Sales Representative Jobs in Birmingham, AL

A Sales Representative is a professional who works in the sales industry to sell goods and services to customers. These individuals are responsible for identifying potential customers, presenting products or services, answering queries, negotiating prices, and closing sales. They play a pivotal role in the revenue generation process, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and prospecting new customers for business growth. Sales Representatives should be able to understand customer needs, provide accurate information, and have excellent communication skills to effectively convey the benefits of their products or services.

Important skills for a Sales Representative include strong interpersonal and communication skills, negotiation, customer service, and time management. A good understanding of the product or service being sold is crucial, as well as the ability to use sales software and CRM systems. Certifications like Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP) or Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP) can be beneficial, though not always necessary. Before becoming a Sales Representative, a person might have roles such as a Sales Assistant, Customer Service Representative, or a Telemarketer to gain the necessary skills and experience.

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Job Summary: The GI Specialty Sales Representative (Pharma) will be responsible for the sales performance of the full portfolio within an assigned geographic territory through successful execution of...

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Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative

  • Inizio Engage
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 90+ days ago

The main objective of the Field Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives position is to increase awareness of high/at-risk patient type for COVID-19....

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Sleep Expert - Sales

  • Mattress Firm
  • Sayre, AL (16 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sayre, AL (16 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through the Mattress Firm Workday system. To view the list of current internal Job...

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Sales Consultant

  • Mattress Firm
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through the Mattress Firm Workday system. To view the list of current internal Job...

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Territory Sales Representative

  • LeafHome
  • Pelham, AL (14 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Pelham, AL (14 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Report daily results to the field management team and develop a collaborative working relationship with other sales representatives....

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Sales Associate-ANN

  • KnitWell Group
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 8 hours ago

About us Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing...

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Sales Development Representative II

  • FedEx
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 21 hours ago

As a member of a sales team, the sales development rep is responsible for prospecting net new business, within a defined geographic territory in the small and medium market. Responsible for...

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Area Sales Representative - Lubricants

  • The McPherson Companies, Inc.
  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 21 hours ago

acting as a liaison between assigned customers and our Operations team The Commercial and Industrial sales team focuses on several industrial lubricant solutions including commercial vehicle lubricants...

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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 21 hours ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Sales Representative - Pell City

  • D.R. Horton, Inc.
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 21 hours ago

About the position: We are currently seeking Sales Representatives for our growing Birmingham/Tuscaloosa division!...

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Primary Care Sales Consultant - Birmingham, AL North

  • Bayer Inc.
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 21 hours ago

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're...

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Erie Home - Outside Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Close More Deals | Earn More Money | $125,000 - $250,000 Annually Are you looking for a proven sales process, career growth, and unlimited earning potential? At Erie Home, a leading...

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Sales Representative - Warrior

  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

About the position\: We are currently seeking Sales Representatives for our growing Birmingham/Tuscaloosa division!...

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Sales Representative - Odenville

  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

About the position\: We are currently seeking Sales Representatives for our growing Birmingham/Tuscaloosa division!...

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Showroom Sales Assistant

  • F. Schumacher & Co.
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago

Showroom Sales Assistant F. Schumacher & Co. - 3.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Part-time 5 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health...

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Demographic Data for Birmingham, AL

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Birmingham, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
High School or GED
19.0%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.8%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Representatives in Birmingham, AL
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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