Sales Associate Jobs in Olympia, WA

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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Sales Representative Concrete

  • 01610 Corliss Resources LLC
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Line of Business: RMCAs a Senior Sales Representative in the Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) division, you will be responsible for driving sales, building strong relationships with customers, and...

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Counter Sales Associate

  • Whitecap
  • Olympia, WA (8 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA (8 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a Counter Sales Associate! Why a career with White Cap?...

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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 19 hours ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Field Sales Development Representative - Companion Animal

  • Merck
  • Olympia, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in...

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Senior Technical Sales Representative-Hospitality (West Coast)

  • Honeywell
  • Olympia, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Were committed to delivering customer success through our comprehensive expertise in guestroom automation and energy management software and technology. The Sr Sales Representative will be...

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Sales Representative - Work Market

  • ADP
  • Home, WA (20 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Home, WA (20 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

Applications for this role will be accepted on an ongoing basis Work Market : An ADP Company Who We Are: Work Market is the great enabler for the modern work experience. We were founded in 2010...

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Entry Level Sales

  • Jared Bouchey-Farmers Insurance Agency
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Are you looking for a career to replace your job? Jared Bouchey-Farmers Insurance Agency in OLYMPIA, Washington, is looking for an experienced sales representative to join our team. In this role,...

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Sales Development Representative

  • Red River
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

This position will be on the front line for generating interest in Red Rivers service offerings. Sales Development Representatives make cold calls to prospects to identify decision-makers, qualify...

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HCM Sales Consultant

  • UKG
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Why UKG : At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end...

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Sales Development Representative II

  • FedEx
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary: As a member of a sales team, the sales development rep is responsible for prospecting net new business, within a defined geographic territory in the small and medium...

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Sales Associate

  • LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (15 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (15 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do: Our Sales Associates are vital to the success of Sunglass Hut....

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Automotive Sales Representative - Commission-Based Olympia Subaru

  • George Gee Automotive
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago

At Olympia Subaru, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and providing the latest Subaru models to our community. We're committed to creating a positive, welcoming...

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Territory Sales Representative - Restaurant Industry

  • Auto-Chlor System
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago

New Opening: Territory Sales Representative - Tacoma, WA Earn Big with Independence and Flexibility in Tacoma! High Earnings: Top earners will make $100,000-$120,000 in their first year in this...

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Membership Sales Representative

  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Do you believe small businesses are the heartbeat of your community? Are you motivated by meaningful work and the chance to earn what you’re worth? Are you looking for a career where your...

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Membership Sales Representative - Elite

  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
  • Yelm, WA (19 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Yelm, WA (19 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Join the Voice of Small Business: Elite Outside Sales Advocate Do you want a career that impacts your community, your state, and our nation? NFIB is looking for the rare professional who...

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Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Olympia, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Olympia, WA 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 Olympia, WA
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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