Sales Associate Jobs in Lafayette, 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
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 19 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

  • Platinum Supplemental Insurance
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, 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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Wireless Sales Representative

  • Connectivity Source
  • Frankfort, IN (23 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Frankfort, IN (23 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 9 hours 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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Sales Rep

  • Lacoste
  • Frankfort, IN (23 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Frankfort, IN (23 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 10 hours 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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Sales Associate

  • Trilogy Health Services, LLC
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago

POSITION OVERVIEW The Sales Associate is a member of the campus Sales & Growth Team that supports the Director of Sales with customer-related tasks, including answering phones, assisting with tours,...

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Customer Sales & Service Representative

  • Applied Industrial Technologies
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago

Want to use your customer service skills to solve real world problems? Want to free up your weekends & evenings and instead work Monday through Friday? Want to do all of this while getting paid a...

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Sales and Service Technician

  • Bridgestone Americas
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day 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,...

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Customer Interaction Associate Sales

  • American Residential Services
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, 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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J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Private Client Advisor - Lafayette, IN

  • JPMorganChase
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 2 days ago

At J.P. Morgan Chase, we have an enthusiasm for helping our clients, taking care of our employees, building relationships, and delivering extraordinary customer service while maintaining a strong...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Lafayette, IN (4 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN (4 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 4 days 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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Electronic Security Sales Representative Lafayette, Indiana Direct Hire Remote

  • Experis
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 4 days ago

Our client, a leader in electronic security solutions, is seeking a dedicated Electronic Security Sales Representative to join their team. As an Electronic Security Sales Representative, you will...

Remote

Specialty Service Sales Rep II

  • Hawx Pest Control
  • Clarks Hill, IN (13 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clarks Hill, IN (13 miles from Lafayette, 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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West Side Tractor Sales - Sales Representative

  • West Side Tractor Sales
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 5 days ago

West Side Tractor Sales - Sales Representative West Side Tractor Sales ... As a Sales Department Representative at a John Deere dealership, you will play a crucial role in promoting and selling...

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TRULAND Equipment - Sales Representative

  • TRULAND Equipment
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 5 days ago

TRULAND Equipment - Sales Representative TRULAND Equipment As a Sales Department Representative at a John Deere dealership, you will play a crucial role in promoting and selling our high-quality...

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Verizon Sales Consultant

  • Cellular Sales
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 5 days ago

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! Average and High-End Sales Consultants earn $63000 $106000 +/ year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving...

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Demographic Data for Lafayette, IN

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Sales Associate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Entrepreneurial Sales
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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Lafayette, IN

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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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