Sales Associate Jobs in Lansing, MI

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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Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Lansing, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Automotive Sales Consultant LaFontaine Buick GMC - 4.0 Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time Estimated: $34.4K - $78.1K a year 21 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance...

Wealth Management Sales Consultant

  • Lansing, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 10 hours ago

process, candidates must be able to pass a non-registered fingerprint background check to qualify as a fingerprinted person under FINRA Must be located in the Mid-West in one following states: ND,...

Automotive Sales Consultant - Lansing, Michigan, United States

  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 hours ago

AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANT Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an...

Sales Associate Sunglass Hut

  • Okemos, MI (8 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Okemos, MI (8 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 16 hours ago

GENERAL FUNCTION Our Sales Associates are vital to the success of Sunglass Hut....

Retail Sales Associate Golf

  • Lansing, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 23 hours ago

At DICKS Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all...

Sr Sales Trainer, FOLIO

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the...

Residential Field Sales Representative

  • Potterville, MI (11 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Potterville, MI (11 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 1 day ago

WOW! is currently hiring a Residential Field Sales Representative! Join us as a Resi Field Sales Representative and be a part of a dynamic sales team while promoting innovative technology products...

Sales Support Representative

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Work together with Sales associates to support customer needs by determining the best products and solutions....

Foot & Ankle Sales Representative - Grand Rapids, MI

  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based Stryker Position Title: Foot & Ankle Sales Representative Who we want Hard-working winners. Loyal, competitive and results-oriented salespeople who create a track...

Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W2869

  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago

Overview Ready to unlock unlimited earning potential? You will have unlimited earning potential with $14/hour base pay and uncapped commission! Employees earn $17/hour just hitting minimum...

Product Consultant -Technical

  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago

About Us:** Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique...

Associate Director, Field Sales CCH Tagetik Remote

  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago

Permanent remote role with travel required. Preferred candidate will be located in PST or CST.** As the Associate Director, Field Sales, you will provide leadership and oversight to multiple sales...

Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days ago

associates at all levels and contribute to a positive work environment Our Seasonal Sales Associates are responsible for all aspects of the customer experience within multiple businesses (retail, rental...

Salesperson

  • Charlotte, MI (17 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, MI (17 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days 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...

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Eastwood T/C

  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

Demographic Data for Lansing, MI

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Sales Associate Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Sales in Sport Business
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Salary for Sales Associate Jobs in Lansing, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Associates in Lansing, MI 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 Lansing, MI
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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