Sales Associate Jobs in Joplin, MO

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 (No Sales Experience Necessary)

  • Pittsburg, KS (21 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburg, KS (21 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, were looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Columbus, KS (21 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, KS (21 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, were looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago

The Retail Sales Associate assists Ollie's customers and helps to maintain the store appearance....

Parts Inside Sales Representative

  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago

The Larson Group Peterbilt is looking for an experienced Parts Inside Sales Representative to join our dynamic team. The primary responsibility of the Parts Inside Sales Representative is the...

UScellular Sales Associate - Webb City, MO

  • Webb City, MO (4 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Webb City, MO (4 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Community Involvement: Through monthly community events Role Snapshot: Sales Associate Atlantic Wireless, you'll become a trusted advisor to our customers. Your mission?...

Salesperson

  • Carl Junction, MO (6 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Carl Junction, MO (6 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 4 days 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...

Sales Assistant

  • Joplin, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 4 days ago

Sales Associate Opportunity Join the team. Drive Sales. Be the Most You! At Claires, were all about self-expression, creativity, and bringing the latest trends to life for our customers....

Territory Sales Representative

  • Joplin, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 4 days ago

Territory Sales Representative: Job Summary: Are you financially happy in your current role? Does your current position have opportunities for growth and a rewarding career? If you need to make...

Build $20,000/Month in Residuals Sales Reps Wanted (Remote)

  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago

Build $20,000/Month in Residuals - Sales Reps Wanted (Remote) (joplin) 123 compensation: You'll realistically earn $500-$1,000/day once trained and ramped up employment type: experience level: mid...

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Retail Sales Associate

  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago

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

Furniture Retail Sales Associate

  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago

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

Furniture Sales advisor

  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago

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

Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)

  • Webb City, MO (4 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Webb City, MO (4 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 6 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....

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, KS S00883

  • Columbus, KS (21 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, KS (21 miles from Joplin, MO)
  • 7 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...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in JOPLIN, MO S12603

  • Joplin, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 7 days ago

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....

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Joplin, MO

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Joplin, MO 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 Joplin, MO
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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