Sales Associate Jobs in Grand Rapids, 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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Retail Sales Associate

  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 hour ago

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of our retail stores....

Outside Sales Representative - Automation

  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 hour ago

Outside Sales Representative - Automation Division Join our dynamic AutoMatrix Division as an Outside Sales Representative, where you will play a crucial role in nurturing existing partnerships...

Sales Representative

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 hours 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...

Route Sales Representative

  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 16 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...

Full Time - Sales Associate - ProServices - Day

  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day 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...

Optical Sales Associate, Cascade, Grand Rapids MI 22084

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do: The successful Optical Sales Associate delivers excellence to provide a professional and positive experience for all patients, customers, colleagues, and business partners and works...

Optical Sales Associate, Lowell MI

  • Lowell, MI (14 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lowell, MI (14 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do: The successful Optical Sales Associate delivers excellence to provide a professional and positive experience for all patients, customers, colleagues, and business partners and works...

Oil Sales and Service Representative (Based in Cadillac, MI)

  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation's leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to...

H&M Sales Advisor - Full Time

  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Associates Pay Rate $13.00 per hour This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive....

Cashier/Sales Associate - All Shifts

  • Sparta, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparta, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Join our dynamic team! We're not just a stop along the road; we're a community hub where customers find more than just snacks and fuel. They find smiling faces, helpful service, and a...

Retail Associate, Grand Rapids

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

The Sales Associate's overall responsibility is to provide a Radical Customer Experience. They align their day with business needs and take action in order to successfully achieve sales goals....

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Rivertown Crossings

  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Were hiring for the holidays! Earn extra cash this holiday season and enjoy a 50% discount at our family of brands.* As a member of our team, theres even more in store for you, including access to...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

As a Sales Associate, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Shops At Centerpoint

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Were hiring for the holidays! Earn extra cash this holiday season and enjoy a 50% discount at our family of brands.* As a member of our team, theres even more in store for you, including access to...

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Grand Rapids Tanger

  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Were hiring for the holidays! Earn extra cash this holiday season and enjoy a 50% discount at our family of brands.* As a member of our team, theres even more in store for you, including access to...

Demographic Data for Grand Rapids, MI

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, 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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