Sales Associate Jobs in Ridgeland, 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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Retail Sales Associate RETAI045608

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • moments ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • moments ago

Retail Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of customer service, running registers, merchandising, and store maintenance.Primary Responsibilities:Greet and acknowledge every customer with...

Sales Associate

  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 5 hours ago

Overview You are a natural at putting Customers at ease, and enjoy starting up natural, friendly conversations. It's just as easy for you to connect with kids as it is with their parents. You...

Sales Representative - Uniform

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition Number: 199849 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Sales Representative to focus on new business-to-business account development in our Uniform Division. Responsibilities include...

Sales Associate III

  • Pearl, MS (12 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pearl, MS (12 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 1 day ago

Sales Associate Job Description The Sales Associate role is an integral part of the stores overall success and efficiency: demanding direct attention to our brand commitment when servicing our customers...

Associate Sales Representative - Women's Health - Jackson MS or Memphis, TN

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 1 day ago

As a Sales Associate (SA), you will partner with a territory Sales Executive (SE) and Sales Manager to sell the Myriad portfolio of molecular genetic tests to healthcare providers in your assigned territory...

Sales Associate R-017612

  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 3 days ago

ABOUT THE POSITIONWith over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual...

SALES ASSOCIATE in FLORA, MS S17927

  • Flora, MS (13 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Flora, MS (13 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers....

Retail Sales Associate - Outlet Of Mississippi

  • Pearl, MS (12 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pearl, MS (12 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

Retail Sales Associate (Early Morning) - Ridgewood Court

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, 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...

Product Consultant/Config Analyst

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago

About Us:** Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique...

Director, Field Sales

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago

. + Strategic sales planning and deep knowledge of sales methodology, territory development, territory tiering, resource allocation and leadership technique. + Pipeline management (via SFDC) and forecasting...

Part Time Sales Associate

  • Flowood, MS (8 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (8 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 4 days ago

PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE Versona is seeking a Part Time Sales Associate to join it's team in Flowood, MS!...

Retail Sales Associate - R-1065212

  • Madison, MS (6 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, MS (6 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Join the V Team Life.What you'll be doing...As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales...

Account Manager - Industrial Sales Rep/2025-18437

  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (9 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Overview****Snap-on Sales Representative - Selling Direct to Industrial Corporations**Snap-on Inc. is more than the premier global tool and equipment manufacturer; we are a leading global...

Retail Sales Associate/RETAI044327/Brandon

  • Brandon, MS (22 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brandon, MS (22 miles from Ridgeland, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Retail Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of customer service, running registers, merchandising, and store maintenance....

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Ridgeland, MS

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland, 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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