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 (No Sales Experience Necessary)

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, were looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a...

Outside Sales Representative (Training Provided)

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 60+ days ago

Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, were looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a...

Retail Sales Associate - Tippecanoe

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 4 hours 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,...

Sales Associate - Chico's

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 8 hours ago

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront...

Entry Level Sales Rep Part Time Work from Home

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 19 hours ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 19 hours ago

Vector Marketing is running interviews for sales rep positions, start work within the week! Basic responsibilities include working with customers, explaining our American made Cutco products, and...

Remote Work

Sales Associate

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 20 hours 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,...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 20 hours ago

POSITION PURPOSE The Sales Associate (SA) is responsible for interacting with customers and employees to create a positive store environment....

Cashier/Sales Associate - All Shifts

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 22 hours ago

Our Sales Associates do more than just run a register they keep our stores clean, inviting, and running smoothly for every customer who walks in....

Sales Associate - 24H150

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago

POSITION PURPOSE The Sales Associate (SA) is responsible for interacting with customers and employees to create a positive store environment....

Retail Fragrances Sales Associate, Tippecanoe Mall - Part Time

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

Job Overview As a Fragrance Sales Associate, you provide exceptional customer service by demonstrating and selling fragrances and related beauty items to our customer....

Optical Sales Associate Meijer Optical #22047, Lafayette, IN

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

What you'll do: The successful Optical Sales Associate delivers excellence to provide a professional and positive experience for all patients, customers, colleagues, and business partners and works...

Retail Sales Associate - Part-Time

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

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. as a Retail Sales Associate!...

Retail Sales Associate - Join Fast

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 5 days ago

Retail Sales Associate - Join Fast compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities Greet customers and provide assistance in locating products, answering questions, and offering suggestions....

Sales Associate

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

Apply Description Job Title: Sales Associate FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Operations Reports To: Store Manager Position summary: The Sales Associate is a position that effectively and professionally...

Customer Service Representative, Overnights

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

associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career!...

Demographic Data for Lafayette, IN

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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
47.3%
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 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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