Sales Associate Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Sales Associate includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service.
  • Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers.
  • Achieving established goals.
  • Maintaining an orderly appearance throughout the sales floor.
  • Introducing promotions and opportunities to customers.
  • Cross-selling products to increase purchase amounts.
  • Directing customers to merchandise within the store.
  • Increasing in store sales.
  • Superior product knowledge.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Sales Associate duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Sales Associate roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.