Sales Associate Jobs in Lexington, KY

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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Associate Client Advisor-Small Bus & Tax

  • Lexington, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 18 days ago

Our Company We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive...

Sales Representative - Alarm Systems

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 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...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Lexington, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 60+ days ago

... Danforth Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40511 TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Job Description TruGreen Neighborhood Lawn Territory Sales Representative Every TruGreen associate...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Windows & Walls - Day

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Full Time Sales Associate Windows & Walls Day 200 Old Todds Road Location Lexington, KY (E Lexington) 0507 Category Store Operations Job Id JR02119428 Job Type Full time Department Windows & Walls Your...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 1 day 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...

Route Sales Representative

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Immediately Hiring If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron, Tony's, and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts;...

Counter Parts Sales Representative

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the...

Professional Sales Representative - Lexington, KY

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Join Amplity, the full-service go-to partner of biopharma companies that delivers flexible + specialized medical + commercial services. No matter where a drug is in its lifecycle, we scale with...

Counter Sales Representative

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

FT Sales Associate - Lexington, Kentucky (KY)

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

FT Sales Associate - Lexington, Kentucky (KY) Lexington, KY, USA Req #16705 Friday, November 17, 2023 Starting Hourly Pay $15.00 + Over-time eligible Opportunity: The retail sales associate at LL Flooring...

Field Sales Summer Intern

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago

The Summer Field Sales Intern supports the sales team with various initiatives to drive revenue and profit throughout the key summer selling season. Essential Functions Shadow a member of key...

Remote Sales Advisor, Inbound

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 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...

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HVAC Counter Sales Representative

  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

SALES ASSOCIATE – LEXINGTON AIRPORT – HIRING NOW!...

Summer Customer Service Representative - Versailles Main

  • Versailles, KY (12 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Versailles, KY (12 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Summary: Helps foster a positive work environment that inspires, motivates, challenges, supports and provides ongoing recognition for exceptional performance. The Customer Service Representative...

Demographic Data for Lexington, KY

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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Lexington, KY

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Lexington, KY 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 Lexington, KY
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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