Sales Associate Jobs in Rutland, VT

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.

1-15 of 21 Jobs

Inside Sales Representative

  • Pac-Van, Inc.
  • South Royalton, VT (21 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • South Royalton, VT (21 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 19 hours ago

Pac-Van, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Finance Corporation, provides storage and office space solutions to its customers through the leasing and selling of storage containers, mobile...

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Computed Tomography Sales Consultant - Radiology - Rochester, NY

  • Bayer Inc.
  • Rutland, VT
  • 1 day ago
  • Rutland, VT
  • 1 day ago

Computed Tomography Sales Consultant - Radiology - Rochester, NY PURPOSE The Computed Tomography Sales Consultant is responsible for driving revenue growth and market share for Bayer's computed...

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Counter Sales Rep w/CDL B License (for backups)

  • Maine Oxy
  • Rutland, VT
  • 3 days ago
  • Rutland, VT
  • 3 days ago

$2500 Sign On Bonus!! Maine Oxy is looking for a hard-working, hands-on Counter Sales Rep to join our shop in Lebanon, NH. If you like working with your hands, helping customers, and learning new...

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Primary Care Sales Consultant - NH/ VT/ Plattsburgh, NY

  • Bayer Inc.
  • Rutland, VT
  • 6 days ago
  • Rutland, VT
  • 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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This Way ONward Seasonal Sales Associate - Promenade

  • 200 Old Navy, LLC
  • Ludlow, VT (19 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ludlow, VT (19 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 7 days ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

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Sales Rep - Large Grocery / Mass Merchant / Large Format

  • Pepsi Beverages Company
  • Rutland, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Rutland, VT
  • 7 days ago

Great Pay. Great Benefits. Growth Opportunities. Target Pay of ($60,000) Benefits -- Medical, vision and dental Company-provided retirement benefits Paid time off World class training and growth...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Stores Company Inc (500)
  • East Middlebury, VT (24 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 11 days ago
  • East Middlebury, VT (24 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 11 days 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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Sales Associate

  • TenneyBrook
  • Rutland, VT
  • 11 days ago
  • Rutland, VT
  • 11 days ago

Join our team as a Sales Associate and take your career to the next level. We offer amazing opportunities for career growth through our internal training programs. Apply now!...

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Parts Counter Sales

  • United Ag & Turf NE
  • Chittenden, VT (4 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chittenden, VT (4 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 13 days ago

Parts Counter Sales United Ag & Turf NE Hiring Location Rutland VT United Ag & Turf NE is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across the Northeast. We service customers in a variety of...

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Salesperson

  • Western Auto Puerto Rico Inc (520)
  • North Pomfret, VT (21 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Pomfret, VT (21 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 13 days 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

  • Hannaford Bros Co
  • Rutland, VT
  • 14 days ago
  • Rutland, VT
  • 14 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 501173 Address: USA-VT-Rutland-318 Main Street Store Code: Store 08306 Produce/Perishable (5152155) Hannaford Supermarkets started...

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Meat Sales Associate

  • BJ's Wholesale Club
  • Quechee, VT (24 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Quechee, VT (24 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 16 days ago

A World-Class Team BJs Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work...

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Sales Trainee

  • Red Bull
  • Killington, VT (6 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Killington, VT (6 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 16 days ago

This is a training role that is made to prepare the Sales Trainee for the Account Sales Manager role. The role primarily is to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the ASM...

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Outside Sales Representative

  • UniFirst
  • Center Rutland, VT (4 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Center Rutland, VT (4 miles from Rutland, VT)
  • 22 days ago

At UniFirst, were a global leader in uniform rental and facility service solutions for businesses across industries - from manufacturing and food processing to healthcare and hospitality. With a...

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Life Sales Agent

  • AAA
  • Rutland, VT
  • 28 days ago
  • Rutland, VT
  • 28 days ago

Life Sales Agent If you are a career-minded, service-driven individual looking to join a fast-paced organization that is nationally known, then you have arrived. With our strong AAA products,...

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Demographic Data for Rutland, VT

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Rutland, VT

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Rutland, VT 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 Rutland, VT
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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