Sales Associate Jobs in Lynchburg, 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 - Wards Crossing West

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 4 hours 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,...

Customer Service Representative

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynchburg, 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 Consultant

  • Bedford, VA (20 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bedford, VA (20 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Sales Consultant When you join Victra Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to Every Guest. Every...

Sales Consultant Part-Time

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

Sales Consultant Part-Time When you join Victra Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Part-Time Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to...

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US...

Sales Associate - Spencers

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 3 days ago

Sales Associate - Spencer's Lynchburg, VA (Onsite) Part-Time Sales Associate - Spirit Lynchburg, VA (Onsite) Seasonal / Temp View More Jobs Retail Retail Sales Retail Sales Associate Sales Sales Associate...

Build $20,000/Month in Residuals Sales Reps Wanted (Remote)

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 5 days ago

At 123Websites, we dont just pay you a commission we help you build a passive income stream that can pay you $20,000+ per month, and you get paid every single week. Earn 50% of every client's...

Remote Work

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

  • Madison Heights, VA (8 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison Heights, VA (8 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 5 days 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...

Sales Consultant - USBL - US

  • Appomattox, VA (21 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Appomattox, VA (21 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Company: US0007 Sysco Virginia, LLC Sales Territory: US-VA-Lynchburg Zip Code: 22801 Travel Percentage: Up to 25% COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos...

Food Sales Representative - Lynchburg, VA

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 7 days ago

The Area Manager position will perform the following duties: Manages a geographical sales territory ensuring that independent and regional account business is developed and budgeted sales and...

SALES ASSOCIATE in BEDFORD, VA S18693

  • Bedford, VA (20 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bedford, VA (20 miles from Lynchburg, 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...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in RED HOUSE, VA S19480

  • Red House, VA (21 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Red House, VA (21 miles from Lynchburg, 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...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in HUDDLESTON, VA S19906

  • Huddleston, VA (23 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huddleston, VA (23 miles from Lynchburg, 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...

SALES ASSOCIATE in APPOMATTOX, VA S02583

  • Appomattox, VA (21 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Appomattox, VA (21 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in ALTAVISTA, VA S03689

  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager....

Demographic Data for Lynchburg, VA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Lynchburg, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, 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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