--- title: "Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/winston-salem-nc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:10:12.216Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/winston-salem-nc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/winston-salem-nc/data.json"] --- Retail Sales Associate market brief · Winston-Salem, NC # Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC 161 retail sales associate openings are live in the Winston-Salem, NC area from 58 employers, led by Dollar General, Gap Inc., and Best Buy. The middle half of posted salaries runs $22,880–$31,200 a year (median $27,040), from the 39% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Winston-Salem%2C+NC)[Browse all Retail Sales Associate markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 161 : Live retail sales associate openings currently tracked in the Winston-Salem market. **Companies hiring** : 58 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $27,040 : 39% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/winston-salem-nc/entry-level)14 jobs Lead+12 jobs Level coverage is 16%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 161 Hiring employers 58 Salary coverage 39% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 63 23 companies · $26,780 median Top of market 33 5 companies Established employers 28 11 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $22,880 P50 $27,040 P75 $31,200 P90 $33,280 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live retail sales associate listings in Winston-Salem - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Winston-Salem%2C+NC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail sales associate opportunities in Winston-Salem, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 161 live roles tracked in this market. - 58 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Winston-Salem%2C+NC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## A practical market plan for Retail Sales Associate in Winston-Salem Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 161 retail sales associate openings across 58 employers establish the current Winston-Salem opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Dollar General is one of the most active visible employers, with 18 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Winston-Salem market view into active employers and representative retail sales associate openings Employer activity · 58 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Dollar General logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdollargeneral.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fdollargeneral%2Fclientlibs%2Fclientlib-site%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon.ico) Dollar GeneralTop of market18Open roles](/company/dollar-general)[![Gap Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gapinc.com%2Fgetmedia%2F98c097cd-2c2d-44bb-a335-7655522785ec%2Fstacked-logo.JPG%3Fwidth%3D402%26height%3D350%26ext%3D.jpg) Gap Inc.Established employers9Open roles](/company/gap-inc)[![Best Buy logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.bestbuy.com.ico) Best BuyStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/best-buy)[![GameStop logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fon%2Fdemandware.static%2FSites-gamestop-us-Site%2F-%2Fdefault%2Fdwda776870%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-196x196.png&sig=1FcXohKgwmt_JYw5kBJOJHBqVAJgMlXBnxKpfO1IjnM) GameStopTop of market8Open roles](/company/gamestop)[![TJX logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dhomegoods.com%26sz%3D128) TJXStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/tjx) Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenStartups & growing teams7Open roles Tractor SupplyEmployer profile5Open roles [AutoZoneEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/autozone) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 161 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Retail Sales AssociateLive roleHarbor Freight ToolsHigh Point, North Carolina$33,280](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-harbor-freight-tools-12d89245-6d0a-5262-a0e9-480e688530e1)[Uptown Cheapskate Winston Salem Sales AssociateLive roleSummit ReuseWinston-Salem, North Carolina$20,800Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/uptown-cheapskate-winston-salem-sales-associate-at-summit-reuse-86c36063-fd60-508a-8fb9-b87b2a017c52)[Retail Seasonal Store Associate PTLive roleTJXWinston-Salem, North Carolina$26,520Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/retail-seasonal-store-associate-pt-at-tjx-b3db57f9-a364-5c9e-a13f-557980aa0b49)[Retail Sales AssociateLive roleBest BuyWinston-Salem, North Carolina$31,200](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-best-buy-191f29c2-f526-5c4d-8423-12805f1d5fb2)[Sales Associate-Part Time, Students Welcome to ApplyLive roleLoftWinston-Salem, North CarolinaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sales-associate-part-time-students-welcome-to-apply-at-loft-fdbfd132-173c-5ba1-99b4-01a3de603785)[Sales AssociateLive roleLoftWinston-Salem, North CarolinaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sales-associate-at-loft-6914148c-5974-51ee-aa09-31efcca2c730)[Seasonal Part Time Retail Store AssociateLive roleTJXSalisbury, North Carolina$27,040Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/seasonal-part-time-retail-store-associate-at-tjx-a2d4786e-ae5b-558b-8bb2-a24b4bf24b07)[Sales AssociateLive rolePremium Brands Opco LLCWinston-Salem, North CarolinaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sales-associate-at-premium-brands-opco-llc-7da5488c-81be-509b-a9f9-e0e22e0f36dc) #### More retail sales associate openings in Winston-Salem - [Sales Associate-Part Time, Students Welcome to Apply · Premium Brands Opco LLC](/job/sales-associate-part-time-students-welcome-to-apply-at-premium-brands-9b281bb8-a17f-5330-81bd-3c82ad78948b) - [Seasonal Part Time Retail Store Associate · TJX](/job/seasonal-part-time-retail-store-associate-at-tjx-09b42df9-1f0d-5512-86ef-472304ebdbba) - [Seasonal Part Time Retail Store Associate · TJX](/job/seasonal-part-time-retail-store-associate-at-tjx-2f2a08a9-d385-53da-9d8c-89eddfd33d4c) - [Sales Associate Key - Winston-Salem/Thruway Shopping Center · Premium Brands Opco LLC](/job/sales-associate-key-winston-salem-thruway-shopping-center-at-premium-8d4067d1-202f-587f-942c-c18c00259ca3) - [Sales Associate-Retail Jewelry · Helzberg](/job/sales-associate-retail-jewelry-at-helzberg-2df27cc4-7214-57b0-aa9e-aae8a5657bbb) - [sales associate · PLUNJ](/job/sales-associate-at-plunj-4c5c17c8-1226-5f04-95ec-6957c367fa1f) - [Retail Sales Associate · Best Buy](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-best-buy-fa082717-5d11-5637-92e9-c4dc53b0b6d5) - [Store Associate · CVS Health](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-6a35be55-52b2-561b-9804-a6a71ef9ca62) - [Part Time Sales Associate · KnitWell Group](/job/part-time-sales-associate-at-knitwell-group-470f1e3f-f1d8-556d-a021-55284d029f75) - [Merchandising Sales Associate · Tractor Supply](/job/merchandising-sales-associate-at-tractor-supply-885f13d7-ab16-57d4-870b-00bc454baee8) - [Merchandising Sales Associate · Tractor Supply](/job/merchandising-sales-associate-at-tractor-supply-a56e0c78-1ae1-50d0-8a1a-abe4e67f7196) - [Sporting Goods Sales Associate · Sportsource](/job/sporting-goods-sales-associate-at-sportsource-e10e56ae-d099-52c4-b494-0fc8b12c2a7f) - [Sporting Goods Sales Associate · Sportsource](/job/sporting-goods-sales-associate-at-sportsource-413f3660-1a5c-568d-bfb1-87c1960dd381) - [Store Associate · CVS Health](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-61e095da-7050-5380-b846-828e1a7f0be3) - [Merchandising Sales Associate · Tractor Supply](/job/merchandising-sales-associate-at-tractor-supply-31457f77-dfb7-5cdd-a19a-3e12edffbffc) - [Merchandising Sales Associate · Tractor Supply](/job/merchandising-sales-associate-at-tractor-supply-1a72a91b-e16b-5b4d-831c-2c383958d8ed) [Explore all 161 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Winston-Salem%2C+NC) ## Retail Sales Associate jobs in Winston-Salem: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many retail sales associate jobs are open in Winston-Salem? Metaintro tracks 161 live retail sales associate openings from 58 employers in the Winston-Salem, NC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do retail sales associate jobs in Winston-Salem pay? The median posted salary is $27,040 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $22,880 to $31,200. Based on the 39% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for retail sales associate jobs in Winston-Salem? Dollar General, Gap Inc., Best Buy, and GameStop have the most open retail sales associate roles here right now, out of 58 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Sales Associate demand around Winston-Salem. 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[Entry-level Retail Sales Associate](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/winston-salem-nc/entry-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Winston-Salem market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Winston-Salem retail sales associate market into your next move. 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