Sales Associate Jobs in Charleston, WV

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

  • Scott Depot, WV (15 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Scott Depot, WV (15 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 hour ago

Groundworks West Virginia, A Groundworks Company, is seeking talented Outside Sales Representatives to join their team in the Scott Depot WV area! Our Outside Sales Representatives we call...

Sales and Service Representative

  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago

Join the Crystal Clean Team as a Route Sales & Service Representative! Are you a driven, customer-focused professional looking for a dynamic career in a thriving industry? Crystal Clean (CC) is...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CHARLESTON, WV S15292

  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day 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....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in ELKVIEW, WV S14134

  • Elkview, WV (11 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elkview, WV (11 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day 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

  • Yawkey, WV (20 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yawkey, WV (20 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day 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

  • Yawkey, WV (20 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yawkey, WV (20 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day ago

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

Lead Sales Associate-FT

  • Yawkey, WV (20 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yawkey, WV (20 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day 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....

Sales Associate Lead-PT

  • Hamlin, WV (24 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamlin, WV (24 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 1 day 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 in HAMLIN, WV S31548

  • Hamlin, WV (24 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hamlin, WV (24 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 2 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 HAMLIN, WV S31548

  • Hamlin, WV (24 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hamlin, WV (24 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 2 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 in HAMLIN, WV S31548

  • Hamlin, WV (24 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hamlin, WV (24 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 2 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...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

  • Cross Lanes, WV (8 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cross Lanes, WV (8 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 2 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...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Poca, WV (14 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 3 days ago
  • Poca, WV (14 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 3 days 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...

Sales Representative, Temporary Roll-off

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago

I. Job Summary** Under general supervision, the Temporary Roll-off Sales Representative conducts sales processes associated with closing new customer sales for Temporary Roll-off and Bagster...

Product Consultant/Config Analyst

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago

About Us:** Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique...

Demographic Data for Charleston, WV

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Charleston, WV

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Charleston, WV 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 Charleston, WV
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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