Sales Associate Jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

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 - Part-Time

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 8 hours ago

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. as a Retail Sales Associate!...

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 20 hours ago

Vector Marketing is running interviews for sales rep positions, start work within the week! Basic responsibilities include working with customers, explaining our American made Cutco products, and...

Remote Work

Sales Associate - PT

  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age....

Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Valley Mall - VA

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 22 hours ago

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

Customer Service Representative

  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Shentel is hiring a Customer Service Representative (CSR) to join our call center team. We are looking for a sales-oriented customer service professional to sell Shentel's broadband and television...

Sales Associate

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 4 days ago

The Retail Sales Associate assists Ollie's customers and helps to maintain the store appearance....

Sales Associate - PT (688)

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 4 days ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age....

Sales Associate - Part Time

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 4 days ago

As a Sales Associate, you will drive store sales and metrics through providing excellent customer service to each customer....

FT Produce Sales Associate

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 4 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 441603 Address: USA-VA-Harrisonburg-1751 Virginia Avenue Store Code: Store 00974 Produce/Perishable (7217609) Food Lion has been...

PT Deli Bakery Sales Associate

  • Grottoes, VA (13 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Grottoes, VA (13 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 441366 Address: USA-VA-Grottoes-83 Augusta Avenue Store Code: Store 02542 Deli (7233204) Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh...

Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W1726

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 5 days ago

Overview Ready to unlock unlimited earning potential? You will have unlimited earning potential with $13.50/hour base pay and uncapped commission! Employees earn $16.50/hour just hitting minimum...

Sales Associate-8193 Harrisonburg, VA 22801

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 6 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Verizon Sales Consultant

  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! Average and High-End Sales Consultants earn $56000 $111000 +/ year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in WAYNESBORO, VA S10432

  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (21 miles from Harrisonburg, VA)
  • 7 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...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Harrisonburg, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.2%
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 Harrisonburg, VA
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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