Sales Associate Jobs in Waterloo, 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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Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 2 days ago

About the Role In this role, you will deliver excellent customer service in point of sale and customer services processes while focusing on consistent execution and operational efficiency. You...

Inside Sales Representative (140)

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 2 days ago

At ABC Supply, Inside Sales Associates provide unparalleled service as they help customers purchase the products they need to complete roofing, building, and remodeling projects....

Retail Sales Associate - East Viking Plaza

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 3 days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path. From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Sales Representative - Part-Time

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 3 days ago

About the Role Be confident knowing most of your pay is guaranteed through a competitive base salary and earn an average of $20-$23/hour. Meet your neighbors and help them stay connected. Who...

Remote Senior Customer Service Representative

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, creating intelligent experiences for insurers, repairers, automakers, part...

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Sales Representative

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 6 days ago

About the Role At UScellular, top performers earn $60k or more a year. Meet your neighbors and help them stay connected. Who knows your town and your community better than you? At UScellular, we...

Retail Sales Associate - East Viking Plaza

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 9 days 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,...

H&M Sales Advisor

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 9 days ago

Associates Pay Rate $16.00 per hour This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive....

Sales Associate

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary: This position reports to the Store Manager within the scope of the mission, guiding principles, values, ethics and strategic goals of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. This...

Field Sales Representative

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 14 days ago

Field Sales Representative Professional Insurance Planners and Consultants of Iowa Cedar Falls, IA About Professional Insurance Planners and Consultants of Iowa Professional Insurance Planners and...

Foodservice Sales Representative, Waterloo, IA

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 14 days ago

Our dynamic sales team is growing and here's why you should join us! Click Here for Job Preview We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits,...

Truck Sales Representative (WL)

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 14 days ago

Back to all jobs Truck Sales Representative (WL) 955 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA, USA 80,000.00-100,000.00 per year Unlimited potential based on sales Base + Commission Full Time 1st of the...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Outside Lawn & Garden - Closing

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 14 days 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...

RV Sales Associate

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 14 days ago

Camping World is seeking a high energy, motivated RV Sales Associate to grow the business. Ideal candidates will possess the drive to work hard, sell RVs, have fun and make money!...

Sales Associate - Spencer's

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 16 days ago

The Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining Guest Services as per Company Standard....

Demographic Data for Waterloo, IA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Waterloo, IA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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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