Sales Associate Jobs in Kentwood, 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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Direct Sales Representative

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

Territory Sales Representative: Job Summary: Are you financially happy in your current role? Does your current position have opportunities for growth and a rewarding career? If you need to make...

Stylist - Retail Sales Associate - Grand Rapids Tanger

  • Byron Center, MI (7 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Byron Center, MI (7 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 4 hours ago

About the Role As a Banana Republic stylist, you will help create aspirational and on trend looks that enhance the customer's emotional connection to the brand. You will be an expert on styling...

Sales Associate - 24H150

  • Grandville, MI (7 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Grandville, MI (7 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Opening

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 19 hours 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...

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, 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

Entry Level Sales Representative

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 21 hours ago

About the role: TQL is seeking motivated, high performing individuals to join our award-winning team. This is more than just a sales position; you'll establish relationships and leverage your...

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

  • Hudsonville, MI (12 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hudsonville, MI (12 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 21 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will deliver excellent customer service in point of sale and customer services processes while focusing on consistent execution and operational efficiency. You...

Sales Consultant

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 21 hours ago

6041 - Grand Rapids - 4431 28th Street, Kentwood, Michigan, 49512 CarMax, the way your career should be! About this job As a Customer Specialist, you will be empowered to provide an iconic...

Route Sales Representative

  • Byron Center, MI (7 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Byron Center, MI (7 miles from Kentwood, 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...

Dynamic Sales Representative (Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI)

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 22 hours ago

Sales Trailblazer Wanted! | Hybrid Role in Grand Rapids, MI | Uncapped Earnings + Career Growth Are you a persuasive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced performance driven environment? Join...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Alto, MI (11 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alto, MI (11 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Outside Sales Representative -- VanderZiel Machinery & Sales** **Position Overview** You'll be the face of VanderZiel in the field, serving West Michigan machine shops, manufacturers, and...

Outside Sales Representative - 240904

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

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Hastings, MI (22 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hastings, MI (22 miles from Kentwood, MI)
  • 1 day ago

AutoZone's Full-Time Senior Retail Sales Associate drives sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

Retail Sales Associate-Shops at Centerpointe

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

As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of Bath & Body Works - understanding our customers' needs and helping them find the best products for themselves and others....

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Kentwood, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, 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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