Sales Associate Jobs in Mankato, MN

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 Rep (No Experience Necessary)

  • Mankato, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 6 days ago

Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, were looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Mankato, MN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 5 hours ago

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

Optical Retail Sales Associate FT Mankato, MN #194

  • Mankato, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Optical Retail Sales Associate Full Time 30 years ago Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs....

Sales Representative Part Time Work from Home

  • Mankato, MN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 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

Reconstruction Sales Representative (evergreen) (Mankato, MN)

  • Mankato, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 1 day ago

Reconstruction Sales Representative (Mankato, MN) Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Do you want to work for a purposeful...

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Mankato, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 1 day 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...

Counter Sales Associate - Plumbing & HVAC

  • Mankato, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 3 days ago

DSG is seeking a Plumbing & HVAC Counter Sales Associate in our Mankato, MN location....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Mankato, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 6 days ago

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, youll 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....

Build $20,000/Month in Residuals Sales Reps Wanted (Remote)

  • Mankato, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 6 days ago

At 123Websites, we dont just pay you a commission we help you build a passive income stream that can pay you $20,000+ per month, and you get paid every single week. Earn 50% of every client's...

Remote Work

SALES ASSOCIATE in JANESVILLE, MN S20492

  • Janesville, MN (15 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Janesville, MN (15 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SAINT PETER, MN S10589

  • Saint Peter, MN (16 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Peter, MN (16 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager....

SALES ASSOCIATE in NICOLLET, MN S21884

  • Nicollet, MN (14 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Nicollet, MN (14 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MADELIA, MN S10593

  • Madelia, MN (19 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Madelia, MN (19 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in LE CENTER, MN S14798

  • Le Center, MN (21 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Le Center, MN (21 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

SALES ASSOCIATE in LE SUEUR, MN S23734

  • Le Sueur, MN (22 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Le Sueur, MN (22 miles from Mankato, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Demographic Data for Mankato, MN

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Mankato, MN

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Mankato, MN 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 Mankato, MN
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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