Sales Associate Jobs in Tupelo, 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 - Market Center at Barnes Crossing

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 4 hours ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 4 hours ago

About the Role In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform,...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 8 hours ago

HIRING IMMEDIATELY - RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES! Ashley HomeStore is hiring energetic and friendly professionals to serve as Retail Sales Associates....

Entry Level Sales Rep Part Time Work from Home

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 20 hours ago

Vector Marketing is running interviews for sales rep positions, start work within the week! Basic responsibilities include working with customers, explaining our American made Cutco products, and...

Remote Work

Furniture Retail Sales Associate

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 20 hours ago

HIRING IMMEDIATELY RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES! Ashley HomeStore is hiring energetic and friendly professionals to serve as Retail Sales Associates....

Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 23 hours ago

Hourly Wage: **$14 - $27 per/hour** *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Sales Associate

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Tupelo, 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

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Tupelo, 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...

Sales Associate

  • Nettleton, MS (14 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nettleton, MS (14 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview: Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that...

Lead Sales Associate-PT

  • Nettleton, MS (14 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nettleton, MS (14 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 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...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Plumbing - Closing

  • New Albany, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Albany, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's** As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's....

SALES ASSOCIATE LEAD-FT - 21 and older only

  • Nettleton, MS (14 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nettleton, MS (14 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview: Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that...

Sales Rep - Relief Large Grocery/Mass Merch

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 5 days ago

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or...

Sales Associate

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 5 days ago

Overview You recognize yourself when you enter one of our stores. You love to talk about athletic sneakers and apparel as much as you love to collect them. You always scope out the latest styles,...

Insurance Agent

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 6 days ago

Insurance Agent's primary role is to sell and manage insurance policies, acting as a liaison between insurance companies and clients. They identify client needs, recommend appropriate coverage,...

Demographic Data for Tupelo, MS

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Tupelo, MS

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, 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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