Sales Representative Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

Sales Assistant- CA Berkeley Fourth St 1770

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime - from home to home, generation to...

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Senior Field Sales Representative ( Next Gear)

  • Cox Automotive
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

NextGear, a Cox Automotive Brand, is currently hiring a Field Sales Representative/Senior Client Solutions Executive to join our team in Northern California ( Excluding San Francisco & San Jose)....

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Market Development Representative (CPG / Alcohol Industry)

  • Sazerac Company
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Sazerac Company Overview: Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the...

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Market Development Representative - Alcohol / Beverage

  • Sazerac Company
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Sazerac Company Overview: Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the...

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Direct Sales Rep

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

What Youll Work On We are seeking an experienced high caliber Sales Representative/Territory Manager, EP....

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Hiring Sales Reps 50% Commission Crypto Opportunity

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Looking for motivated sales reps who want to earn serious commissions in the crypto space. Im expanding a proprietary Crypto Gravitational System that helps individuals generate cryptocurrency in...

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Business Development Associate

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Intrax is a company devoted to promoting intercultural exchange and providing opportunities for foreign nationals to experience American culture. Intrax has operations in more than 100 countries...

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Sales Associate-ANN

  • KnitWell Group
  • Walnut Creek, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic...

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Member Experience Associate (sales) - $26.95/hr + commissions!

  • AAA
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Why Work For Us? Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position 401k Matching $1 for $1 company match up to 6%...

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Donor Recruitment Associate (Sales)

  • American Red Cross
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest...

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Business Sales Representative

  • ADT Security
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Company Overview: ADT has been in the business of helping save lives since 1874. As the #1 smart home security provider in the U.S., we help protect and connect families, businesses and larger...

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Sales Representative - R&D Tax Credits

  • ADP
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Applications for this role will be accepted on an ongoing basis ADP is hiring a Sales Representative for R&D Tax Credits....

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Business Development Representative

  • Celigo
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Integration meets Innovation At Celigo, we believe integration should empower not exhaust innovation. As a modern Integration and Automation Platform (iPaaS), were on a mission to simplify how...

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Sales Consultant - Sonoma/Napa

  • Sysco
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Company: US1120 FreshPoint San Francisco, Inc. Sales Territory: US-CA-Napa, US-CA-Sonoma Zip Code: 94587 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $79,560.00 - $99,450.00 The compensation range...

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Sales Consultant - East Bay/Tri-Valley

  • Sysco
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Company: US1120 FreshPoint San Francisco, Inc. Sales Territory: US-CA-Concord, US-CA-Livermore, US-CA-Pleasant Hill, US-CA-San Ramon, US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-TX-Pleasanton Zip Code: 94587 Travel...

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Demographic Data for San Francisco, CA

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, CA
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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