Sales Associate Jobs in Shreveport, 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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Territory Sales Representative

  • Curana Health
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 8 hours ago

At Curana Health, were on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adultsand were looking for passionate people to help us do it. As a national leader in...

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Sales Development Representative II

  • FedEx
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 19 hours ago

Job Description Summary: As a member of a sales team, the sales development rep is responsible for prospecting net new business, within a defined geographic territory in the small and medium...

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Metro by T-Mobile Retail Sales Rep

  • Connectivity Source
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

Metro by T-Mobile Sales Representative All in Pay Range includes Base + Commission with average of 15+ an hour Are you ready to work for an AMAZING company with AWESOME benefits! Be a part of...

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Wireless Retail Sales Rep

  • Connectivity Source
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

Metro by T-Mobile Sales Representative All in Pay Range includes Base + Commission with average of 15+ an hour Are you ready to work for an AMAZING company with AWESOME benefits! Be a part of...

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Sales Representative

  • Great Day Improvements: A Family of Brands
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

Overview FULL COMMISSION SALES with COMPANY PROVIDED LEADS.... NO COLD CALLING Great Day Improvements (GDI) has been a leader in the home improvement industry since 1966. Due to continued demand...

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Customer Care and Sales Advisor - I

  • Cable One
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: At Sparklight, a Cable One brand, we believe in a neighborly approachconnecting people to what matters most. Are you ready to play a key role in this mission? As Customer Care and...

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Outside Sales Representative

  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 1 day 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...

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Erie Home - Outside Sales Representative

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Close More Deals | Earn More Money | $125,000 - $250,000 Annually Are you looking for a proven sales process, career growth, and unlimited earning potential? At Erie Home, a leading...

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Sales Representative

  • Core-Mark
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid...

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Seasonal Sales Associate - Shoppes at Bellemead, Shreveport, LA

  • James Avery Jewelry
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago

The main duties of this position are to greet and assist the guests in their selection and purchase of merchandise. Take the opportunity to make a difference, make a connection, and help fund your...

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Entry Level Sales Executive - Shreveport/Monroe, LA

  • Genesis Global Group
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a member of Genesis Global Group, is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art,...

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Retail Sales Consultant

  • AT&T
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 6 days ago

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

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Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Wal-Mart
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Pharmacy associates focus on the needs of our customers as they entrust us with their prescriptions and health needs. They are responsible for providing customer service in our store pharmacies....

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Direct Sales Representative

  • Sparklight
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: At Sparklight, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities...

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Field Sales Representative

  • AT&T
  • Haughton, LA (13 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Haughton, LA (13 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Join an elite group of sales professionals bringing customized, white glove experiences directly in the customer's home. Field Sales Representatives at AT&T are driven to connect - every...

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Demographic Data for Shreveport, LA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Shreveport, LA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Shreveport, LA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
High School or GED
19.0%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.8%
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 Shreveport, 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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