Sales Associate Jobs in Merrillville, 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 Healthcare Sales Representative

  • Dolton, IL (17 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Dolton, IL (17 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 23 days ago

Were unique. You should be, too. Were changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the...

Sales Representative

  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 12 hours ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, were...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Merrillville, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 8 days ago

Territory Sales Representative We are seeking individuals interested in selling security products as a means to earning significant compensation and creating a career path in an industry that is...

Bilingual Salesperson

  • East Chicago, IN (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • East Chicago, IN (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual...

Part Time Sales Representative Work from Home

  • Merrillville, IN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 20 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

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Phoenix, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Phoenix, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 22 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....

Lease Sales Representative - Business Development / B2B

  • Gary, IN (7 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gary, IN (7 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 1 day ago

_We expect to have positions like this available in the future, and are looking to identify talent for those roles today. Our recruiting team is actively reviewing and engaging with qualified...

Retail Sales Associate, Southlake - Full Time

  • Merrillville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Generalist colleague, the Macys shopper is your highest priority....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 1 day 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....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Valparaiso, IN (9 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (9 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Join Our Flavorful Team as a Part-Time Sales Associate at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Valparaiso Retail Associate The Spice & Tea Exchange of Valparaiso...

Convenience Store Sales Associate

  • Portage, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portage, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Salary/Income: The Sales Associate is a non-exempt, hourly position...

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Calumet City, IL (15 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Calumet City, IL (15 miles from Merrillville, 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...

Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

  • Chicago Heights, IL (14 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (14 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time) Company: AutoZone, Inc....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Chicago Heights, IL (14 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (14 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Associates with enthusiastic personalities to join our team of Energy Pros....

Retail Cosmetics Sales Leader - Prestige Beauty, Highland Grove - Full Time

  • Highland, IN (8 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Highland, IN (8 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

Demographic Data for Merrillville, IN

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Merrillville, IN

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, 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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