Sales Associate Jobs in Bloomington, IL

A Sales Associate is a professional who plays a pivotal role in the sales industry. They are responsible for providing exceptional customer service, generating sales, maintaining outstanding store conditions, and visual merchandising standards. Sales Associates will also be expected to stay up-to-date with product features, process payments, work with other team members to ensure proper customer service, and perform other duties as assigned. Their role is integral to driving sales and achieving store profitability.

Important skills for a Sales Associate include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a friendly and engaging personality, and strong selling skills. They should also be customer-oriented, have a basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices, and possess a good knowledge of the product range. While specific certifications are not often required, having a certification in Sales Management or related field can be advantageous. Before becoming a Sales Associate, a person might have roles such as a Retail Assistant, Customer Service Representative, or Cashier.

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Outside Sales Representative

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, were looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a...

Field Sales Rep II Seed-Northeast IL

  • Morton, IL (24 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Morton, IL (24 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Field Sales Rep II Seed-Northeast IL YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Sales Rep II Seed-Northeast IL, are to: Achieve assigned targets with Bayer...

Entry Level Sales Reps Part Time

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Vector Marketing is running interviews for sales rep positions, start work within the week! Basic responsibilities include working with customers, explaining our American made Cutco products, and...

Hershey's Territory Sales Lead (Bloomington, IL)

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 1 day ago

Hershey's Territory Sales Lead (Bloomington, IL) Title:Territory Sales Lead Job Location: Bloomington, IL Flexible Schedules Available Summary The Territory Sales Lead (TSL) ensures flawless...

Territory Sales Representative - Champaign, IL

  • Normal, IL (5 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Normal, IL (5 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This position is responsible for increasing top line sales and profit through key, targeted Menards stores within an assigned territory. The territory consists of 3-5 Menards stores and supporting...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 2 days ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, youll be the face of Best Buy for customers who visits our stores....

Sales Representative - Ag

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 4 days ago

Represents the company to its customers for the purpose of selling equipment and other company services. Maintains profit goals of the company while providing valuable customer service and...

Wellness Sales Representative (Central Illinois)

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 4 days ago

Wellness Sales Representative Central Illinois Peoria Bloomington Springfield Alton Edwardsville OFallon Do you have a passion for wellness and a desire to help others We are looking for...

Entry Level Sales - Part Time - Paid Weekly

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 5 days ago

Location: Bloomington, US-IL Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Entry Level Sales - Part Time - Paid Weekly Vector Marketing is currently interviewing for entry level sales rep positions. Basic...

Build $20,000/Month in Residuals Sales Reps Wanted (Remote)

  • Normal, IL (5 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Normal, IL (5 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 5 days ago

At 123Websites, we dont just pay you a commission we help you build a passive income stream that can pay you $20,000+ per month, and you get paid every single week. Earn 50% of every client's...

Remote Work

JobID: 210642275 Category: Advisors JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-07-01T21:50:53+00:00 JobShift: Base Pay/Salary: Plainfield,IL $47,540.00-$47,520.00; Lockport,IL $47,520.00-$47,520.00;...

Sales Associate - Champaign, IL - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Orthopaedics

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 6 days ago

The overall responsibilities of the Sales Associate position include providing clinical and customer support in hospitals and procedures, while ensuring customer service, sales logistics, technical...

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 6 days ago

AutoZone's Full-Time Senior Retail Sales Associate drives sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in BLOOMINGTON, IL S09247

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 7 days ago

Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in BLOOMINGTON, IL S21046

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 7 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Demographic Data for Bloomington, IL

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Bloomington, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Bloomington, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.2%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.9%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Associates in Bloomington, IL
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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