Sales Associate Jobs in Decatur, 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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Route Sales Representative

  • Frito Lay
  • Decatur, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 10 hours ago

$64000 / year target earnings Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Route Sales Representatives are responsible for delivering, selling, and merchandising...

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Sales Associate PT

  • Fastenal
  • Decatur, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 11 hours ago

career as a Part-time Sales Associate PT, where every interaction becomes an opportunity to shape customer relationships and drive business success....

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Decatur, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 17 hours ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

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Outside Sales Representative / Pest Control

  • ARROW EXTERMINATORS , Inc
  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago

Outside Sales Representative / Pest Control Arrow Exterminators is looking to hire a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time Outside Sales Representative / Home Evaluator position. Do you...

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Sleep Expert - Sales

  • The Mattress Firm, Inc.
  • Decatur, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 12 days ago

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through the Mattress Firm Workday system. To view the list of current internal Job...

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Part Time Sales Associate

  • Von Maur
  • Forsyth, IL (7 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Forsyth, IL (7 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 13 days ago

As a Sales Associate, you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store....

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Sales Associate - Shoes

  • Von Maur
  • Forsyth, IL (7 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Forsyth, IL (7 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 14 days ago

As a Shoe Sales Associate, you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America’s Leading Department Store....

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Sales Assistant - AMX Toowoomba - Casual

  • Genuine Parts Company Asia Pacific
  • Harristown, IL (9 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Harristown, IL (9 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Exciting career in retail & motorcycle industry + Great team culture + Part of a global organisation + Great pay & perks. Sales Assistant AMX is the largest Australian Motorcycle Accessories...

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Sales & Service Representative

  • MRC Global Inc
  • Decatur, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 18 days ago

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide. Job Purpose The Sales &...

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Sales Consultant

  • Sysco
  • Mount Pulaski, IL (20 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Mount Pulaski, IL (20 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Company: US0194 Sysco Central Illinois, Inc. Sales Territory: US-IL-Champaign Zip Code: 62656 Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Compensation Range: $40,700.00 - $67,900.00 The compensation range...

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Sales Representative

  • SYSCO
  • Decatur, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 27 days ago

Employment Type Full time Company name US0194 Sysco Central Illinois, Inc. Compensation $40,700.00 - $67,900.00 Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state...

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Electrical Supply Sales Representative - Decatur

  • Kirby Risk
  • Decatur, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 29 days ago

Sales Representative – Electrical Supply Decatur, IL Are you a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, achieving goals, and helping customers find the right solutions?...

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Sales Representative - Large Ag

  • Arends Hogan Walker
  • Clinton, IL (22 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clinton, IL (22 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Sells new and used agricultural, turf and CCE equipment to new and existing customers. Responsibilities: Represent AHW as a product expert for complete goods marketed by the company. Promote...

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Sales and Service Technician

  • Bridgestone Americas
  • Decatur, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores,...

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Returning Sales Associate - Spirit

  • Spirit Halloween
  • Forsyth, IL (7 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Forsyth, IL (7 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

The Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining Guest Services as per Company Standards....

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Demographic Data for Decatur, IL

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Decatur, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Decatur, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
High School or GED
19.0%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.8%
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 Decatur, 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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