Sales Associate Jobs in Mississippi

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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Sales Representative

  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 2 hours 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...

Sales Associate

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 9 hours ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 9 hours ago

Position Overview The Sales Associate is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive customer experience....

Salesperson

  • Hazlehurst, MS
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hazlehurst, MS
  • 9 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...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago

... Harding Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202 TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Job Description TruGreen Neighborhood Lawn Territory Sales Representative Every TruGreen associate...

Sales Associate

  • Batesville, MS
  • 12 hours ago
  • Batesville, MS
  • 12 hours ago

Principal Working Relationships Customers, Sales Associates, Store Management and District/Regional Managers Key Qualifications Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with external contacts...

Cashier/Sales Associate - All Shifts

  • Laurel, MS
  • 12 hours ago
  • Laurel, MS
  • 12 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....

Outside Fuel Sales Representative - Olive Branch, MS (Memphis Area)

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 12 hours ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 12 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Achieve sales quotas by creating new, profitable sales volume for the company through a focused expansion of the customer base Prospect for new leads in your...

Retail Job Function Store - Associate PT Sales Associate - Eddie Bauer #4228 Tanger Outlets Kensington Valley Overview Our Sales Associates promote our culture, values and mission....

Sales Associate

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 17 hours ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 17 hours ago

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

Sales Associate Sunglass Hut

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 18 hours ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 18 hours ago

GENERAL FUNCTION Our Sales Associates are vital to the success of Sunglass Hut....

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 18 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 1 day 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 III

  • Pearl, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Pearl, MS
  • 1 day ago

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 and driving results....

Retail Sales Associate

  • MS
  • 1 day ago
  • MS
  • 1 day ago

04-Jul-2025 Retail Sales Associate Part time Regular Job Description As a Retail Sales Associate, you'll be the face of Best Buy for customers who visits our stores....

Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

  • Lexington, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, MS
  • 1 day ago

AutoZone's Part-Time Retail Sales Associates drive sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expectations and providing a WOW! Customer Service experience....

Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Mississippi

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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