Sales Representative Jobs in Altoona, IA

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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Wireless Retail Sales Associate

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 13 hours ago

Wireless Sales Associate Wireless World, a Verizon Authorized Retailer Full-Time Competitive Compensation Range: Unlimited Potential! Top Full-Time Sales Associates in our retail stores earn an...

Business Development Representative

  • Grimes, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Grimes, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 13 hours ago

Requisition Number: 199969 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Business Development Representative to focus on product line growth within existing customer accounts. Responsibilities include...

Retail Sales Representative

  • Pleasant Hill, IA (5 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA (5 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

So, are you Premium's next Retail Sales Representative? #WeArePremium...

Executive Team Leader GM Sales (Assistant Manager General Merchandise) - Ankeny, IA

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 19 hours ago

The pay range is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and...

Customer Service Representative (remote)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 19 hours ago

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (remote)** This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States. Due to our expansive growth, we are seeking a Remote Customer Service...

Remote Work

Regional Utility Sales Service Representative

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 21 hours ago

Can be located in/will have to travel to: Des Moines IA, Green Bay WI, Madison WI, Milwaukee WI, Minneapolis MN, Jefferson City MO, St Louis MO, Kansas City KS, Omaha NE, Sioux Falls SD Purpose:...

Sales Consultant-Off Premise-Central Des Moines

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 21 hours ago

Representative role or higher....

Customer Sales & Service Representative I

  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Position: Customer Sales & Service Representative I Who we are: Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has become a coast-to-coast presence with operations in 22 states and a team exceeding 4,000...

PT Sales Associate - Eddie Bauer #4326 VALLEY WEST

  • West Des Moines, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Our Sales Associates promote our culture, values and mission. As a Sales Associate, your number one job is to share your love of fashion and do whatever it takes to create an amazing...

Sports Medicine Associate Sales Representative (Des Moines, IA)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Associate Sales Representative, Sports Medicine (Des Moines, IA) Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living....

Sales Associate

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Full-time income average of $48,000 a year with potential earnings up to six-figures! Commission pay structure with guaranteed minimum - no draw. Since day one, back in 1967, Slumberland Furniture...

Hy-Vee, Retail Sales Rep Des Moines

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Short Intro and About the Job Responsible for developing relationships with Key Decision Makers (KDMs) within the Des Moines geographic territory encompassing approximately 35 HyVee stores in...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Hardware - Day

  • Altoona, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 1 day ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This...

Sales Associate

  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and...

Avg. $2500-$3500 Weekly, And Bonuses. Hiring In Home Sales Consultants

  • Berwick, IA (4 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berwick, IA (4 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Listen to this; thousands of customers are calling every day after they've seen our nationwide commercials on major television channels asking us to send sales representatives to their home when they're...

Demographic Data for Altoona, IA

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Altoona, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Altoona, IA 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 Altoona, IA
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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