Sales Associate Jobs in Aurora, IL

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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Comparion Insurance Agency

Insurance Agent (Base salary + Uncapped commissions)

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $55000.00 - $65000.00 Job Category: Sales - Comparion Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

In-Home Sales Representative-Schaumburg, IL

  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Company Name: ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview: American Residential Services is the largest provider of residential services in the US, employing more than 7000 professionals across the country. ARS...

Residential Sales Representative

  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Company Name: ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview: American Residential Services is the largest provider of residential services in the US, employing more than 7000 professionals across the country. ARS...

Route Sales and Service Driver

  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Safety-Kleen in Elgin, IL is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B Trainee). This role will train to drive a Class B box truck to provide onsite service for parts washer...

Sales Associate

  • Aurora, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 8 hours ago

True Religion Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Location: Chicago Premium City: Aurora State/Territory: IL Description JOB TITLE: Sales Associate IMMEDIATE MANAGER...

Outside Sales Representative - Pearland

  • Saint Charles, IL (10 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (10 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

$44k Per Year (Salary + Bonus) Outside Sales Representative - Pearland UNITED LABORATORIES Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products...

Sales Associate, Seasonal Part Time - Fashion Outlets, Rosemont, IL

  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Title: Seasonal Part Time Crew Mate (Seasonal Part Time Sales Associate) Department: Retail Reports To: Captain (Store Manager)/First Mate (Assistant Manager)/Second Mate (Management Trainee) Overview...

Direct Sales Associate

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Summary The Direct Sales Associate provides competitive face to face sales offers to Acquisition customers as well as current Vistra customers....

Entry Level Insurance Sales Agent

  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Bankers Life seeks professionals for a dynamic hybrid remote work environment. Start your insurance agent career and earn up to $5,000 in bonuses and commissions alone in the first four months. We...

Sales Associate - White House Black Market

  • Burr Ridge, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront...

Salesperson

  • Bolingbrook, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description 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...

Sales Associate

  • Streamwood, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Streamwood, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Associate for RRD....

Member Sales Representative

  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description Position Title: Membership Sales Representative:Reports to: General Manager Requirements: Fluent in English, Proficient reading and writing skills, Computer and social media...

Retail Sales Consultant - LOUIS JOLIET MALL

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Sales Consultant, Retail Associate, Retail Sales Associate, or Retail Team Member, this career move would be a great fit!...

Sales Associate

  • Villa Park, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Villa Park, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Retail Guest Experience Specialists Full-Time and Part-Time Career Opportunities Our Retail Guest Experience Specialists are a major driving factor behind Bobs Discount Furnitures success and...

Demographic Data for Aurora, IL

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Aurora, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Aurora, IL 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 Aurora, IL
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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