Below you’ll find a retail sales associate resume sample, which a sales associate sales description will usually ask you to submit when you apply for the position. But first, here are some tips to get you started:
- Keep it to one page.
- Overview/Objective: This part can either be a 1-2 sentence summary of yourself, or a sales associate resume objective. Personally, I find that an objective is dull and they all tend to be the same, so I suggest summarizing yourself. Tell them straight up why they want to hire you. Highlight your biggest personality and professional strengths and exactly why they should hire you.
- Skills: Simple bullet points of what you’ve learned in past jobs, and try to cover each part of the sales associate duties. If you don’t have any experience, don’t fret. List any relevant skills you may have, and also point out that you are a quick learner and will easily pick up any necessary skills during training.
- Employment Experience: Your job history with 1-2 tasks you did for each place of employment – or if you have any notable achievements for a job, list those instead. If you’ve never had any previous jobs, don’t worry about this section. List some extracurriculars such as community activities, volunteer work, academic achievements, or odd jobs you’ve taken. If you can, explain how these relate to the job you’re applying for and how your experience or performance in these activities will benefit your ability to perform.
- Personal (optional): Here’s a good place to list a few points about you, so the person reading it can know a little about you as a person. It’s also where you can stand out from all the other applicants. Check out a few in the sales associate resume examples below.
- References: You don’t have to include your actual references on the resume itself. If you’re considered for the next step in the hiring pipeline, that’s when they’ll ask you for them, if at all.
I want to emphasize that if this will be your first job, do not worry. This is an entry level position and many, many people are in the same boat. Everyone who’s working had a first job and a first resume, and many got their start where you are about to. You’re applying for a sales position, so sell yourself! Highlight all of your strengths, be concise, and convince them to hire you.
Without further ado, here is the retail sales associate resume sample:
Kim Woolston
123 Sycamore Lane, Brea, CA 92821
555-123-5555
kimwoolston@myemail.com
RETAIL SALES
OVERVIEW
Upbeat, enthusiastic, and punctual sales associate with an excellent work ethic and sales experience. Over three years of expertise in managing inventory, running the cash register, and delivering prompt customer service with a smile.
SKILLS
- Excellent Sales Ability
- Operate Cash Register/Process Payments
- Strong Communication Skills
- Identify And Solve Customer Needs
- Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Macy’s Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA
SALES ASSOCIATE, 2011-present
- Set up promotional displays
- Successfully handled crowds of over 200 people during demanding sales events
Cathy Jean Shoes, Brea, CA
BOUTIQUE MANAGER, 2010
- Met with suppliers and negotiated price and availability of products
- Supervised a loss prevention system
Hollister, Culver City, CA
SALES ASSOCIATE, 2009-2010
- Maintained customer information in the store database
- Kept a tidy store front and replenished stock as needed
Best Buy, Chino Hills, CA
SALES ASSOCIATE, 2009
- Prepared and managed store floor
- In charge of opening and closing the store
Outback Steakhouse, Long Beach, CA
SERVER/HOST, 2006-2008
- Server of the month five times
- Handled all customer issues with understanding and a satisfying resolution
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 2010
PERSONAL
Enjoy and active in:
- Surfing
- Volunteering for children with special needs
- Attending classical music concerts
- Exercise
References Available Upon Request
Sales Associate Job Description Series
- Sales Associate Duties
- Sales Associate Duties – Part 2
- Sales Associate Resume
- Sales Associate Salary
Thank you for making a sample version of the Sales Associate resume. This layout comes in handy and can help sale my skills and qualifications, that i’ve worked so hard for to obtain. Keep up the great work!
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