Sales Associate Jobs in Southaven, 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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Outside Sales Representative

  • Cordova, TN (20 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Cordova, TN (20 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 26 days ago

Company Name: Conway Services Heating & Cooling Overview: Conway Service, part of American Residential Services is the largest provider of residential services in the US, employing more than 7000...

Senior Living Sales Consultant

  • Bartlett, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bartlett, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 16 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Senior Living Sales Consultant who will focus on growing community occupancy and increasing the awareness of our independent living...

Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Lenox Square Mall - Part Time

  • Bartlett, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bartlett, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 hours ago

Id : REQ_575703, Title : Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Lenox Square Mall - Part Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...208, ExternalPostedStartDate...

Licensed Insurance Sales Agent (2970) - Direct Auto

  • West Memphis, AR (14 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 hours ago
  • West Memphis, AR (14 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 hours ago

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident...

Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2970) - Direct Auto

  • West Memphis, AR (14 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 hours ago
  • West Memphis, AR (14 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 hours ago

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident...

Salesperson

  • Cordova, TN (20 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cordova, TN (20 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 hours ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

Insurance Sales Trainee/Sales Representative

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 8 hours ago

What We Offer: No cold calling involved Uncapped commission potential Lucrative bonus opportunities including performance-based bonuses and sales competitions Continuous on-going training and...

Customer Service Representative

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 13 hours ago

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose...

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Retail Sales Associate

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 19 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate in a Galls store, you must provide exceptional customer service to our exceptional public safety professionals....

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

  • Southaven, MS
  • 20 hours ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 20 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will deliver excellent customer service in point of sale and customer services processes while focusing on consistent execution and operational efficiency. You...

Retail Sales Representative

  • Olive Branch, MS (11 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Olive Branch, MS (11 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 20 hours ago

Retail Sales Representative Part Time MarketSource, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated sales & marketing solutions to Fortune 500 companies. We offer a dynamic environment that fosters...

Sales Support Specialist

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 23 hours ago

About Meridian Meridian Bioscience is a first-choice solution partner of innovative immunological and molecular raw materials that accelerate diagnostic assay development. We are looking for...

Car Sales Consultant - Paid Training

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 1 day ago

The e-Commerce Sales Associate interacts with hundreds of customers - online, over the phone and in person - to help guide their vehicle purchase in our no-haggle sales environment....

Sales and Service Representative

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 1 day ago

Join the Crystal Clean Team as a Sales & Service Representative! Are you a driven, customer-focused professional looking for a dynamic career in a thriving industry? Crystal Clean (CC) is seeking...

Vacuum Sales and Service Representative

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 1 day ago

Elevate Your Career as a Vacuum Sales & Service Representative with Crystal Clean! Are you a motivated, customer-focused professional ready to take your career to the next level? Crystal Clean...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Southaven, MS

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Southaven, 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 Southaven, 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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