What is the diff. between an associate and a sales associate?
Asked by kate.
i'm applying for jobs, most of them are under "sales associate" but one job i applied to the position is "associate" .. are they bascially the same thing? or is one position 'higher' then the other?

Best Answer:
Associate - A term used by some companies instead of employee Sales Associate - involved in selling products or services in return for money or other compensation I hope this helps. Good luck in your job search
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Answered by Career Entrance

As the author of the job search book "Think Like an Interviewer: Your Job Hunting Guide to Success," I can tell you that with sales-related positions, "Associate" is a very common term that simply means salesperson. In other words, some employers call their sales personnel "sales reps." Others refer to them as being "associates." Or calling them "sales associates."
Answered by msoexpert