Sales Associate Jobs in Knoxville, 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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Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Pigeon Forge, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pigeon Forge, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

The Sales Associate will assume the Stock Specialist responsibilities in their absence....

Sales Representative

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 29 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 29 days ago

Job Description: We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid...

Retail Associate

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview: A successful Retail Store Associate will strive to go for WOW! Go for WOW! is the standard of customer service at Duluth Trading Company. It is treating the customer right and...

Sales Associate Lead-FT

  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 5 hours ago

Company: Dollar General Location: Sevierville, TN Career Level: Associate Industries: Retail, Wholesale, Apparel Description Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving...

Retail Sales Associate Golf

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 hours ago

House of Sport by DICK'S Sporting Goods is more than just a store. It is a destination, an experience, a place where athletes can experiment and play. A retail store devoted to sport where our...

Salesperson

  • Kodak, TN (16 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kodak, TN (16 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 6 hours ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

Overnight Food Service Sales Associate

  • Oak Ridge, TN (20 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN (20 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 8 hours ago

NOW HIRING Open Availability Preferred Overnight - 3rd Shift Part Time Paid Weekly* Starting at $14.00 per hour + $.75 shift differential CrossAmerica Partners is a leading wholesale distributor...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Outside Lawn & Garden - Closing

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 hours ago

Expand your career possibilities. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in...

Amusement Sales Associate - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal

  • Pigeon Forge, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pigeon Forge, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 8 hours ago

The right Amusement Sales Associate checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator....

Insurance Sales Trainee/Sales Representative

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 hours ago

We are GROWING and we are searching for you! What We Offer: No cold calling involved Uncapped commission potential Lucrative bonus opportunities including performance-based bonuses and sales...

RV Salesperson

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 8 hours ago

Overview LAZYDAYS SALES ASSOCIATES SUMMARY Lazydays RV is looking for RV Sales Associates to join our growing team! Would you like to begin an exciting and rewarding career selling RVs?...

Sales Assistant

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 20 hours ago

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! This key sales position provides assistance to the sales director and the sales team by performing designated sales and marketing support tasks for residential...

Route Sales Representative

  • Knoxville, TN (4 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN (4 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 23 hours 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...

T-Mobile Retail Sales Associate - Sevierville, Tennessee (Bilingual- Spanish preferred)

  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 23 hours ago

Apply now to become a successful Retail Sales Associate....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SEVIERVILLE, TN S31201

  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sevierville, TN (21 miles from Knoxville, TN)
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Knoxville, TN

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Knoxville, TN

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, 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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