How to hire a model/sales associate

How to hire a model/sales associate, step by step

Here's a step-by-step model/sales associate hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a model/sales associate job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new model/sales associate
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your model/sales associate job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a model/sales associate for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a model/sales associate to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a model/sales associate that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of model/sales associates.

   Type of Model/Sales Associate	Description	Hourly rate
   Model/Sales Associate	Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.	$24-62

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Store Merchandise
   • Sales Floor
   • Merchandise Flow
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Product Knowledge
   • Loss Prevention
   • POS
   • Stock Room
   • Presentation Standards
   • Stock Shelves
   • Photo Shoots
   • Sales Transactions
   • Fitch

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the day-to-day operation of tourist boutique merchandising and selling jewelry, souvenirs and eclectic artwork.
   • Complete POS tasks, account for and handle sales accumulation during closing procedures.
   • Used cash register POS and credit card machines to ring up customers and also refund returns and exchanges.
   • Prepare quality food products, process accurate register transactions, maintain general appearance and cleanliness of store premises.
   • Perform minor repairs on Kohl's jewelry like changing watch batteries and removing watch links.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your model/sales associate job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A model/sales associate salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, model/sales associates' average salary in alaska is 43% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level model/sales associates earn 61% less than senior-level model/sales associates.
   • Certifications. A model/sales associate with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a model/sales associate's salary.

   Average model/sales associate salary

   $81,755yearly

   $39.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level model/sales associate salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average model/sales associate salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$104,658	$50
   2	New York	$102,531	$49
   3	New Jersey	$91,886	$44
   4	Washington	$85,865	$41
   5	Delaware	$84,987	$41
   6	Massachusetts	$82,214	$40
   7	California	$82,142	$39
   8	Colorado	$76,042	$37
   9	North Carolina	$74,095	$36
   10	Texas	$73,341	$35
   11	Michigan	$73,133	$35
   12	Ohio	$71,913	$35
   13	Oklahoma	$70,703	$34
   14	Tennessee	$68,209	$33
   15	Pennsylvania	$65,289	$31
   16	Arizona	$64,380	$31
   17	Illinois	$63,544	$31
   18	Georgia	$60,144	$29

   Average model/sales associate salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	OCC	$135,984	$65.38
   2	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$120,460	$57.91	303
   3	Sony Pictures Imageworks	$119,735	$57.56
   4	Morgan Stanley	$118,202	$56.83	6
   5	Nomura Securities	$117,013	$56.26
   6	Santander Bank	$115,509	$55.53
   7	MUFG EMEA	$114,805	$55.19
   8	Goldman Sachs	$114,486	$55.04	8
   9	Royal Bank of Canada	$103,992	$50.00	7
   10	Abt Associates	$98,378	$47.30
   11	Wells Fargo	$95,035	$45.69
   12	Electronic Arts	$94,720	$45.54	1
   13	OppLoans	$94,448	$45.41
   14	CIT Group	$93,012	$44.72
   15	KeyBank	$85,418	$41.07	3
   16	VitalChek	$83,931	$40.35
   17	PGIM	$82,752	$39.78	2
   18	Discover	$81,776	$39.32
   19	MSCI	$79,988	$38.46	3
   20	St. Jude Children's Research Hospital	$77,012	$37.02

4. Writing a model/sales associate job description

   A model/sales associate job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a model/sales associate job description:

   Model/sales associate job description example

   Associate, Quantitative Risk Strategy & Modeling - (220000BB) Description Who We Are: Through our service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance*, and Kia Motors Finance, we provide financial products tailored to meet the needs of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia dealerships nationwide, including dealer inventory and facility financing. And, through these dealerships, we provide indirect vehicle financing and leasing solutions to over 1.7 million retail customers.
   
   Employee Value Prop and Culture: Our employees contribute every day to a culture that is fast-paced, dynamic, energized, agile, and collaborative.
   
   From our various engagement programs to the unique design of our offices, we strive to foster a connected, fun, positive and rewarding company culture where employees feel appreciated for their contributions, proud of their company, and thrive to be passionately invested in HCA's success.
   Global One Company:
   Many countries. One identity. Hyundai Capital has offices across the world, including China, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Brazil and Korea. Our work environments are designed with specific themes in mind to achieve a consistent global identity that reflects our values: light, collaboration, elements of nature and symmetry.
   General Summary:
   The Associate, Quantitative Risk Strategy & Modeling, as part of a robust Asset Liability Management (ALM) framework, streamlines data procedures, creates analytical calculation/modules for new business demand, measures balance sheet risk exposures (interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, liquidity risk, etc.) and initiates risk mitigation strategy. In support of Manager, Treasury Risk in communication to internal and external stakeholders and providing analytic support to junior team members.
   Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   Automate data procedures related to ALM analytics, provide analytic support to junior team members on Kamakura Risk Management system (KRM), summarize risk exposures based on ALM measures (duration, net interest income, earnings at risk, economic value of equity, gaps) and initiates risk mitigation strategy.
   Model on term structure / rates, securitization, and fixed-income valuation in response to new business request and planning; perform data management and model / procedure documentation.
   Initiate risk hedging analytics, execute hedging transactions (i.e. swap, option, etc.) and perform derivative related reporting and operation (including derivatives activities of HCCA).
   Perform hedge accounting quantitative modeling, procedure automation, and collaborate with Accounting on documentation and periodical report (including hedge accounting activities of HCCA), and support manager on ISDA document, derivative regulation and compliance requirement.
   Process and validate Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) through KRM, price new product, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on pricing strategies.
   Monitor rates movements and market expectations, report on the impact to ALM exposures, derivative portfolio, and FTP.
   Perform all other duties as assigned.
   
   Knowledge and Skills:
   
   Knowledge of fixed income, option, financial derivative, economics, corporate finance, statistics, mathematics, etc.
   required
   Skill in MS Excel, SQL required, skill in C, C++, VBA, R, SAS, etc. preferred
   Proficient in Bloomberg, MS Power Point and other MS Office product
   Experience with ALM systems (KRM, QRM, etc.) preferred
   Strong analytical and research skills
   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a highly time-sensitive, dynamic and growing environment
   Excellent oral and written communication skills
   Strong team mentality
   Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
   Solid work ethic and dedication to excellence
   
   Qualifications
   4+ years of relevant working experience required for relevant Bachelor's degree
   2+ years of relevant working experience required for relevant Master's degree
   Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics required
   Master's degree in Financial Engineering, Finance, or Economics preferred
   Certified CFA and FRM preferred
   
   Physical Requirements and Working Condition:
   Employees in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing and walking, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is performed in an office environment.
   
   Hyundai Capital America is committed to the health and safety of our workplace. If hired, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
   Primary Location: United States-California-IrvineWork Locations: Headquarters 1 3161 Michelson Dr. Ste 1900 Irvine 92612Job: FinanceJob Type: RegularJob Level: Individual ContributorSchedule: Full-time Job Posting: Jul 21, 2022

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5. Post your job

   To find model/sales associates for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any model/sales associates they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level model/sales associates with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find model/sales associate candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit model/sales associates, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new model/sales associate

   Once you've selected the best model/sales associate candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new model/sales associate. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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