Sales Associate Jobs in Gulfport, MS

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 - Inside Sales Rep

  • BlueLinx
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 12 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 12 days ago

Build your future with BlueLinx as an Inside Sales Representative! Are you ready to kickstart your career in sales with a dynamic and supportive team? BlueLinx is on the lookout for a passionate...

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Sales Associate, Trauma (Biloxi/Gulfport, MS) Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Orthopaedics

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 18 hours ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 18 hours ago

The overall responsibilities of the Sales Associate position include providing clinical and customer support in hospitals and procedures, while ensuring customer service, sales logistics, technical...

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Sales Representative

  • Mississippi Title Loans, Inc
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 5 days ago

Looking for a role where you can grow fast and develop real-world skills? In this position, you'll work directly with customersasking the right questions, overcoming objections, and guiding them...

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Verizon Sales Consultant

  • Cellular Sales
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 5 days ago

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! First Year Earning Potential: $40 - 60k +/year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving environment? Cellular Sales is...

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H&M Sales Advisor - Gulfport

  • H&M
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 5 days ago

Associates Pay Rate $13.00 per hour This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive....

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Wireless Retail Sales Rep

  • Connectivity Source
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Metro by T-Mobile Sales Representative All in Pay Range includes Base + Commission with average of 15+ an hour Are you ready to work for an AMAZING company with AWESOME benefits! Be a part of...

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Direct Sales Representative

  • Sparklight
  • Long Beach, MS (6 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Long Beach, MS (6 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: At Sparklight, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities...

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Remote Inbound Sales Representative

  • MCI Military Recruitment
  • Keesler AFB, MS (9 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Keesler AFB, MS (9 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 9 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries....

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Field Sales Representative- Gulfport, MS

  • Monogram Health
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 10 days ago

Position: Field Sales Representative-Gulfport, MS At Monogram Health, we are transforming care for high-risk patients with multiple chronic conditions, and as a Field Sales Representative, you are...

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Territory Sales Representative / Restaurant Specialist - BIloxi, MS

  • SpotOn
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 11 days ago

About SpotOn We're not just building restaurant tech, we're giving independent restaurants the tools to compete and win. From our award-winning point-of-sale to AI-powered profit tools, everything...

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PT Sales Associate

  • Aeropostale, Inc
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 12 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 12 days ago

OverviewOur Sales Associates promote our culture, values and mission....

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Wireless Sales Associate - Keesler AFB, MS

  • OSL Retail Services
  • Keesler AFB, MS (9 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 12 days ago
  • Keesler AFB, MS (9 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 12 days ago

Wireless Sales Associate - Keesler AFB, MS #NLX292053758 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?...

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Wireless Sales Associate - Keesler AFB, MS

  • OSL Retail
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 14 days ago

As a Wireless Sales Associate, you'll deliver personalized wireless solutions and sales excellence....

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Customer Care and Sales Advisor - I

  • Cable One
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 15 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description: At Sparklight, a Cable One brand, we believe in a neighborly approachconnecting people to what matters most. Are you ready to play a key role in this mission? As Customer Care and...

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Sales Consultant

  • Carmax
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 15 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 15 days ago

6106 - Gulfport - 11155 CarMax Way, Gulfport, Mississippi, 39503-5024 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Customer Specialist in Training, you will be empowered to...

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Demographic Data for Gulfport, MS

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Sales Associate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Dynamics 365: Customer Engagement for Sales
During this three-week course, youll understand the importance of customer relationship management and how this can help create customer loyalty and improve retention. Youll learn how to build a...
Sales and Advertising Ethics in the Fashion Industry
Advertising is essential in the fashion industry but there are many ethical issues to navigate in order to successfully, and legally, promote and sell fashion products. On this two-week course,...
Entrepreneurial Sales
This course outlines the practical and tactical ins and outs of how to sell technical products to a sophisticated marketplace. How to build and manage a sales force; building compensation systems...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Gulfport, MS

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Gulfport, MS offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
High School or GED
19.0%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.8%
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 Gulfport, MS
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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