Sales Associate Jobs in Virginia

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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Outside Sales Representative - Decking Specialist

  • Richmond, VA
  • 26 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 26 days ago

Founded in 1947, Barrons serves professional builders including remodelers, custom home builders and outdoor living builders with specialty products, such as decking, millwork and special-order...

Senior Business Manager, Field Sales Analytics

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

Senior Business Manager, Field Sales Analytics Summary : We are seeking an experienced strategic leader to drive data driven insights aimed at optimizing sales performance through data driven...

Client Service Associate

  • Blairs, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Blairs, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Introduction Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 60+ days ago

... Ward Ct, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Job Description TruGreen Neighborhood Lawn Territory Sales Representative Every TruGreen associate is...

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 3 hours ago

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

Sales Representative

  • Washington, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, VA
  • 4 hours ago

Overview FULL COMMISSION SALES with COMPANY PROVIDED LEADS.... NO COLD CALLING Great Day Improvements (GDI) has been a leader in the home improvement industry since 1966. Due to continued demand...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 hours ago

What You Bring: 5+ years of experience in instrumentation, controls, electrical, mechanical, or industrial sales....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 9 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate in a Galls store, you must provide exceptional customer service to our exceptional public safety professionals....

Showroom Sales Associates

  • Hampton, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 10 hours ago

We are a kitchen countertop stone fabricator. We are expanding and have an opening for front retail salesperson. This job involves dealing with retail customers and contractors, answering the...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Inside Sales Representative: BlueLinx is looking for an Inside Sales Representative. This Inside Sales Representative will work closely with the entire sales team and learn about the BlueLinx...

PT Senior Sales Associate Store 034

  • Springfield, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 10 hours ago

The purpose of this job is to consistently achieve individual sales goals to support the store's sales and profit objectives, provide superior customer service, and take on other senior-level...

Sales Representative

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Dealership: L0595 Priority Nissan Chantilly We are dedicated to delivering honest value, earning customers for life, taking personal ownership, improving constantly and having fun! If you share...

Sales Associate - Part Time

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 10 hours ago

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

Salesperson

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 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...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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