Demo

Sales Associate

Cato Corporation
Dickson, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Cato Corporation?

Job Overview
Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences and eager to thrive in a dynamic retail environment? As a Sales Associate, you will be the friendly face and trusted advisor for our customers, helping them find the perfect products while delivering outstanding service. Your energy, communication skills, and enthusiasm will drive sales and create a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your sales skills, learn about retail merchandising, and become part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence.

Duties

  • Greet customers warmly and engage with them to understand their needs, offering personalized product recommendations.
  • Conduct product demonstrations and explain features to showcase benefits effectively.
  • Assist customers with product selection, upselling additional items to enhance their experience.
  • Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately for transactions, including cash handling and processing payments.
  • Maintain organized merchandise displays through merchandising and stocking activities to attract customer attention.
  • Ensure shelves are well-stocked, clean, and properly labeled in accordance with store standards.
  • Provide excellent phone etiquette when answering inquiries or assisting customers remotely.
  • Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock replenishment.
  • Assist in training new team members or supervising junior staff as needed, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Uphold store policies on customer service, safety, and cleanliness standards at all times.

Experience

  • Previous retail sales experience is preferred but not required; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.
  • Familiarity with POS systems, cashiering procedures, and basic retail math is advantageous.
  • Experience conducting product demos or upselling can help you excel in this role.
  • Bilingual abilities are a plus, enabling you to serve a diverse customer base effectively.
  • Strong communication skills and excellent phone etiquette are vital for engaging with customers professionally.
  • Supervising experience or leadership roles in retail or grocery stores will support your success in guiding team efforts.
  • Knowledge of grocery store operations or familiarity with retail merchandising practices will be beneficial. Join us as a Sales Associate and be part of a lively team committed to delivering memorable shopping experiences! Your proactive attitude and dedication will help drive our success while building valuable skills for your future career growth.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Outside Sales Representative
Sales and Marketing -
Mc Kenzie, TN
Verizon Sales Consultant
Cellular Sales -
Oak Grove, KY
Verizon Sales Consultant
Cellular Sales -
Clarksville, TN

Salary.com Estimation for Sales Associate in Dickson, TN
$41,438 to $56,357
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Sales Associate?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sales Associate career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$80,062 - $120,119
Income Estimation: 
$104,680 - $202,844
Income Estimation: 
$122,633 - $166,569
Income Estimation: 
$116,413 - $176,962
Income Estimation: 
$129,120 - $252,029
Income Estimation: 
$28,347 - $36,593
Income Estimation: 
$33,014 - $42,693
Income Estimation: 
$27,929 - $34,110
Income Estimation: 
$28,347 - $36,593
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Cato Corporation

  • Cato Corporation Irondale, AL
  • Cato is seeking a Full Time Assistant Manager to join it's team in Irondale, AL. At Cato Fashions, we believe a woman shouldn't have to spend a lot of mone... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Cato Corporation Clyde, NC
  • We are looking for a result-driven retail Assistant Manager to be responsible for opening and closing the store, motivating and leading associates, banking... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Cato Corporation Jefferson, NC
  • We are looking for a result-driven retail Assistant Manager to be responsible for all sales job duties. Assistant Manager duties and responsibilities inclu... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Cato Corporation Jackson, OH
  • Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and dynamic Store Manager to lead our retail team with enthusiasm and strategic vision. In this pivotal role, you w... more
  • 16 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sales Associate jobs in the Dickson, TN area that may be a better fit.

  • Arthrex Sales Agencies Clarksville, TN
  • The Sales Representative is responsible for achieving predetermined sales goals and quotas within their team’s assigned territory. Sales Representatives mu... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Sales and Marketing Clarksville, TN
  • This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. “Average target compens... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!