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What is a professional sales associate?

Professional Sales Associates are employees who help customers find and purchase products or services, often working in retail, wholesale, or business-to-business environments. They are responsible for understanding customer needs, demonstrating product features, answering questions, and closing sales. Additionally, they often manage inventory, handle transactions, and provide after-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction. Their role is crucial in generating revenue and maintaining positive relationships with clients or customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional sales associate?

To thrive as a Professional Sales Associate, you need strong product knowledge, persuasive communication abilities, and a track record of meeting sales targets, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, CRM software, and inventory management tools is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, active listening, and resilience set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for building customer trust, closing sales, and contributing to a business's overall profitability.

How do professional sales associates typically balance individual sales targets with team collaboration?

Professional Sales Associates are often responsible for meeting personal sales goals while also contributing to the overall success of the sales team. Balancing these expectations involves transparent communication, sharing leads or best practices with colleagues, and participating in team meetings to strategize together. Many organizations foster a collaborative environment where associates support each other to achieve both individual and group targets, which can also lead to shared incentives or recognition. Effective time management and a willingness to help teammates are key to thriving in this dual-focused role.

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Professional Sales Associate jobs?

Cities in Tennessee with the most Professional Sales Associate job openings:

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Infographic showing various Professional Sales Associate job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

Memphis, TN • On-site

Gossett Hyundai Mitsubishi Genesis
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Experienced Professional Sales Associate

One of the largest privately owned Automotive Dealer Groups in West Tennessee is seeking experienced talented professional individuals with the ambition and aptitude to become part of the retail automotive industry. We are searching for aggressive, energetic, money-motivated individuals with positive attitudes.  We will provide the tools to succeed in a fast-paced work force, with incentives and further job opportunities.  You must have a Can-Do attitude to achieve targeted goals.

AGGRESSIVE SALARY  + BONUS STRUCTURE AND ONE OF THE BEST  BENEFITS PACKAGE IN THE INDUSTRY

Become part of our family owned and operated dealer group to insure you are financially successful and help us accelerate our franchises into the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Automotive Sales Associates  will greet customers as they arrive
  • Automotive Sales Associates follow up with prospective customers via email and by phone
  • Automotive Sales Associates  will gain an in-depth knowledge of a customer’s interests to assist them with their purchase
  • Automotive Sales Associates  will follow-up with existing customers to confirm their satisfaction and generate leads

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous sales experience, including inside sales, outside sales, retail sales is a plus
  • Outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships (i.e., a “people person")
  • Excellent follow up skills
  • Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software and internet proficiency
  • Excellent appearance, verbal/written communication, strong negotiation and presentation skills
  • Must possess the ability to meet, greet and ask for the sale

At Gossett Motor Cars we are committed to providing exceptional customer service and we know that starts with our employees.  If you want to work in an environment where customer service is our passion and allows you a unlimited earning potential, then a career as a Professional Sales Associate  with Gossett Motor Cars is for you.

Gossett Motor Cars Benefits: 

  • Unsurpassed professional training
  • Team oriented environment
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Exceptional compensation package (Top associates earn six-figures)
  • Paid training
  • Paid vacation
  • Unlimited income opportunity
  • 45 hour average work week ( 5 day work week)
  • Monthly bonus program
  • Factory incentive programs
  • 13 New Car Brands with more to come (cross selling allowed)
  • Huge Used Car Inventory
  • 401k (company match)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Coverage
  • Employee car purchase program
  • Wellness program
  • On-site mobile health clinic

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