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Sales Associate
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A Retail Sales Associate sells merchandise or products in a retail store. Provides information about store merchandise, assists customers with finding items and encourages sales.
$37,113 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Our Entry Level Sales Associate position could be just the spot to start your career with XTRA Lease. If you have a bachelors degree, a passion for helping customers, and a desire to work side-by-side to learn about sales, this is the career for you! And dont worry, you dont have to be a trailer expert when you start well teach you! As a Sales Associate your typical day would include: Serving customers like PepsiCo and FedEx by putting together quotes, entering rate changes, and looking up equipment availability and location. Supporting current customers by putting reports together, providing website demonstrations, and assisting in overall account management. Prospecting and cold calling on specific geographic areas as directed. Managing customer payments including helping with credit and collections. Tracking customer leads and other data using a sales contact system. Using technology to perform inventories, manage key branch metrics, and other administrative tasks. Job Requirements Bachelors degreeDesire to learn about outside salesPrevious experience in sales, either through school programs or work history preferred As an Entry Level Sales Associate, youll need a drive to learn about outside sales, good technology skills and enjoy interacting with lots of different personalities. The people who succeed at XTRA Lease are self-motivated, smart, and conscientious. They have a strong work ethic and like new challenges. Its also important for you to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will receive extensive training in all aspects of our business as well as on-going professional outside sales training. Your hard work and professional dedication will earn the +rewards of a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, commission, car allowance, and full benefits.