Sales Representative Jobs in Clive, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sales Representative, Inbound Remote

Our Sales Representative, Inbound Remote position is available for candidates based in the states of Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa and Kansas....

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Residential Sales Consultant

  • Clive, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 18 days ago

Join us as a Sales Representative and take control of your career while helping homeowners protect what matters most. Ready to earn what youre worth?...

Residential Sales Representative

  • Clive, IA
  • 27 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 27 days ago

Join us as a Sales Representative and take control of your career while helping homeowners protect what matters most. Ready to earn what youre worth?...

In Home Sales Advisor

  • Clive, IA
  • 27 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 27 days ago

Join us as a Sales Representative and take control of your career while helping homeowners protect what matters most. Ready to earn what youre worth?...

Construction Sales Representative

  • Clive, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 28 days ago

Join us as a Sales Representative and take control of your career while helping homeowners protect what matters most. Ready to earn what youre worth?...

In Home Sales Representative

  • Clive, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 28 days ago

Join us as a Sales Representative and take control of your career while helping homeowners protect what matters most. Ready to earn what youre worth?...

Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative

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

The Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative must maintain a high level of knowledge within the disease state and product labeling....

Outside Sales Representative

  • Clive, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 20 days ago

Join us as a Sales Representative and take control of your career while helping homeowners protect what matters most. Ready to earn what youre worth?...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Ankeny, IA (13 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (13 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 2 days ago

A Brief Overview The Outside Sales Representative generates and secures new sales to increase the profitability of the company....

Associate, Business Development (Des Moines)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description: Welcome to Vaco - an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. Since...

Senior Associate, Business Development (Des Moines)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description: Welcome to Vaco - an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. Since...

Sales person Iowa state fair

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 hours ago

Sales person Iowa state fair 3000 E Grand Ave compensation: $15 per hr plus potential bonus based on sales Sales person/cashier wanted for Iowa state fair at a small vendor booth. TEXT ONLY - NO...

Sales Associate - Kirklands Home - Part Time

  • WDM, IA (9 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • WDM, IA (9 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 hours ago

Overview The primary responsibility of a Sales Associate is to provide an exceptional shopping experience to every customer utilizing Kirkland's customer service model while assisting with all...

Sales Associate Optical - Part Time

  • Ankeny, IA (13 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (13 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 9 hours ago

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best brand continues to grow, with 1000+ stores and counting. Each location...

Licensed Insurance- Sales Agent, P&C (Remote)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 9 hours ago

Licensed Insurance- Sales Agent, P&C (Remote) Job Description **Must have an active resident license to sell Property & Casualty insurance with preferably NO Appointments ** The Licensed Insurance...

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Demographic Data for Clive, IA

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Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Clive, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Clive, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.4%
High School or GED
19.2%
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 Clive, 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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