Sales Associate Jobs in Shawnee, KS

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 (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 18 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 18 days ago

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

Outside Sales Representative (Training Provided)

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 11 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)

  • Gladstone, MO (14 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Gladstone, MO (14 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 11 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

  • Lees Summit, MO (19 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO (19 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 45+ 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 (No Sales Experience Necessary)

  • Liberty, MO (23 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Liberty, MO (23 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 45+ 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...

Sales Representative

  • Olathe, KS (11 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Olathe, KS (11 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 28 days ago

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 Home, a leading provider of...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 18 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 Associate - Chicos

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

- Associate Sales Associate - Chico's Join our chic team, dedicated to a styling and social experience that inspires women to express their individuality....

Sales Representative- Off Premise

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • moments ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • moments ago

Sales Representative- Off Premise Breakthru Beverage Group - 3.7 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time Estimated: $44.2K - $56K a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Pricing Sales Customer service...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Independence, MO (20 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Independence, MO (20 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 9 hours ago

Overall Job Summary The High Volume FAST Team Member is responsible for working as part of the Field Activity Support Team (FAST), primarily in a single store, to own and execute start to finish...

Verizon Sales Associate

  • Olathe, KS (11 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS (11 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

Our Sales Associates support their local communities through the TCC Gives program....

Salesperson - Computers

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 14 hours ago

Pay Range: $44,000 - 159,000 annually (100% Commission Based) Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle This is not your typical sales job! A career in sales at NFM means helping our loyal...

Sales Associate - Keyholder

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 14 hours ago

Sales Associate - Keyholder 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 4027 Mill St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United...

Retail Associate

  • Bonner Springs, KS (12 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bonner Springs, KS (12 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 15 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Basehor, KS (16 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Basehor, KS (16 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 15 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Demographic Data for Shawnee, KS

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Shawnee, KS

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Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Shawnee, KS 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 Shawnee, KS
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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