Sales Associate Jobs in Lafayette, LA

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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Retail Sales Associate - Ambassador Town Center

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 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,...

Account Associate

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 hours ago

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking an Account Associate to join...

Route Sales Representative

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 8 hours ago

Classification: Exempt for Base plus Commission routes, Non-Exempt for hourly routes. 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. Pay: 1,500 / week with a commission structure. We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been...

Salesperson

  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 1 day ago

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 orientation, gender...

Retail Sales Associate Part Time

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

associates at all levels and contribute to a positive work environment Our Retail Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of the customer experience within multiple businesses (retail, rental...

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 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 - Join Fast

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 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....

Customer Service Representative

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago

We take pride in what we do! Deciding to come grow with us is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career success stories. You are the center to what we do. We would love to have you here! CSR...

Sales Consultant Part-Time

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago

Sales Consultant Part-Time When you join Victra Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Part-Time Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to...

Retail Sales Consultant Broussard Store

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago

Associate, or Retail Team Member, this career move would be a great fit!...

Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago

AutoZone's Part-Time Retail Sales Associates drive sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in RAYNE, LA S30710

  • Rayne, LA (16 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rayne, LA (16 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Business Sales Representative

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago

Do you want to do a job that could potentially save lives every day? Do you want to be on the forefront of a technology partnership that will help create the future of smart security and...

Retail Sales Associate Footwear

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago

At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all...

Metro by T-Mobile Retail Sales Rep Bilingual

  • Opelousas, LA (21 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Opelousas, LA (21 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Metro by T-Mobile Sales Representative Hablas Espanol? All in Pay Range includes Base + Commission with average of 15+ an hour Estamos contratando Representates Bilingue!! Si hablas espanol y...

Demographic Data for Lafayette, LA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Lafayette, LA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Lafayette, LA 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, LA
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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