Sales Associate Jobs in Lansing, 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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Sales Associate-7027 Central Lansing, MI 48912

  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 hours ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Opening

  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Expand your career possibilities. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in...

Sales Representative - Payments

  • Lansing, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 7 hours ago

About Global Payments Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our products and unmatched services. Simply, we create...

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

  • East Lansing, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • East Lansing, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 19 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...

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Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 19 hours ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

  • Okemos, MI (8 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Okemos, MI (8 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 21 hours ago

Sales Associate GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ensuring every patient and customer has the best experience in every LensCrafters every time...

Government Programs Customer Service Representative

  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

Location:** Farmington Hills, MI **Location Specifics:** Fully Remote **Job Summary:** **Training will be hybrid.** At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health...

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Product Consultant

  • Lansing, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 23 hours ago

Company :** Highmark Health **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** Highmark is seeking a Product Consultant to provide end-to-end product administration, ensuring both current and new products are...

Route Service Sales Representative

  • Lansing, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 23 hours ago

Requisition Number:** 205150 **Job Description** Cintas is seeking a Route Service Sales Representative (RSSR) to manage and grow customer accounts in the Rental Division. RSSRs drive a truck...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Tools - Closing

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, 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...

Verizon Sales Associate

  • Grand Ledge, MI (10 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Ledge, MI (10 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Our Sales Associates support their local communities through the TCC Gives program....

Outside Sales Representative

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, youll be the face of Best Buy for customers who visits our stores....

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • East Lansing, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days 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 (Part-Time)

  • Saint Johns, MI (18 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Johns, MI (18 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 3 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....

Demographic Data for Lansing, MI

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Lansing, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Lansing, 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 Lansing, 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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