Sales associates are responsible for selling products or services while providing excellent customer service. Sales associates perform an important role in the overall customer experience by helping with sales, customer inquiries, merchandising, and store maintenance. Sales associates work in a wide variety of environments selling anything from shoes to electronics.

Most sales associates have a high school diploma or equivalent. Training for these roles usually take place on- the- job. Many sales associates advance into supervisory roles within the sales department. The best sales associate are truly dedicated to providing a high- quality experience for customers