Sales Associate Jobs in Missouri

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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Eye Care Partners

Sales Associate, Training Provided!

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Outside Sales Representative (No Sales Experience Necessary)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 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 Rep (No Experience Necessary)

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 4 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

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 4 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 (Training Provided)

  • Columbia, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 4 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...

Construction Sales Representative

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 10 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Close More Deals | Earn More Money | $125,000 - $250,000 Annually Are you looking for a proven sales process, career growth, and unlimited earning potential? At Erie...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago

Operation E.C.H.O. (Erie Career Hero Opportunity) A career where your military experience translates into success. Veterans Initiative | Earn More | Advance Faster At Erie Home, we recognize the...

Membership Sales Representative

  • Louisiana, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisiana, MO
  • 5 days ago

Territory Sales Manager - Saint Charles, Missouri Location: Hybrid ( 10% Remote and 90% Onsite in the market meeting with potential clients.) Candidate must live within 50 to 75 miles of Saint...

Sales Associate

  • Independence, MO
  • 15 days ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 15 days ago

Sales Associate Sales Associates keep people smiling at Aarons....

Inside Sales Representative - Inbound Calls

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 7 days ago

At Safe Haven Security, we are more than just a home security company! We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our...

Sales Representative - Alarm Systems

  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 30+ 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 30+ 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...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Rolla, MO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rolla, MO
  • 3 hours ago

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our...

Mobile Customer Service Representative

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 hours ago

Are you a digitally-savvy problem solver? Do you enjoy multitasking? Are you personable and patient with a passion for customer service? Then working as a Spectrum Mobile Customer Service...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 4 hours 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...

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Missouri

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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