Sales Associate Jobs in Petal, 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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Loan Servicing Customer Service Representative

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 19 hours 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...

Cashier/Sales Associate - Midday and Overnights

  • Purvis, MS (18 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Purvis, MS (18 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 22 hours ago

Our Sales Associates do more than just run a register they keep our stores clean, inviting, and running smoothly for every customer who walks in....

Cashier/Sales Associate - All Shifts

  • Petal, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Petal, MS
  • 1 day ago

Our Sales Associates do more than just run a register they keep our stores clean, inviting, and running smoothly for every customer who walks in....

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 2 days ago

AutoZone's Full-Time Senior Retail Sales Associate drives sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

Part-Time Sales Associate

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 2 days 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...

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Turtle Creek Town Center

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 5 days ago

About the Role As a Brand Associate, you're an integral part of our team and bring our brand to life for our customers. You're responsible for engaging and connecting with our customers by...

Sales Associate-6124 Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 6 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Sales Associate - CycleBar

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking high energy, passion filled, and sales motivated individuals who are fitness minded and have a love for community, and our brand! We are a fast-growing Indoor Cycling...

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....

Retail Sales Associate

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 7 days ago

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

Retail Sales Associate

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 8 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....

Sales Associate

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 8 days ago

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new...

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 10 days ago

As a Hot Topic Seasonal Sales Associate, you'll be a huge part of our success by providing the best customer service, ensuring that fellow fans can get their hands on the merch they love....

LF Sales Rep

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 10 days ago

LeafFilter Gutters and Gutter protection No cold calling- no sweepstake giveaway- real people confirming your leads. Are you tired of cold calling looking for new business? Tired of the constant...

LeafFilter - Outside Sales Representative - Mobile (Hattiesburg)

  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS (7 miles from Petal, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Hattiesburg, MS, USA $100,000.00/year Job Description LeafFilter Gutters and Gutter protection No cold calling- no sweepstake giveaway- real people confirming your leads. Are you tired of cold...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Petal, MS

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Petal, MS 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 Petal, 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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