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Commissioned sales associate job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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A commissioned sales associate is a sales professional who, by interacting with customers and making sales, earns additional income. Their duties are that of any other sales associate, from helping customers make purchasing decisions to building relationships and doing inventory.

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Commissioned sales associate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in commissioned sales associate job postings.
Sample commissioned sales associate requirements
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Comfortable using technology and learning new software programs
Sample required commissioned sales associate soft skills
  • Positive attitude and enthusiasm for sales
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Effective negotiation and closing abilities
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently

Commissioned sales associate job description example 1

AutoNation Toyota Irvine commissioned sales associate job description

**Must be at least 18 years old to be considered.**

Overview:

Position Overview

The Equity Mining Sales Associate is focused and specifically trained for driving incremental sales and acquiring additional inventory for their dealership by actively prospecting our current sales and service databases, as well as identifying conquest customers in our service drives. The Associate will maximize utilization of the Equity Mining Tool (EMT), AutoNation's proprietary Equity Mining software, to increase incremental sales and customer retention, while achieving target unit goals and delighting every customer along the way. Lastly, the Associate will align with the service department to achieve these goals without disrupting our service operations or the customer experience.

The Equity Mining Sales Associate interacts with hundreds of customers to help guide them in their vehicle purchase in our no-haggle sales environment. With your outstanding communication and listening skills, you'll offer to buy a customer's vehicle, and when appropriate help select their perfect vehicle, negotiate terms that ensure payment options meet their lifestyles, budgets, and expectations and close the deal.

Our Sales Associates provide an exceptional customer experience, driving loyalty by following up to ensure customer satisfaction and helping transition customers to the Service department to support their ownership experience.

Pay Plan

Commission

Control your financial future. Commissioned sales professionals at AutoNation earn competitive commissions on vehicles sold, plus bonuses based on vehicles purchased, your longevity with the company and more.

What are the requirements?

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience
  • Drive to set and achieve targeted goals
  • Prior sales experience, retail preferred
  • Excellent communication, consultative, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • The willingness to follow up with customers
  • Experience and desire to work with technology
  • Valid in-state driver's license and an acceptable, safe driving record
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Commissioned sales associate job description example 2

FST Technical Services commissioned sales associate job description

commissioning providers, having served as commissioning authority for more than 90 million

square feet and $20 billion in construction cost. With offices across the country, we have one of

the largest and most respected staff of Certified Commissioning Professionals and LEED

Accredited professionals in the nation.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Accountability: Accepting ownership and delivering quality results in a transparent manner.

Collaboration: Working together towards a common goal through encouragement and mutual

respect.

Expertise: Experienced problem solvers, who lead with knowledge and promote a culture of

continuous learning.

Innovation: Encouraging the development of new ideas to provide valuable solutions

Sustainability: Safeguarding the strength of the organization and industry while meeting the

needs of clients and colleagues.

Quality: Demanding a higher standard of ourselves and services that we provide to our clients

Impact: Establishing our mark of excellence of the global environment.

Reports directly to the Building Envelope Associate. His or her goal is to exhibit a high level of professionalism and energy, as he or she may be the first point of contact for the Company. A Building Enclosure Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution of multiple projects and resources. Responsibilities include consulting, testing, and commissioning of building enclosure systems.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for managing, scheduling, and budgeting assigned projects.
  • Provide weekly task lists to engineering manager for inclusion in weekly work plan.
  • Ensure completion of tasks that are conducted or managed are done within budgeted allotments.
  • Maintain relations with existing clients on assigned projects.
  • Preparation of project documents including design review, investigative reports, field and testing reports and final client reports.
  • Support the development of company standards relating to enclosure consulting and commissioning.
  • Support as required, training and business development activities related to enclosure projects.
  • Any special projects as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Engineering, minimum 5 years of experience in a related position including previous project management experience.
  • At least 3 years’ experience working with enclosure systems.
  • Professional registrations or certifications such as RA, LEED AP or other related certifications preferred.
  • Must be physically fit and capable of lifting at least 30 pounds and climbing ladders.
  • Willingness and ability to travel at a regular frequency.
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Commissioned sales associate job description example 3

Slumberland Furniture commissioned sales associate job description

Slumberland is pleased to offer a $1,000 sign-on/retention bonus for new applicants who are hired into a Sales Associate role at the Marshalltown location! *

Commission-based pay structure with guaranteed minimum - no draw. Full-Time Income Average of $48,000 with potential to earn up to six figures!Position requires the availability of nights, weekends, and holidays with set schedule providing days off during the week.

Embark on a rewarding, life-long, lucrative career with Slumberland! Slumberland is a family-owned company, ranking within the top 20 for both furniture and bedding retailers in the nation.

Find out why 92% of employees feel cared for by their leaders and are proud to work here. At Slumberland, you'll find a kind, friendly, and supportive environment that values love, dignity, and support. We share the common goal of providing an exceptional customer experience and quality furniture for a great price!
Sales Associate Job Highlights

* Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
* 401K Retirement and Profit Sharing
* Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development, and Advancement Opportunities
* Up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year, plus 24 hours of PTO given on first day
* Potential Franchise Ownership
* Free DashPass by DoorDash
* Generous Merchandise Discount

Sales Associate Job Duties
The Sales Associate enthusiastically facilitates the sale, checkout and delivery processes and ensures a positive Slumberland shopping experience for our customers.

* Equipped and confident in utilizing effective communication techniques to engage, build rapport, inform, persuade, and entertain customers to assist in driving sales
* Become a subject matter expert on the products and services offered, practicing selling strategies, and achieve sales objectives set by the leadership team
* Passionate about customer experience with the ability to manage difficult situations and cultivate loyalty and satisfaction through exceptional service and support
* Participate in balancing the store's daily financial transactions, validate and remedy customers' accounts by processing payments and refunds

*To be eligible for bonus, employee must remain employed with Slumberland at the Marshalltown location for 365 days. The bonus shall be paid out $500 at first pay period and $500 at first pay period following 30 days. If the employee's employment ends for any reason prior to 365 days of employment, the employee must repay all payments previously issued, if any.The Sign-on/Retention Bonus payments are taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.

Sales Associate Job Requirements

* High school diploma or GED; Post-secondary education preferred
* General working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Point of Sale System
* Ability to act as a self-starter who is motivate to succeed and reach performance objectives
* Proven interpersonal and communication skills to engage with staff, customers, and vendors
* Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays

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Updated March 14, 2024

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