Sales Representative Jobs in Waterbury, CT

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sales Representative, Inbound Remote

We're seeking motivated, people-focused individuals to join our Inside Sales Representative team....

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Customer Service Sales Representative

  • Carmax
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 20 days ago

6070 - Waterbury - 450 Captain Neville Drive, Waterbury, Connecticut, 06705 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Customer Specialist in Training, you will be empowered to...

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Electronic Fire Systems Sales Representative

  • Johnson Controls
  • Shelton, CT (17 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (17 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 21 days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

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Outside Sales Representative - Paid Weekly - Paid Training

  • Safe Haven Security
  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

Stop Building Someone Elses Dream. Start Building Your Legacy. Most sales jobs offer a steady paycheck and a slow death. At Safe Haven Security, we offer a Life-Changing Opportunity. We are ADTs...

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Sales Associate Relationship Manager - Insurance

  • Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • New Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 hour ago

Associate Relationship Manager Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining customers' business, operating, and...

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Sales Associate $65,000-$100,000 yearly

  • Raymour & Flanigan
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 13 hours ago

At Raymour & Flanigan, we've built our reputation on one simple belief: when we take care of our people, our people take care of our customers. That commitment shows how we compensate, develop,...

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LeafFilter - Entry Level Sales Representative - Connecticut

  • LeafFilter North, LLC.
  • Cromwell, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cromwell, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

Sales Description Entry Level Sales Representative: Job Summary: Are you financially happy in your current role?...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Naugatuck, CT (4 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (4 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 22 hours ago

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender...

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Sales Representative (Inside)

  • Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals
  • North Haven, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • North Haven, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

Our sales representatives (inside) are professionals who service established accounts and prospect leads to increase our customer base....

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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 1 day 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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Inside Sales Representative

  • QXO
  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related products, and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building...

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Retail Sales Consultant

  • AT&T
  • Meriden, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Meriden, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago

It's time to take your sales career to the next level. Every day you'll be at the center of it all. Your goal? Create meaningful connections with every customer, with your personalized sales...

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Sales Associate

  • J. Crew Group, Inc.
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Our Story We think shopping should be fun. Actually, really fun. As in scoring our exclusive collection of colorful, classic styles at prices that cant be beat. A fan of lots of options in amazing...

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Upper Extremities Sales Associate - New Haven, CT

  • Stryker
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Partner with the Sales Representative and organization to meet and exceed business targets (quotas). Serve as the primary backup contact for Sales Representative(s)....

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Sales Representative, Upper Extremities - New Haven, CT

  • Stryker
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based What you will do As a n Upper Extremities Sales Rep, you work with a high degree of intensity and commitment to sell Stryker Upper Extremities products that meet our...

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Demographic Data for Waterbury, CT

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Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Waterbury, CT

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Waterbury, CT 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 Waterbury, CT
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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