Sales Associate Jobs in Portage, 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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Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 19 hours ago

Automotive Sales Consultant LaFontaine Mercedes-Benz Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI 49007 AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANT Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family,...

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 21 hours ago

What You Will Do All Lowe's associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As a Seasonal Associate,...

Retail Sales Associate, Crossroads - Full Time

  • Portage, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 23 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, also known as a Generalist colleague, the Macy's shopper is your highest priority....

Sales Associate

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

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Customer Service Representative

  • Portage, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 1 day ago

Mercantile Bank is seeking an outgoing, sales and service-oriented Customer Service Representative to join our team in Portage, MI. Do you like to build relationships with people? Do you seek...

Lead Store Sales Associate Part-time - ARC20-12

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago

The Salvation Army is looking for a Lead Cashier in West Michigan. If you want to use your talents to make a difference in the world, we are missioned driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused...

Route Sales Representative

  • Battle Creek, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days 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...

Cashier/Sales Associate - Mid-day/2nd Shift

  • Plainwell, MI (19 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainwell, MI (19 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days 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...

Cashier/Sales Associate - All Shifts

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days 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 Sales Associate - Southlan - MI

  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path. From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Retail Sales Associate - Maple Hill Pavilion

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path. From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Recruiter / Sales Trainee

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Actalent connects passion with purpose.** We're looking for a highly motivated **Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee** to join our team and help us advance the careers of skilled professionals...

Eyewear Customer Service/Sales Advisor

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 4 days ago

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As an Eyewear Consultant for MyEyeDr. you play an essential role by providing personalized eyecare through supporting your trusted...

Industrial Territory Sales

  • Portage, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 4 days ago

Although industrial sales experience is a plus, it is certainly not required. We have successful Territory Sales and Service Managers from various backgrounds....

Retail Sales Associate - Immediate Start

  • Plainwell, MI (19 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plainwell, MI (19 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 4 days ago

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM- just like you!** Our associates have a lot in common. They have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working independently, are self-motivated, and...

Demographic Data for Portage, MI

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Portage, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Portage, 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 Portage, 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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