Sales Associate Jobs in Springfield, 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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Blue Oak Insurance Agency

Licensed insurance agent

Join a vibrant, fast-growing agency where your voice matters and your impact is real. We offer hands-on mentorship to help you level up your skills and career, not just check the boxes. Our...

Customer Service Representative (remote)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 21 hours ago

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (remote)** This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States. Due to our expansive growth, we are seeking a Remote Customer Service...

Remote Work

Store Sales Associate

  • Springfield, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 21 hours ago

About the Role Join our team in "Doing the Most Good " as a Store Sales Associate....

Route Sales Representative

  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Route Sales Representatives are responsible for delivering, selling, and merchandising FritoLay's complete line of products...

Customer Service Representative, PT Open Availability

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

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

Seasonal Part-time Sales Associate (Springfield, IL - Walnut Street)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

Walnut St., Springfield, Illinois 62702 SUMMARY The primary responsibilities of the Sales Associate position are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales, merchandise product, own assigned...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WILLIAMSVILLE, IL S31097

  • Williamsville, IL (12 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsville, IL (12 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 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...

Route Sales Representative

  • Springfield, IL (5 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (5 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Route Sales Representatives are responsible for delivering, selling, and merchandising FritoLays complete line of products...

Field Sales Associate Urology - Endourology Central IL

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

About the Role The Field Sales Associate (FSA) plays a crucial role in supporting accounts as directed by the Region Sales Manager....

Field Brand Representative (Cannabis Industry)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Mammoth Distribution is looking for a Field Representative to build retail relationships and ensures optimal product placement for our brands in Illinois. This role focuses on merchandising,...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in WILLIAMSVILLE, IL S31097

  • Williamsville, IL (12 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsville, IL (12 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 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...

SALES ASSOCIATE in WILLIAMSVILLE, IL S31097

  • Williamsville, IL (12 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsville, IL (12 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 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...

Sales Representative - Springfield, IL - Endoscopy

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

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

Store Sales Associate - The Pittsburgh Paint Compa

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

at PPG Industries Inc in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Store Sales Associate in Springfield, IL (South 6th St) The starting salary for this position will be between $16.00 and...

Product Consultant/Config Analyst

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

at Cognizant in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description About Us: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH ) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients'...

Demographic Data for Springfield, IL

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Springfield, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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