Sales Associate Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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 Ocular Specialty Field Sales Representative - Des Moines, IA

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour ago

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world-from the moment of birth...

Sales Advisor Calle Velazquez, 36 Part time 24h Contrato temporal

  • Madrid, IA (22 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Madrid, IA (22 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 hours ago

Descricao da empresa Se todo lo que ya eres & todo lo que puedes ser! Te damos la bienvenida a H&M! Un espacio para crear y para crecer: un entorno en el que te sientas a gusto y donde te podras...

Wireless Retail Sales Associate

  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 16 hours ago

Wireless Sales Associate Wireless World, a Verizon Authorized Retailer Full-Time Competitive Compensation Range: Unlimited Potential!...

Business Development Representative

  • Grimes, IA (11 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Grimes, IA (11 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 16 hours ago

Requisition Number: 199969 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Business Development Representative to focus on product line growth within existing customer accounts. Responsibilities include...

Retail Sales Representative

  • Pleasant Hill, IA (3 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA (3 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 21 hours ago

As one of Premium's astute Retail Sales Representatives, you'll play an integral role in driving sales for one of the biggest chocolate brands on the market. By increasing the retail presence of...

Executive Team Leader GM Sales (Assistant Manager General Merchandise) - Ankeny, IA

  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 22 hours ago

The pay range is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and...

Customer Service Representative (remote)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 22 hours ago

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (remote)** This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States. Due to our expansive growth, we are seeking a Remote Customer Service...

Remote Work

Regional Utility Sales Service Representative

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Can be located in/will have to travel to: Des Moines IA, Green Bay WI, Madison WI, Milwaukee WI, Minneapolis MN, Jefferson City MO, St Louis MO, Kansas City KS, Omaha NE, Sioux Falls SD Purpose:...

Sales Consultant-Off Premise-Central Des Moines

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world's top...

Customer Sales & Service Representative I

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Position: Customer Sales & Service Representative I Who we are: Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has become a coast-to-coast presence with operations in 22 states and a team exceeding 4,000...

PT Sales Associate - Eddie Bauer #4326 VALLEY WEST

  • West Des Moines, IA (9 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (9 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Our Sales Associates promote our culture, values and mission....

Sports Medicine Associate Sales Representative (Des Moines, IA)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Associate Sales Representative, Sports Medicine (Des Moines, IA) Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As an Associate Sales...

Sales Associate

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Associate Job Duties The Sales Associate enthusiastically facilitates the sale, checkout and delivery processes and ensures a positive Slumberland shopping experience for our customers. * Equipped...

Hy-Vee, Retail Sales Rep Des Moines

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Short Intro and About the Job Responsible for developing relationships with Key Decision Makers (KDMs) within the Des Moines geographic territory encompassing approximately 35 HyVee stores in...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Hardware - Day

  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day 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...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Des Moines, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
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 Des Moines, IA
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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