Sales Representative Jobs in Connecticut

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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Onco360

Territory Director (Field Sales) - Western Massachusetts/Connecticut

  • Onco360
  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago

Seeking an Oncology Field Sales Representative to join our Growing Company in covering the New England territory of Western Massachusetts and Connecticut ....

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Solar Sales

  • Momentum Solar - Connecticut
  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 days ago

East Berlin, CT Solar Sales Consultant Paid Training | No Solar Experience Required Expected First-Year Income Potential: $175,000 - $400,000+ 8 10 Weekly Pre-Set Appointments Provided No Cold...

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Guest Service & Sales Agent

  • Great Wolf Lodge
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 29 days ago

Pay : $17.50 /hr Incentive opportunities: Pack Members in this role may earn additional performance-based incentive pay. Recent averages reported for this position have ranged from $2$5 per hour....

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Electronic Fire Systems Sales Representative

  • Johnson Controls
  • Shelton, CT
  • 21 days ago
  • Shelton, 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
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 9 hours ago
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 9 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 $65,000-$100,000 yearly

  • Raymour & Flanigan
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 4 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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Solar Sales Consultant - Warm Leads

  • Trinity Solar
  • New London, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • New London, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Residential Solar Sales Consultant Warm Leads Uncapped Commission | Warm Leads | Solar + Roofing Income Opportunities Trinity Solar is a leader in residential solar and home energy solutions,...

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Outside Sales Representative - CT

  • Home Depot
  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Position Purpose: The Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is responsible for driving incremental sales growth and profitability through account relationships, specifically focusing on Complex Business...

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Guest Service & Sales Agent

  • Great Wolf Resorts
  • Ledyard, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Ledyard, CT
  • 12 hours ago

201 Rainmaker Drive, Mashantucket CT 06338, United States Pay : $17.50 /hr Incentive opportunities: Pack Members in this role may earn additional performance-based incentive pay. Recent averages...

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LeafFilter - Entry Level Sales Representative - Connecticut

  • LeafFilter North, LLC.
  • Cromwell, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Cromwell, CT
  • 12 hours ago

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

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Retail Sales Consultant DEMING & HALE

  • AT&T
  • Manchester, CT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 13 hours ago

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

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 13 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
  • 14 hours ago
  • North Haven, CT
  • 14 hours ago

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

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Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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During this three-week course, youll understand the importance of customer relationship management and how this can help create customer loyalty and improve retention. Youll learn how to build a...
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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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