Sales Associate Remote & Hybrid Only 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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TERRANAGROUP

Sales Recruiter (Remote)

Terrana Group LLC – Wealth Management Recruiting Specialists Location: Virtual – Available to High Performers Industry: Wealth Management Recruiting | Financial Advisor Recruiting | Executive...

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Harvest Solar

Sales Consultant - Illinois

Sales Consultant - Power the Future with Us Are you ready to sell something that truly matters? At Harvest Solar, we don't just sell solar-we empower energy independence and build a sustainable...

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Sales Career Opportunities W-2 & 1099 (Employee or Insurance Agent)

  • Horace Mann
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Were growing our sales team serving our niche educator market with warm, school-generated leads (no cold calling), strong training, tools, and a great incentive and commission structure. Join...

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Treasury Management Sales Associate

  • CIBC
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours ago

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What You'll Be doing: The Treasury Management Sales Associate (Associate) is focused primarily on developing a core understanding of treasury management...

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Sr Channel Sales Representative - CDW (Chicagoland)

  • Honeywell
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 5 hours ago

You will report directly to our Sales Manager - Channel and youll work out of the Chicagoland region at the local CDW locations in a hybrid office/work from home schedule as directed. In this...

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Client Service Associate

  • Bank Of America
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Job Description: Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill...

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Facets Product Consultant - Benefits & Claims

  • Cognizant
  • Springfield, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 12 hours ago

at Cognizant in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Facets Product Consultant - Benefits & Claims Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Job ID: ... About the role As a...

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Business Development Representative (Aerospace/Defense)

  • Ingersoll Rand
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Business Development Representative (Aerospace/Defense) Business Development Representative (Aerospace/Defense) BH Job ID: BH-4098-5 SF Job Req ID: Business Development Rep - Aerospace & Defense...

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Outside Sales Representative (Lombard, IL, US, 60148)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Lombard, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lombard, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job ID: 524883 CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure...

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Sales Representative- Foodhandler Chicago, IL

  • BUNZL
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 2 days ago

As a Sales Representative for Foodhandler, you will be responsible for the day-to-day support and management of end user customers and partner Distributor Sales Reps (DSRs). You will drive sales &...

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Equipment Sales Associate - Chicago

  • Henry Schein
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

JOB OVERVIEW: The Equipment Sales Associate is responsible for selling dental equipment and supporting the growth of regional market share....

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Business Development Representative

  • Asana
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring a Business Development Representative to spearhead our strategic growth initiatives within the Asana Enterprise customer segment. In this pivotal role, you will be tasked with...

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Sales Reps Wanted High Commission Opportunity

  • Newark, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, IL
  • 2 days ago

Looking for motivated salespeople and lead generators. We market a Credit Enhancement System that helps consumers improve their credit profile and position themselves for better financial...

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Sales Reps Wanted High Commission Opportunity

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Looking for motivated salespeople and lead generators. We market a Credit Enhancement System that helps consumers improve their credit profile and position themselves for better financial...

Remote

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
47.5%
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 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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