Sales Associate Jobs in Hattiesburg, 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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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description What is a Salesperson? Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieve our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems,...

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Sales Rep (Traveling) - Work 10 Days / Off 10 Days ($10k-$20k/mo)

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 3 days ago

Hattiesburg to Houston: Work Half the Month, Travel on Our Dime. If you are based in the Hattiesburg area and looking for a high-yield sales vehicle that rewards pure hustle, gives you half your...

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Verizon Sales Consultant

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

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! First Year Earning Potential: $90k +/year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving environment? Cellular Sales is the...

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Outside Sales Representative - Medical Equipment

  • Lincare
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 6 days ago

As America's largest supplier of respiratory and durable medical equipment, Lincare's mission is to set the standard for excellence, transforming the way respiratory care is delivered in the home....

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Inside Sales Rep

  • United Rentals
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 12 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 12 days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As an...

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Inside Sales Representative/Administrative Assistant

  • FASTSIGNS
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 14 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 14 days ago

Responsive recruiter Do your friends and co-workers refer to you as a people person? Have friends or people told you or suggested you go into sales? Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy...

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Sales Consultant - USBL - US

  • SYSCO
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 18 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 18 days ago

Employment Type Full time Company name US0001 Sysco Jackson, LLC Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for...

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Hardware Sales Associate

  • Ace Hardware
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 23 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 23 days ago

We are seeking outgoing, friendly, and helpful team members to welcome and assist customers. Previous hardware experience is a plus but not a requirement although being helpful and handy to assist...

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Sales Development Representative

  • RJ Young
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 24 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 24 days ago

Who We Are: At RJ Young, we provide business technology solutions that empower people to work smarter. For over 70 years, we've been a trusted partner to small businesses, organizations, and large...

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Sales Representative - Hattiesburg

  • Performance Food Group
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: The Area Manager position will perform the following duties: Position Responsibilities: Manages a geographical sales territory ensuring that independent and regional account...

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Sales Consultant-Hattiesburg/Laurel

  • SYSCO
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Employment Type Full time Company name US0001 Sysco Jackson, LLC Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for...

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Sales Representative- Hattiesburg

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of...

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Sales Associate

  • Foot Locker
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago

Overview The Sales Associate is a frontline team member who helps bring sneaker culture to life in a fun, welcoming way for customers of all ages....

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Sales Associate

  • Spirit Halloween
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago

The Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining Guest Services as per Company Standards....

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Sales Representative - Uniform

  • Cintas
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago

Requisition Number: 222791 Job Description Are you ready to launch your career in sales and be another reason Cintas, a growing Fortune 500 company, has been named to both FORTUNEs Worlds Most...

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Demographic Data for Hattiesburg, MS

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Sales Associate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Sales and Advertising Ethics in the Fashion Industry
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Entrepreneurial Sales
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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg, 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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