Sales Associate Jobs in Lees Summit, 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 Industrial Commercial Sales Representative

  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 29 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 29 days ago

sales experience preferred AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer....

Outside Sales Representative

  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Company Name: Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C, Rooter Overview: Hamilton Heating and Cooling of ARS is the largest provider of residential services in the US, employing more than 7000...

Sales Representative - Alarm Systems

  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 20 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 20 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Sales Account Executive

  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 21 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 21 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Field Sales Intern - Kansas City, MO

  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • moments ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • moments ago

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 11 hours ago

With over 100 years of combined expertise, Raymond Central develops and deploys custom material handling solutions for the world's most trusted companies. As a certified Raymond dealer, we offer...

Hallmark Retail Sales Associate (part-time) - Store #710 (Kansas City, KS)

  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 12 hours ago

WHAT YOU WILL DO: Our Part-Time Sales Associates bring this mission to life in the store....

Hallmark Retail Sales Associate (part-time) - Store #658 (Kansas City, MO)

  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 12 hours ago

WHAT YOU WILL DO: Our Part-Time Sales Associates bring this mission to life in the store....

Salesperson

  • Kansas City, KS (22 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS (22 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 12 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...

Experienced Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 14 hours ago

Experienced Automotive Sales Consultant Location: Cable Dahmer Automotive Group $40,000 minimum salary with Commission & Bonus Opportunities Are you an experienced automotive sales professional...

PR 1460598/Sales Representative

  • Lenexa, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 20 hours ago

PR 1460598/Sales Representative Job Poster : PeopleReady Skills:Other | Location: Henderson, Kansas, United States Of America Views:15 The PeopleReady located at Henderson, Kentucky, 42420 is...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 22 hours ago

About Gateway and WANRack: St. Louis-based Gateway Fiber and Kansas City-based WANRack have merged to create a national fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) platform serving residents, businesses, and...

Retail Sales Associate - 2951

  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities of a Full-Time Pawnbroker / Retail Sales Associate are: (This is a representative list of the general duties the Full-Time Pawnbroker / Retail Sales Associate position may be asked...

Sales Associate - Part Time

  • Shawnee, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shawnee, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago

As a Trek Sales Associate, youll be on the frontlines helping people have fun by riding bikes....

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

  • Independence, MO (14 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Independence, MO (14 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day 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. This...

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Lees Summit, MO 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 Lees Summit, 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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