Sales Associate

As a Sales Associate at our company, you will be responsible for helping customers with their buying process and closing sales. Generating leads and ensuring maximum customer satisfaction are essential parts of the job. You should be able to resolve customer issues easily. Additionally, you will need to keep up to date with all product features and specifications. Furthermore, it is important that the store's visual presentation is always up to par. Creating a pleasant shopping experience for our customers/ guests is a top priority.

Job Responsibilities for Sales Associate

As a Sales Associate, following would be your duties and responsibilities.

  • Greeting customers and ascertaining what each customer wants or needs.
  • Answering questions about merchandise and advising customers on merchandise selection.
  • Operating a cash register to process customer purchases.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the sales floor and stockroom.
  • Assisting with sales promotions and special events as needed.

Sales Associate Salaries

The salary for a Sales Associate can vary depending on the company, location and nature of their employer’s business. A person who works in this profession could earn between 2-4k USD per month.

Sales Associate Job Qualifications

The basic qualifications required to be considered for the position of a Sales Associate:

  • Outgoing and friendly in order to build relationships with customers.
  • Knowledgeable about the products they are selling in order to answer customer questions and address concerns.
  • Able to handle customer complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects when necessary.
  • Prior demonstrated experience of at least 1 to 2 years as a Retail Sales Associate, Sales Representative.

Sales Associate Skills Required

To be a Sales Associate,one must possess both technical skills and interpersonal traits.

  • Understanding of sales principles and various customer service practices.
  • Knowledge of customer and market requirements.
  • Ability to overachieve sales quota.
  • Great command Offe, CRM and BRM tools.
  • Experience with telemarketing and digital marketing.
  • Proficiency in English for ease in conversation.
  • Great command Offe, CRM and BRM tools.
  • Experience with telemarketing and digital marketing.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Having hands on experience in POS transactions.
  • Understanding of inventor procedures.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Drive to learn and pick up new skills.

What to expect as a Sales Associate

Here’s what it's like to be a Sales Associate:

  • Responsible for greeting customers, helping them find the products they are looking for, and providing excellent customer service.
  • Have a strong knowledge of the products you are selling in order to answer any questions the customer may have.
  • Able to work well under pressure and meet sales targets.
  • Work with a team of other sales associates and it is important that you are able to work well with others.