Sales Associate Jobs in Minnesota

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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Rental Sales Agent - PT

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago

$16.00/hour Shift Premium may Apply Immediately hiring! We are now seeking passionate, energetic and motivated people, like you, to join our growing Avis Budget Group enterprise. Well help you...

Rental Sales Agent - FT

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago

$16.00/hour Shift Premium may Apply Immediately hiring! We are now seeking passionate, energetic and motivated people, like you, to join our growing Avis Budget Group enterprise. Well help you...

Construction Sales Representative

  • Rochester, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 7 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Close More Deals | Earn More Money | $125,000 - $250,000 Annually | Gas Stipend Are you looking for a proven sales process, career growth, and unlimited earning...

Sales Representative

  • Rochester, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 7 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Close More Deals | Earn More Money | $125,000 - $250,000 Annually | Gas Stipend Are you looking for a proven sales process, career growth, and unlimited earning...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Duluth, MN
  • 23 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 23 days ago

Were looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad...

Sales Associate - PT

  • Eagan, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 7 days ago

Sales Associated must be at least 18 years of age....

Technology Sales Representative IV - Telco

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Sells a subset of product or services directly or via partners to a large number of named accounts/non-named accounts/geographical territory. **Responsibilities** Primary job duty is to sell...

Sales Consultant - Boat & ATVs (Part Time)

  • Duluth, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.50 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! NEW STORE OPENING IN DULUTH, MN! Join our dynamic team as we embark on a thrilling journey with the opening of our newest store! POSITION...

Salesperson

  • Columbia Heights, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Columbia Heights, MN
  • 1 hour ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

Sales Representative

  • Stillwater, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Stillwater, MN
  • 3 hours ago

Are you ready to grow with a company that believes in your potential? Lawson Products is hiring Sales Representatives who aspire to build a rewarding career and drive customer success. Overview At...

Customer Service Representative - Hybrid (Bemidji, MN)

  • Bemidji, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bemidji, MN
  • 3 hours ago

Position Overview: A Member Advisor interacts with our members through the lobby, drive thru and phone channels. In this role, a Member Advisor will assist members with every day transactions...

Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Lower York Road, New Hope

  • New Hope, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Hope, MN
  • 3 hours ago

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is hiring Part-Time Sales Associates - Intermittent Liquor Store Clerks (ILSC) to join our Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores!...

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Sales Consultant

  • Maple Grove, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Maple Grove, MN
  • 3 hours ago

Sales Consultant When you join Victra Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to Every Guest. Every...

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Minnesota

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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