Sales Assistant Jobs in Kentucky

Sales assistant jobs in Kentucky are consistently in demand, with strong hiring in retail, automotive, and healthcare-adjacent sales concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the greater Cincinnati border region. Major employers with a lasting Kentucky presence include Amazon, Walmart, and Humana, all of which regularly bring on sales support staff at entry through mid-level. The most sought-after specialties include inside sales support, retail floor sales, and B2B account assistance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerAT&T
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring4
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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AT&T
Assistant Retail Sales Manager
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AT&T
Added 2d ago
Assistant Retail Sales Manager
AT&T
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$43k - $64k/yr
10,000+

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Artisans Inc
Entry-Level Finance Assistant (Sales Order & Billing Specialist)
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Artisans Inc
Added 5d ago
Entry-Level Finance Assistant (Sales Order & Billing Specialist)
Artisans Inc
Lexington, Kentucky
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$16 - $18/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting
51-200

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Cintas
Assistant Route Service Sales Representative (4-Day Workweek)
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Cintas
Added 1w ago
Assistant Route Service Sales Representative (4-Day Workweek)
Cintas
Erlanger, Kentucky
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Carpet Specialists, Inc.
Sales Assistant
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Carpet Specialists, Inc.
Added 2w ago
Sales Assistant
Carpet Specialists, Inc.
Louisville, Kentucky
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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White Lodging
Market Assistant Director of Sales
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White Lodging
Added 3w ago
Market Assistant Director of Sales
White Lodging
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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Sales Assistant Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
7 jobs
Erlanger
1 job
Lexington
1 job
Hopkinsville
1 job

Sales Assistant Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AT&T
AT&T1 open role
Cintas
Cintas1 open role
arbor homes
arbor homes1 open role

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales assistant jobs across Kentucky.

  • High school diploma or GED recognized by a Kentucky-accredited institution required
  • One or more years of customer-facing retail or sales support experience preferred
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic CRM software expected
  • Strong verbal communication skills for handling in-person and phone-based customer inquiries
  • Ability to meet individual and team sales targets set by Kentucky store or regional managers
  • Familiarity with inventory management and product knowledge in the employer's specific industry

Sales Assistant Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales assistant in Kentucky?

Most sales assistant roles in Kentucky require a high school diploma or equivalent and are open to candidates without a college degree. Kentucky does not mandate a state-issued license for general sales assistant work, though positions selling insurance products require a Kentucky Department of Insurance producer license. Candidates typically start by applying directly to retailers, distributors, or corporate sales teams and build experience through on-the-job training provided by the employer.

Which companies hire sales assistants in Kentucky?

Kentucky sales assistant roles are posted by AT&T, Cintas, and arbor homes and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kentucky's mix of large distribution hubs, automotive suppliers, and regional healthcare organizations creates a broad base of employers hiring sales support staff across the state.

Which Kentucky cities have the most sales assistant jobs?

Louisville, Erlanger, and Lexington consistently post the highest number of sales assistant openings in Kentucky. Louisville leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, logistics operations, and a large retail corridor, while Lexington's healthcare and university sectors generate steady demand, and other cities benefit from anchor employers or suburban retail growth tied to those two major metros.

Are there remote sales assistant jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields since many sales assistant roles involve in-person customer interaction or physical inventory handling. About 0% of sales assistant openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most of those positions focused on inside sales support, order coordination, or account management tasks that can be completed without a physical storefront.

How can I get hired as a sales assistant in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to retail or call-center sales support roles at large Kentucky employers like Amazon fulfillment-affiliated offices, Walmart store locations, or Humana's Louisville-based sales operations, all of which hire at the associate level with no prior experience required. Moving from a cashier, customer service representative, or stock associate role into a sales assistant position is a common transition. Completing a short product knowledge certification or obtaining a Kentucky Department of Insurance producer license, even at the pre-licensing stage, adds a concrete credential that stands out for roles involving insurance or financial products.

Where can I find and apply to sales assistant jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to sales assistant jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and preferred location within the state.

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