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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Outside Sales Representative (Training Provided)

  • Platinum Supplemental Insurance
  • Franklin, IN (20 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Franklin, IN (20 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 28 days ago

What if your income had no ceiling, your weekends were always free, and you had a proven system backing you up from day one? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, weve helped thousands of sales...

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Outside Sales Rep (No Experience Necessary)

  • Platinum Supplemental Insurance
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

What if your income had no ceiling, your weekends were always free, and you had a proven system backing you up from day one? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, weve helped thousands of sales...

In Person

Outside Sales Representative (No Sales Experience Necessary)

  • Platinum Supplemental Insurance
  • Columbus, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 30+ days ago

What if your income had no ceiling, your weekends were always free, and you had a proven system backing you up from day one? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, weve helped thousands of sales...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Columbus, IN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 15 hours ago

What is a Salesperson? Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieve our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems, basic...

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Sales Associate

  • J. Crew Group, Inc.
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary As a Sales Associate, you embody our brand with personal style and passion, bringing welcoming energy to the sales floor daily....

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Outside Sales Representative

  • Rentokil Initial
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

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Residential Remodeling Sales Consultant - W2, Full Time, Paid Training

  • West Shore Home Recruiting
  • Franklin, IN (20 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, IN (20 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Position: Design Consultant Location: Indianapolis, IN Schedule: Rotating Schedule Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Saturday Who We Are: West Shore Home is a technology-driven and industry-leading home...

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Business Development Specialist

  • Universal Health Services
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities At Bloomington Meadows Hospital, we strive to find candidates who share similar guiding values. We are dedicated to delivering professional and compassionate care fostered by...

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Customer Interaction Associate Sales

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

Company Name ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview Pay: $18-20 per hour + commission Earning potential: $20 $30 per hour on average with commission Schedule: Flexible, Weekends required, typically 10:00am -...

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Wireless Sales Representative

  • Connectivity Source
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 3 days ago

MAKE EVERYDAY RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. AVERAGE ALL IN PAY RANGE WITH BONUSES AND SPIFFS $19 TO $23 PER HOUR NEW HIRE BONUS RAMP UP STRUCTURE!! WHO is this FOR? All new hires for MOBILE ASSOCIATE AND...

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Specialty Service Sales Rep II

  • Hawx Pest Control
  • Clifford, IN (10 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clifford, IN (10 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About Hawx Hawx Pest Control is a technology-driven company that is revolutionizing the pest management industry. Hawx serves a crucial public health function by...

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Salesperson

  • Big O Tires
  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 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, profit sharing...

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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

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

Inizio Engage is proud to partner with Tonix Pharmaceuticals and are seeking a team of Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representatives who are performance-driven, proven, and ambitious sales...

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Field Sales Representative

  • AT&T
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Join an elite group of sales professionals bringing customized, white glove experiences directly in the customer's home. Field Sales Representatives at AT&T are driven to connect - every...

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PT Sales Associate, Edinburgh, IN

  • Kontoor Brands
  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Who We Are: Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the worlds most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization...

In Person Part Time

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
47.5%
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 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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