Sales Associate Jobs in Illinois

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...

Eye Care Partners

Sales Associate, Training Provided!

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy...

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $55000.00 - $65000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills,...

Entry Level Sales Associate, Training Provided!

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Pekin, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Pekin, IL
  • 29 days ago

Were looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad...

Sales Associate - PT

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 6 hours ago

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

Sales Associate

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Salesperson

  • Midlothian, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Midlothian, IL
  • 6 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...

Sales Representative

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Company: US0024 Sysco Chicago, Inc. Sales Territory: US-IL-La Grange, US-IL-Oak Brook, US-IL-Oak Lawn Zip Code: 60016 Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Compensation Range: $51,400 - $72,000 USD Annual...

Reservations Sales Agent (Part - Time)- Waldorf Astoria Chicago

  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Waldorf Astoria is looking for a Part-Time Reservations Sales Agent to join the team in Chicago's Gold Coast! Recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the World and in Chicago with the Top Hotel...

Retail Sales Associate, Bloomingdale Court - Flex

  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Job Overview As a Retail Sales Associate, you are an integral part of bringing the Macys magic, and the Macys shopper is your highest priority....

MSB Sales Associate TFM

  • Round Lake Beach, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Round Lake Beach, IL
  • 17 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY The MSB Sales Associate is the person in charge of promoting Tony's MSB products and services through excellent customer service, ensuring that all compliance regulations and operation...

Business Development Representative

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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