Sales Associate Jobs in Metairie, 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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Warehouse or Sales Associate

  • Marrero, LA (11 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Marrero, LA (11 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 10 hours ago

Position 2: Sales Associate - Daily responsibilities include, but not limited to: completing cash and card sales on register, assisting customers with pet and garden products/questions, maintaining...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Kenner, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kenner, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 12 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Retail Sales Associate Part Time

  • Metairie, LA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 16 hours 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 multiplebusinesses (retail, rental...

Outside Sales Representative - Flooring Solutions

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 20 hours ago

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call...

Member Services Sales Associate

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 21 hours ago

Position Title: Member Services Sales Associate Department: Member Services Reports To: Member Services Sales Manager Location: Central General Summary: Drives revenue and provides an exceptional member...

Showroom Salesperson

  • Metairie, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 21 hours ago

Are you outgoing, knowledgeable, and service-oriented? Do you have a keen eye for kitchen and bath design? Do you have the determination needed to close sales and build lasting relationships? If...

Inside Sales & Service Representative

  • Metairie, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 21 hours ago

Do you take pride in providing an excellent customer experience? Are you outgoing, knowledgeable, and service-oriented? Do you have the determination to close sales and build lasting relationships...

Senior Loan Sales Representative - Kenner, LA

  • Kenner, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenner, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Join the 1 st Franklin team as a Sr. Loan Sales Representative. Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour This position leverages interpersonal skills, and business knowledge to meet the needs of our...

Sales Representative

  • La Place, LA (19 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Place, LA (19 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to join a dynamic and growing organization with unlimited potential? UniFirst is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our team! Work for an international leader in the $18 billion...

Route Sales Representative

  • Harahan, LA (3 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Harahan, LA (3 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Route Sales Representatives are responsible for delivering, selling, and merchandising FritoLays complete line of products...

T-Mobile Sales Representative

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago

MAKE EVERYDAY RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. AVERAGE ALL IN PAY RANGE WITH BONUSES AND SPIFFS $19 TO $23 PER HOUR NEW HIRE BONUS RAMP UP STRUCTURE!! WHO is this FOR? All new hires for MOBILE ASSOCIATE AND...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Kenner, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kenner, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Retail Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of customer service, running registers, merchandising, and store maintenance....

Retail Associate Manager

  • Metairie, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 2 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Sales Rep

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago

MAKE EVERYDAY RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. AVERAGE ALL IN PAY RANGE WITH BONUSES AND SPIFFS $19 TO $23 PER HOUR NEW HIRE BONUS RAMP UP STRUCTURE!! WHO is this FOR? All new hires for MOBILE ASSOCIATE AND...

Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Elmwood, LA (3 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmwood, LA (3 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Demographic Data for Metairie, LA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Metairie, LA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Metairie, LA 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 Metairie, 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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