Sales Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts
Sales Assistant jobs in Massachusetts concentrate in retail, financial services, and technology, with the state ranking among the most active markets for the role at every level from entry-level floor associate to senior inside sales support. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor the heaviest hiring, and established employers like TJX Companies, Wayfair, and Liberty Mutual regularly bring on sales assistants across their Massachusetts locations. The most in-demand specialties are retail sales support, B2B inside sales assistance, and financial products sales coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Minimum 1-3 years Category Management experience; Perishable experience preferred.
- Must be ServSafe certified.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the company.
- Must understand budgets, gross profit, sales, shrink, and bottom-line goals.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work with people of various backgrounds, personality traits and levels of authority to accomplish department and company goals.
- Elevate customer experience by keeping department current with latest food trends and techniques.
- Work with Sales Manager to ensure department is compliant with merchandising programs and sales plans, customer service, ordering practices, shrink and sanitation.
- Spend time in the field to assess planograms, remerchandise department, collect data, test displays, and take photos of department to make informed decisions.
- Utilize all company data management tools to have processes and decisions driven by data.
- Communicate department goals and policies clearly, maintaining open communication channels for ideas, suggestions, and feedback.
- Provide the Sales Manager with and feedback received from store teams regarding the department.
- Provide ongoing assistance to Sales Manager with product and supply ordering, equipment setup, department organization and vendor assistance including new store openings and department remodeling.
- Identify training opportunities and consider new or established methods to improve display techniques, efficient ordering, scheduling, and work planning.
- Assist with the creation of weekly sales plans and communicate effectively to store management teams.
- Ensure that department operations are consistent with all aspects of federal, state and company health, safety, and sanitation codes.
- Assist with evaluating yields and case configurations to make profitable decisions for the department.
- Assist with developing, negotiating, and implementing advertising and merchandising programs to achieve sales & profit targets.
- Assist with evaluating, negotiating, and implementing new product introductions and management of selections of items to discontinue.
- Join Sales Manager as needed to represent the Company at trade shows and functions; facilitate vendor business reviews; be the "face" of Roche Bros. in our market and trade circles; maintain complete knowledge of competitive marketplace.
- Utilize consumer insights/trends to assist with development of department plans, including strategies and tactics to deliver projected sales and margin.
- Support Sales Manager in communicating concise direction to successfully implement sales initiatives; resolve issues expediently.
- Support dynamic promotional plans to meet company sales goals.
- Walking: C Surface type: Tile/Concrete/Carpet
- Sitting: F
- Carrying: O Up to 50 lbs.
- Pushing: O U to 300 lbs.
- Lifting: O Up to 50 lbs.
- Pulling: O Up to 300 lbs.
- Climbing: O Height: 6ft.
- Balancing: F
- Stooping: F
- Kneeling: O
- Crouching: O
- Handling: C
- Fingering: F
- Feeling: F
- Crawling: N
- Reaching: O Level: Waist/Overhead
- Talking: C
- Seeing: C
- Hearing: C
- Smelling: F
- Driving O
Job location:
Retail stores (Designated store locations)
Working conditions: Environment involved is
X Inside X Outside X Cold X Heat X Wet/Humidity
Safety risk factors:
Never (N) 0%
- O Slippery floor surface
- F Cluttered floor surface
- O Hazardous equipment (Mechanical moving parts)
- O Contact with sharp objects
- O Contact with skin irritant
- O Toxic exposure (See material data safety sheets)
- O Nuisance dust, fumes, sprays
- O Hazardous cleaning solutions
Schedule:
X Varied X Day X Evening X Weekend X Holidays
Machines, tools, equipment, etc…
Computer, telephone, calculator, department equipment
The above is intended to describe the essential and supplemental functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or non-essential requirements.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $77,000 - $96,200 annually.
- Minimum 1-3 years Category Management experience; Perishable experience preferred.
- Must be ServSafe certified.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the company.
- Must understand budgets, gross profit, sales, shrink, and bottom-line goals.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work with people of various backgrounds, personality traits and levels of authority to accomplish department and company goals.
- Elevate customer experience by keeping department current with latest food trends and techniques.
- Work with Sales Manager to ensure department is compliant with merchandising programs and sales plans, customer service, ordering practices, shrink and sanitation.
- Spend time in the field to assess planograms, remerchandise department, collect data, test displays, and take photos of department to make informed decisions.
- Utilize all company data management tools to have processes and decisions driven by data.
- Communicate department goals and policies clearly, maintaining open communication channels for ideas, suggestions, and feedback.
- Provide the Sales Manager with and feedback received from store teams regarding the department.
- Provide ongoing assistance to Sales Manager with product and supply ordering, equipment setup, department organization and vendor assistance including new store openings and department remodeling.
- Identify training opportunities and consider new or established methods to improve display techniques, efficient ordering, scheduling, and work planning.
- Assist with the creation of weekly sales plans and communicate effectively to store management teams.
- Ensure that department operations are consistent with all aspects of federal, state and company health, safety, and sanitation codes.
- Assist with evaluating yields and case configurations to make profitable decisions for the department.
- Assist with developing, negotiating, and implementing advertising and merchandising programs to achieve sales & profit targets.
- Assist with evaluating, negotiating, and implementing new product introductions and management of selections of items to discontinue.
- Join Sales Manager as needed to represent the Company at trade shows and functions; facilitate vendor business reviews; be the "face" of Roche Bros. in our market and trade circles; maintain complete knowledge of competitive marketplace.
- Utilize consumer insights/trends to assist with development of department plans, including strategies and tactics to deliver projected sales and margin.
- Support Sales Manager in communicating concise direction to successfully implement sales initiatives; resolve issues expediently.
- Support dynamic promotional plans to meet company sales goals.
- Walking: C Surface type: Tile/Concrete/Carpet
- Sitting: F
- Carrying: O Up to 50 lbs.
- Pushing: O U to 300 lbs.
- Lifting: O Up to 50 lbs.
- Pulling: O Up to 300 lbs.
- Climbing: O Height: 6ft.
- Balancing: F
- Stooping: F
- Kneeling: O
- Crouching: O
- Handling: C
- Fingering: F
- Feeling: F
- Crawling: N
- Reaching: O Level: Waist/Overhead
- Talking: C
- Seeing: C
- Hearing: C
- Smelling: F
- Driving O
Job location:
Retail stores (Designated store locations)
Working conditions: Environment involved is
X Inside X Outside X Cold X Heat X Wet/Humidity
Safety risk factors:
Never (N) 0%
- O Slippery floor surface
- F Cluttered floor surface
- O Hazardous equipment (Mechanical moving parts)
- O Contact with sharp objects
- O Contact with skin irritant
- O Toxic exposure (See material data safety sheets)
- O Nuisance dust, fumes, sprays
- O Hazardous cleaning solutions
Schedule:
X Varied X Day X Evening X Weekend X Holidays
Machines, tools, equipment, etc…
Computer, telephone, calculator, department equipment
The above is intended to describe the essential and supplemental functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or non-essential requirements.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $77,000 - $96,200 annually.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales assistant jobs across Massachusetts.
- High school diploma or equivalent required by most Massachusetts employers
- One or more years of customer-facing sales or retail experience preferred
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic CRM software applications
- Strong verbal communication skills for in-person and phone customer interactions
- Ability to meet or support team sales targets and monthly performance quotas
- Familiarity with Massachusetts consumer protection standards and retail compliance practices
Sales Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales assistant in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts employers hire sales assistants with a high school diploma and some customer service or retail background. No state-issued license is required for the general sales assistant role in Massachusetts. Candidates who complete an associate or bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications are more competitive for corporate and financial services positions. Applying directly to large Massachusetts retailers, insurance firms, or technology companies is the most straightforward path into the role.
Which companies hire sales assistants in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring sales assistants in Massachusetts right now include EWC Growth, Rent-A-Center, and European Wax Center/EWC Growth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's large retail, financial services, and technology sectors mean consistent openings across both Greater Boston corporate offices and regional retail locations statewide.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most sales assistant jobs?
The cities with the most sales assistant openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Newton, and Marlborough. Boston dominates because of its dense concentration of financial services firms, technology companies, and flagship retail locations, while Worcester and Springfield generate steady volume through regional retail centers, insurance offices, and healthcare-adjacent sales support roles that draw from their surrounding suburban communities.
Are there remote sales assistant jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many sales assistant roles involve in-store support, product demonstrations, or in-person client interaction. About 17% of sales assistant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those positions most often found in inside sales support, financial products coordination, and software or SaaS sales administration.
How can I get hired as a sales assistant in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to retail or inside sales associate roles at large Massachusetts employers like TJX Companies, Wayfair, or regional insurance carriers, which regularly hire candidates without prior sales experience and provide structured onboarding. Completing a customer service or business certificate through a Massachusetts community college strengthens an application, and lateral moves from cashier, customer service representative, or administrative assistant roles are common stepping stones. Highlighting any CRM exposure or quota-support work, even informal, gives a competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to sales assistant jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to sales assistant jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across retail, financial services, technology, and other industries. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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