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Entry Level Sales Associate
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What they do
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.
$33,778 / year median in Maryland
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Entry Level Sales Associate
Job AttributesJob Id:
173828
Job Category:
Job Location:
columbia,
MarylandSecurity Clearance:
Not DefinedBusiness Unit:
Piper CompaniesDivision:
Piper Enterprise SolutionsPosition Owner:
Gianna MigliareseAbout Us and the
Opportunity:
ZP Group empowers Zachary Piper Solutions and Piper Companies to drive growth and success for customers, consultants, and employees through staffing and professional services that strengthen organizations, advance careers, and support critical missions.
We're seeking a driven, high-character candidate for an entry-level sales position that offers hands-on training, mentorship, and accelerated growth into an Account Manager role.
Requirements:
- Partner with experienced Account Managers to learn the business, build professional skills, and contribute to client success.
- Participate in a structured training and mentorship program designed to develop sales, relationship-building, and business development expertise.
- Demonstrate the drive and performance needed to advance into an Account Manager role and build your own portfolio of client relationships.
Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic and a drive to achieve goals.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to overcome challenges.
- Coachable with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with opportunities for career growth and uncapped earnings.
Compensation:
Salary:
$52,500 base salary + commission
- Additional compensation, upon promotion to
Account Manager:
$5,000 base salary increase
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and an Open PTO Policy
Keywords:
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This job opens for applications on August 31st. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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