Sales Associate Jobs in Battle Creek, MI

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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Outside Sales Representative

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Bearing Distributors Inc. (BDI) is the leading and fastest growing privately held global supplier of industrial products and services to companies throughout the world. Our commitment to customer...

Part Time Sales Representative Work from Home

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 20 hours ago

Vector Marketing is running interviews for sales rep positions, start work within the week! Basic responsibilities include working with customers, explaining our American made Cutco products, and...

Remote Work

Route Sales Representative

  • Battle Creek, MI (7 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (7 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 22 hours 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...

Retail Sales Associate Apparel

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 1 day ago

At DICKS 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...

Insurance Sales Agent - Portage, MI

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Its a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD Job Type: Full time Exempt/Non Exempt: Hourly Job Description: Looking to take your sales...

Cashier/Sales Associate - Midday/2nd Shift

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 1 day ago

Our second-shift Sales Associates (typically between 2 PM and Midnight) play a key role in keeping the store clean, welcoming, and running smoothly for every customer who stops in....

Retail Associate

  • Union City, MI (16 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, MI (16 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago

... Why do people love eating in our cafe at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help cafe associates. Do you have a passion for preparing...

Sales Associate - PT

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age....

Sales Associate - Spirit

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 4 days ago

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

Sales Associate - PT

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 4 days ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Retail Sales Associate Department: Retail Job Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: Retail Supervisor Pay Range: Minimum: $12.50 Midpoint: $15.50 Maximum: $18.50 Why work here: At MRC Industries, we...

Retail Sales Associate - Southlan - MI

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 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,...

Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 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....

Counter Sales Representative - Kendall Electric

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 5 days ago

Counter Sales Representative Battle Creek, MI About The Kendall Group Kendall Electric, a division of The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for the Counter Sales...

Inside Sales Rep

  • Marshall, MI (8 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Marshall, MI (8 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As an...

Demographic Data for Battle Creek, MI

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Battle Creek, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Battle Creek, MI 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 Battle Creek, MI
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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