Sales Associate Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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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Footwear Sales Associate

  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 1 hour ago

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting...

Sales Associate Optical

  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description Join our dynamic sales team at National Vision as a Sales Associate, where your passion for people and community comes to life through excellent customer service and expert guidance...

Sales Associate Optical - Part Time

  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description Join our dynamic sales team at National Vision as a Sales Associate, where your passion for people and community comes to life through excellent customer service and expert guidance...

Garden Center Sales Team Member

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago

Do you have a green thumb? Are you friendly and self-motivated? Do you enjoy the outdoors and have a passion for plants or gardening? If so, this is the perfect role for you! The Garden Center...

Project Sales Representative US

  • Fairfax, IA (8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, IA (8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.5 billion as of December 31, 2024. Herc...

Sales Representative-Iowa City

  • Iowa City, IA (23 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iowa City, IA (23 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 1 day 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...

Retail Sales Associate Apparel, Gear, Parts & Accessories

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago

Retail Sales – Clothing, Gear & Parts | McGrath Powersports – Cedar Rapids, IA Uncapped Commission + Monthly Bonuses Where Fun Begins — and Winning Never Stops Location: McGrath Powersports 4645...

Salesperson

  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 1 day 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...

Technical Sales Representative

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

As the industry leader in water technology, we're growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world's most vital resource. Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a...

Remote Sales Advisor, Inbound

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for...

Remote Work

Field Sales Representative

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Part Time Field Sales Representative

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Part Time Field Sales Representative Location : Cedar Rapids, IA $23.00 hourly + mileage reimbursement + phone stipend + sales commission Part-Time Schedule : 5 evenings/week Hours: 4:05pm to...

Full Time Field Sales Representative

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Full Time Field Sales Representative Location : Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 $21.00/hour + mileage reimbursement + phone stipend + sales commission Full-Time Schedule : 5 evenings/week Hours: 12:05pm to...

Rental Sales Representative

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Rental Sales Representative Department: Sales Reports To: Director of Sales Strong Salary No Cap on Commission Job Summary The Sales Representative is responsible for...

Sales Representative

  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coralville, IA (19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 2 days ago

About the Role At UScellular, top performers earn $60k or more a year. Meet your neighbors and help them stay connected. Who knows your town and your community better than you? At UScellular, we...

Demographic Data for Cedar Rapids, IA

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids, IA
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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