What does an Associate Inside Sales Representative do?
As an Inside Sales Representative you will work with customers to ensure a smooth sales process. You will demonstrate excellent customer services and professionalism during in store and follow up with customers. You will develop leads and seek opportunities to present additional products to current customers.
You could be the ideal candidate if you have a GED or H.S. diploma with 3 years of experience in commission sales. You must possess excellent customer service skills and have marketing and sales acumen to develop leads and explain the products addressing questions and concerns in order to make sales. You need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time and work with the sales teams in support of team goals. A background check is required before an offer can be extended.
- Responsible for product knowledge to answer customer questions
- Greet customers and create rapport
- Responsible closing deals and processing payments
- Responsible for customer follow-up
- Developing leads and referrals
- Create personal marketing plan
- Achieve monthly sales quotas
- Use excellent oral communication and best practices in customer service when interacting with customers
- 3+ years of experience in commission sales
- Background check, required
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- Must be knowledgeable on store products
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Willingness to work varied shifts that change weekly
- Ability to establish rapport and closing sales
How much does an Associate Inside Sales Representative make?
Associate Inside Sales Representative Career Path
Learn how to become an Associate Inside Sales Representative, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
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Associate Inside Sales Representative Insights

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“My work life balance struggled heavily while working here and I spent many weeks working 55+ hours.”

“Long hours (but tbh if you want to get anywhere you’ll have to do this anyways)”
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Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of an Associate Inside Sales Representative
When working as an Associate Inside Sales Representative, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Outstanding Communication, Interpersonal and Communication, Product Pricing, Strong WORK Ethic, and Computer Literate.
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The most common qualifications to become an Associate Inside Sales Representative include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 years of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.