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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Route Sales Representative

  • Moselle, MS (17 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Moselle, MS (17 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 23 hours 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 - Midday/2nd Shift

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 23 hours ago

Overview Step into the heart of the day as a Mid/Second Shift Associate! This shift is perfect for those who enjoy the bustling midday and early evening hours. Our convenience store and gas...

Cashier/Sales Associate - All Shifts

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 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...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SUMRALL, MS S24001

  • Sumrall, MS (19 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sumrall, MS (19 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 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 - 21 and older only - in LUMBERTON, MS S08479

  • Lumberton, MS (18 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lumberton, MS (18 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 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 - 21 and older only - in OVETT, MS S22093

  • Ovett, MS (22 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ovett, MS (22 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 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 - 21 and older only - in RICHTON, MS S20425

  • Richton, MS (24 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richton, MS (24 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 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 - 21 and older only - in SEMINARY, MS S24462

  • Seminary, MS (23 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seminary, MS (23 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 3 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...

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Turtle Creek Town Center

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 4 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...

Sales Associate

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

06143 Hattiesburg, MS LE_303 City Gear, LLC Hourly: $8.00 - $10.00 Job Title: Sales Associate Department: Operations FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Store Manager SUMMARY The Sales Associate is...

Cashier/Sales Associate - Morning and Midday

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 6 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...

Sales Representative

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 7 days ago

sales representative Job Employer Name:SpiderID: 13951785 Location: Hattiesburg, MississippiDate Posted: 2/26/2025 Wage:Category: Sales/Demonstrators Job Code: Job Description: Mississippi Reps...

Loan Servicing Customer Service Representative - Email

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 7 days ago

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can...

Sales Representative-Hattiesburg

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 8 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 high...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 10 days ago

Overall Job Summary The High Volume FAST Team Member is responsible for working as part of the Field Activity Support Team (FAST), primarily in a single store, to own and execute start to finish...

Demographic Data for Hattiesburg, MS

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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
47.3%
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 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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