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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Sales Representative - Springfield, IL - Endoscopy

  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a...

Customer Service Representative, Overnights

  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago

associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career!...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Outside Lawn & Garden - Closing

  • Forsyth, IL (7 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Forsyth, IL (7 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This...

Pet Health Veterinary Sales Representative (Central IL)

  • Decatur, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 5 days ago

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm...

Batteries Plus Bulbs in Decatur is hiring Full Time and Part Time Employees. Up to $17.00 an hour with Retail, Battery, Lighting and Phone Repair experience. Are you Locksmith Licensed? We Need...

Sales Representative

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

Company: US0194 Sysco Central Illinois, Inc. Sales Territory: US-IL-Normal, US-IL-Peoria Zip Code: 62656 Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Compensation Range: $44,400.00 - $62,200.00 The compensation...

SALES ASSOCIATE in DECATUR, IL S14998

  • Decatur, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 12 days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in DECATUR, IL S14998

  • Decatur, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 12 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....

Customer Service Representative, Mid Shift

  • Decatur, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 12 days ago

associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career!...

Customer Service Representative, PT Evenings

  • Decatur, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 13 days ago

associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career!...

Customer Service Representative, PT Overnights

  • Decatur, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 13 days ago

associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career!...

Retail Associate Manager

  • Decatur, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 15 days ago

RETAIL SALES Retail Store Manager At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a...

Customer Service Representative, Evenings

  • Decatur, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 19 days ago

associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career!...

Lead Store Sales Associate ARC40

  • Decatur, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 20 days ago

Status: Part-time 29 hours Job Overview We're seeking a dedicated Lead Store Sales Associate to support our store management team....

Retail Associate

  • Bement, IL (22 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bement, IL (22 miles from Decatur, IL)
  • 21 days ago

... Why do people love eating in our cafe at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help cafe associates. Do you have a passion for preparing...

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
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
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 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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