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How much do commission sales associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for commission sales associate in Rifle, CO is $18.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $19.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a commission sales associate?

Commission Sales Associates are sales professionals who earn all or a portion of their income based on the sales they make, rather than a fixed hourly wage or salary. They typically work in retail, automotive, real estate, or other industries where sales performance directly affects compensation. Their main duties include assisting customers, recommending products or services, closing sales, and meeting sales targets. The commission-based pay structure incentivizes associates to maximize their sales skills and customer service. Success in this role often requires excellent communication, persuasion, and product knowledge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commission sales associate?

To thrive as a Commission Sales Associate, you need strong sales acumen, product knowledge, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with CRM software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and sales tracking tools is commonly required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, resilience, and persuasive communication help top performers build relationships and close deals. These abilities are crucial for consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets and ensuring customer satisfaction in a competitive environment.

How does a commission sales associate typically collaborate with other team members to achieve sales targets?

Commission Sales Associates often work closely with fellow sales staff, managers, and support teams to meet and exceed sales goals. While the role is individually incentivized, regular collaboration involves sharing leads, participating in team meetings, and assisting with customer service issues to ensure a seamless client experience. Associates may also coordinate with marketing teams to understand promotions or product launches that can drive sales. This collaborative environment helps foster healthy competition and collective success within the team.

What is the difference between Commission Sales Associate vs Retail Sales Associate?

AspectCommission Sales AssociateRetail Sales Associate
CompensationPrimarily commission-based, with some base payHourly wage or salary, often with bonuses
Work EnvironmentSales-focused, often in showrooms, dealerships, or specialty storesCustomer service in retail stores, malls, or outlets
Required CredentialsSales experience, good communication skillsHigh school diploma often sufficient, customer service skills
Industry UsageUsed across various sales-driven industries like automotive, real estate, or luxury goodsCommon in general retail sectors like clothing, electronics, and groceries

While both roles involve customer interaction and sales skills, a Commission Sales Associate typically earns through commissions based on sales performance and works in specialized sales environments. In contrast, a Retail Sales Associate usually receives an hourly wage and works in general retail settings. Understanding these differences can help job seekers find the right fit for their skills and career goals.

What cities near Rifle, CO are hiring for Commission Sales Associate jobs?

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Infographic showing various Commission Sales Associate job openings in Rifle, CO as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 66% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,764 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Account Executive - Roaring Fork Valley

New Castle, CO • On-site

Shamrock Foods Company
Food Services and Drinking Places • 5 - 10K employees

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 49 rated food wholesalers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

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$40K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

The Account Executive is responsible to maximize sales growth profitably.  To accomplish this, (s)he is responsible for regularly representing products and services for Shamrock Foods Company on a commission base to restaurants, resorts, hotels, and other institutional establishments through face-to-face interactions.

Essential Duties:

  • Prospect new customers and build a territory to grow the customer base
  • Maintain current customer base and grow the share of the customer’s business
  • Impact customer success through:
    • Supporting customer menu engineering
    • Supporting food cost analysis to ensure waste reduction and improve customer profitability
    • Consuming and sharing market intelligence and industry trends
    • Conducting product demonstration and comparisons by taking sample product to customer‘s restaurant or facility
    • Facilitating demonstrations of capabilities we have to support the customer
  • Share new product innovation through utilization of Shamrock resources
  • Build multi-level relationships in the businesses you serve
  • Keep accounts current; optimizing sales, service, and delivery and collecting past-due balances from customers
  • Leverage technology for improved customer efficiency and to drive customer experience enhancements
  • Participate in on-going training to continuously develop skills
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma and/or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree a plus.
  • 2 plus years’ experience in culinary, restaurant operations, foodservice, or other related experience preferred
  • Previous successful sales experience a plus
  • Current driver license
  • Demonstrated expertise in problem solving
  • Comfort using technology; and analyzing customer data
  • Knowledgeable on industry trends
  • Expertise in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands:

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds 

Starting compensation of $40,000-$100,000 per year based on achievement of performance goals, eventually transitioning to commission-basis.

Shamrock anticipates closing the application window for this job opportunity on or before December 31, 2026

Corporate Summary: 

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy.  That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck.  And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, wellness programs, and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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