Sales Associate Jobs in Columbus, IN

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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Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Columbus, IN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 21 hours ago

AutoZone's Full-Time Senior Retail Sales Associate drives sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

Retail Sales Associate-INDIANA PREMIUM OUTLETS

  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of Bath & Body Works — understanding our customers’ needs and helping them find the best products for themselves and others....

Sales Associate

  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview The Sales Associate is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive customer experience....

Part Time Sales Associate

  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Do you love talking to people, want to gain some experience in sales, LOVE shoes and want to make some cash too? Join Shoe Sensation! We are looking for an energetic and dependable individual who...

Salesperson

  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 2 days ago

At Big O Tires, we strive to be the preferred tire and auto service retailer in every community while making Big O Tires a great place to work. We offer affordable benefits, paid time off, a...

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 2 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US...

Sales Associate - Spirit

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 4 days ago

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

Sales Associate - PT

  • Columbus, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 4 days ago

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

Build $20,000/Month in Residuals - Sales Rep Needed

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Build $20,000/Month in Residuals - Sales Rep Needed (bloomington) 123 compensation: You'll realistically earn $500-$1,000/day once trained and ramped up employment type: experience level: mid...

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Sales and Service Technician

  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 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,...

Sales Associate Color & Curl Concierge 06005

  • Columbus, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 5 days ago

Create customer profile system for each major account, containing pertinent account data and facts that accurately outline marketing, sales, and merchandising strategy levels for each....

Retail Sales Associate - Indiana Premium

  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 days ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Paint - Day

  • Franklin, IN (20 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, IN (20 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 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...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Franklin, IN (20 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Franklin, IN (20 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, youll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of our retail stores....

Part-Time Store Field Sales Associate - Paint PRO

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Stores Sales Associate drive top-line sales growth at an assigned Lowe's store....

Demographic Data for Columbus, IN

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Columbus, IN

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Columbus, IN 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 Columbus, IN
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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