Sales Representative Jobs in Gurnee, 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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Nestlé Health Science

GI Specialty Sales Representative (Pharma)

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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Sales Consultant

  • Mattress Firm
  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Employee will support in the following locations: Mundelein, IL; Crystal Lake, IL IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through...

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Sleep Expert - Sales

  • Mattress Firm
  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Employee will support in the following locations: Mundelein, IL; Crystal Lake, IL IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through...

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Sales Trainee (Beer Sales)

  • Beechwood Sales and Service
  • Kenosha, WI (17 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (17 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Sales Trainees will learn the essential skills to become a Sales Representative, providing coverage to routes when necessary in Southeastern Wisconsin, primarily in the Kenosha and Racine areas....

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In Home Sales Representative

  • Home Genius Exteriors
  • Northbrook, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Unlock Your Sales Potential with Home Genius Exteriors! Ditch the cold calls and step into a full-time, high-opportunity W-2 sales role where 90% of the work is done for you before you ever meet...

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Furniture Retail Store Sales Associate

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, transform store guests into loyal customers. When guests enter the store, youre the person who guides them. As the expert on home furnishings, you create inspiration,...

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Sales Support Rep-I

  • Lakeshore Beverage
  • Crystal Lake, IL (19 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (19 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Fill in for the Account Sales Representative when needed and/or to supplement the Account Sales Representatives effort in implementation of approved Company programs and policies...

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Sales Support Rep

  • Lakeshore Beverage
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 7 hours ago

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Fill in for the Account Sales Representative when needed and/or to supplement the Account Sales Representatives effort in implementation of approved Company programs and policies...

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Carrier Sales Representative - 2nd Shift

  • Des Plaines, IL (22 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (22 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Apply Now Position: Carrier Sales Representive - 2nd Shift Compension: $60,000 to $65,000 annually + Monthly Commissions Schedule: 3pm - 11pm M-F Job Description: As a Carrier Sales Representive,...

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For Eyes - Sales Associate

  • LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

at LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States Job Description Requisition ID:924873 Store #:00M246 FE Arlington Heights Position:Full-Time Total...

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Trend Beauty, Woodfield - Full Time

  • Macy's
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

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...

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Majors Sales Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 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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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Crystal Lake, IL (19 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (19 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Job Description What is a Salesperson? Entry level sales position capable of supporting the DIY business and achieve our sales and service objectives. The role has good knowledge of store systems,...

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Associate Sales Representative (Medical Device)

  • Medela
  • McHenry, IL (16 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • McHenry, IL (16 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Associate Sales Representative to support our Maternal and NICU sales team across a large East Coast territory spanning from Maine to Florida....

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Administrative Assistant - Sales

  • Uline
  • Kenosha, WI (17 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenosha, WI (17 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Responsibilities Support the Sales Representative team by answering customer calls and emails, managing reports and identifying data trends....

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Demographic Data for Gurnee, IL

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Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Gurnee, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Gurnee, IL 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 Gurnee, 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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