Sales Representative Jobs in Champaign, IL

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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Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy...

Full-Time Retail Sales Representative

  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

IL Full-Time Retail Sales Representative T-Mobile Premium Retailer Wireless Vision Do the hottest new tech trends excite you? Do you naturally make connections with people everywhere you go?...

Route Sales Representative

  • Champaign, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay!...

Field Sales Associate Urology - Endourology Central IL

  • Champaign, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Additional Location(s): N/A Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 2 days ago

A Retail Sales Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered & equipped to do their job. You will know why your work matters and take pride in what you do!...

Route Sales Representative

  • Champaign, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Champaign, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay!...

Sales Associate Target Optical

  • Champaign, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 2 days ago

at LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC in Champaign, Illinois, United States Job Description Requisition ID:881182 Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information At Target Optical, we help people see and look...

Sales Representative

  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 3 days ago

If this sounds like your idea of a great job, you could be the next Sales Representative in Champaign, IL, for Kirby Risk. What will I be doing as a Sales Representative?...

Retail Sales Associate, Pearlridge - Full Time

  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago

Id : REQ_571830, Title : Retail Sales Associate, Pearlridge - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...243, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Retail Sales Associate, Cool Springs - Full Time

  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago

Id : REQ_571519, Title : Retail Sales Associate, Cool Springs - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...861, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Customer Service Representative, Days

  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Store 4701413: 507 W University, Urbana, Illinois 61801 Availability - Shift/Days Day Shift - All Days Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service...

Sales Associate - Chico's

  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago

Join our chic team, dedicated to a styling and social experience that inspires women to express their individuality. POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting...

Salesperson

  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago

Job Description 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...

Id : REQ_570212, Title : Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Estee Lauder, Boston - Downtown - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...902,...

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

Demographic Data for Champaign, IL

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Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Champaign, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Champaign, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
High School or GED
19.3%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some High School
1.9%
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 Champaign, IL
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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