Mid Level Retail Sales Associate Jobs
Mid level retail sales associate jobs call for professionals ready to own the sales floor, mentor newer teammates, and drive customer outcomes with minimal supervision. Roles are predominantly on-site across Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Advance Auto Parts, PetSmart, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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About us:
Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone, or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need individuals who are passionate about helping customers look great and see great.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $58,656 - $68,795.01 per year
The Role:
A Visionworks General Manager (GM) is a leader of others and leader of the business at Visionworks. This person is a smart, business-savvy self-starter who knows their way around profitability and the driving factors of success. The General Manager will also manage a service driven team to ensure a simple, human and bold patient and customer journey from doctor appointment to eyewear pickup.
- Maximize the store’s profitability without compromising the patient/customer experience by setting and exceeding organization’s financial and performance goals
- Engage regularly with the Doctor to touch base on business needs, associates and patient/customer experience
- Prep and plan business for the day by managing incoming traffic, doctor appointments, and scheduled eyewear services
- Hire, Train, coach, develop and support store associates to perform in their respective roles with excellence to ensure a flawless patient/customer experience
- Remove obstacles and find resolution in the patient/customer experience when needed
- Lead, execute and improve all broad operational activities to meet the store's financial and customer experience goals
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Three (3) or more years of related experience required
- Optical management experience preferred
- Licensed GMs must have a current State Opticians License
What we offer!
At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts —including but not limited to
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- 401 (k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time off
- Milestone anniversary awards
- Medical, Dental for Full Timers
- And more!
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.
About us:
Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone, or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need individuals who are passionate about helping customers look great and see great.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $58,656 - $68,795.01 per year
The Role:
A Visionworks General Manager (GM) is a leader of others and leader of the business at Visionworks. This person is a smart, business-savvy self-starter who knows their way around profitability and the driving factors of success. The General Manager will also manage a service driven team to ensure a simple, human and bold patient and customer journey from doctor appointment to eyewear pickup.
- Maximize the store’s profitability without compromising the patient/customer experience by setting and exceeding organization’s financial and performance goals
- Engage regularly with the Doctor to touch base on business needs, associates and patient/customer experience
- Prep and plan business for the day by managing incoming traffic, doctor appointments, and scheduled eyewear services
- Hire, Train, coach, develop and support store associates to perform in their respective roles with excellence to ensure a flawless patient/customer experience
- Remove obstacles and find resolution in the patient/customer experience when needed
- Lead, execute and improve all broad operational activities to meet the store's financial and customer experience goals
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Three (3) or more years of related experience required
- Optical management experience preferred
- Licensed GMs must have a current State Opticians License
What we offer!
At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts —including but not limited to
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- 401 (k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time off
- Milestone anniversary awards
- Medical, Dental for Full Timers
- And more!
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Advance Auto Parts21
- PetSmart9
- Apple8
- Visionworks7
- Bass Pro Shops5
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail23
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Technology & Software9
- Consumer Goods8
- Electronics & Hardware8
Mid Level Retail Sales Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level retail sales associate job?
Position your experience around ownership and results: highlight sales targets you met or exceeded, customer relationships you built independently, and situations where you took initiative without being directed. Tailor your application to show comfort with product knowledge, upselling, and handling complex customer needs. Employers at this level want candidates who contribute from day one, not candidates who need close supervision to perform.
Which companies hire mid level retail sales associates?
Companies hiring mid level retail sales associates right now include Advance Auto Parts, PetSmart, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from both national retail chains with structured sales teams and specialty retailers seeking associates who can operate independently and elevate the customer experience.
Are there remote mid level retail sales associate jobs?
Yes, though most retail sales associate roles are on-site by nature. About 20% of mid level retail sales associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to involve phone or digital sales channels rather than traditional floor-based selling. If remote work is a priority, filtering for inside sales or e-commerce-focused listings will return the strongest results.
How do I move up to a mid level retail sales associate role?
Moving into a mid level retail sales associate role comes from building a consistent record of independent performance over your first few years. That means demonstrating deeper product expertise, taking ownership of customer relationships from start to finish, contributing ideas during team meetings, and showing measurable impact on sales or satisfaction scores. Employers recognize readiness for mid level when you consistently exceed expectations without needing direction.
Which industries hire the most mid level retail sales associates?
Mid Level retail sales associate roles concentrate in Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on experienced associates who can handle complex purchases, build repeat customer loyalty, and represent the brand reliably without constant management oversight.