, TN - Sports Medicine

  • Stryker Corporation
  • Bristol, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Bristol, TN
  • 15 days ago

What you will do As a sales associate in our Sports Medicine specialty, you'll be the face of Stryker products....

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Sr Business Development Representative

  • Atmos Energy Corp.
  • Bristol, VA (7 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bristol, VA (7 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 16 days ago

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION Primary Duties Manages the process to connect and serve new residential / commercial...

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T-Mobile Sales Representative

  • Connectivity Source
  • Bristol, VA (7 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bristol, VA (7 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 16 days ago

MAKE EVERYDAY RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. AVERAGE ALL IN PAY RANGE WITH BONUSES AND SPIFFS $19 TO $23 PER HOUR NEW HIRE BONUS RAMP UP STRUCTURE!! WHO is this FOR? All new hires for MOBILE ASSOCIATE AND...

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In Home Sales Consultant

  • Renewal by Andersen
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 19 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN (20 miles from Bristol, TN)
  • 19 days ago

In Home Sales Consultant (Design Consultant) Renewal by Andersen - Tri-Cities Territory About Renewal by Andersen Renewal by Andersen is the custom division of Andersen Windows. Founded in 1903,...

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Inside Sales Representative - Manufacturing

  • AIRLINE HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
  • Bristol, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Bristol, TN
  • 19 days ago

The Inside Sales Representative provides support for fluid power and/or automation and/or motion control products. This position is hybrid 3 days a week in Bristol, PA. The employee reports to the...

Hybrid

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Sales Associate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Bristol, TN

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Bristol, TN 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 Bristol, TN
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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