Sales Representative Jobs in Waterloo, 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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Retail Sales Associate

  • Parkersburg, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Parkersburg, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 7 hours ago

Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service with our customers needs in mind. Youll help customers find products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups. Youll also be...

Sales Associate Target Optical

  • Waterloo, IA (2 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterloo, IA (2 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 895396 Store # : 004221 Target Optical Position: Casual Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and thats...

Retail Sales Associate Full Time

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 1 day ago

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM! Retail Sales Associate Full Time About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, we're more than just a company obsessed with pets;...

Retail Associate

  • Vinton, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vinton, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 3 days ago

... Why do people love eating in our cafe at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help cafe associates. Do you have a passion for preparing...

Salesperson

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 3 days 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...

Sales Associate

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: This position reports to the Store Manager within the scope of the mission, guiding principles, values, ethics and strategic goals of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. This...

Membership Sales Representative - Located in Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Vinton, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Vinton, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 9 days ago

Located in Cedar Rapids, IA Job Description: Territory Sales Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA Location: Hybrid (90% field-based within the market; 10% remote) Candidate must live within 50 to 75 miles...

(Remote) Regional Sales Representative

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 9 days ago

We are seeking a Regional Sales Representative to fuel our growth in the Northeast & Mid-West United States....

Remote Work

Sales Consultant SGWS IA

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 10 days ago

What You Need To Know Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology, continuous...

Business Development Representative

  • Hudson, IA (8 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hudson, IA (8 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Business Development Representative Hudson, IA Description We're on the lookout for a friendly and enthusiastic team member to join our dealership family! As a Business Development Representative,...

Sales Consultant

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Sales Consultant When you join Victra Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We are seeking Sales Consultants who deliver world-class service to Every Guest. Every...

Outside Parts Sales (WL)

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 17 days ago

Back to all jobs Outside Parts Sales (WL) 955 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA, USA 60,000.00-120,000.00 per year Unlimited potential based on sales Base + Commission Full Time 1st of the month...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 18 days ago

As a Retail Sales Associate, youll be the face of Best Buy for customers who visits our stores. Well train you with the skills and knowledge you need to confidently recommend the right tech...

Inside Sales Representative - Windows & Doors Specialist (140)

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 23 days ago

ABC Supply is the nations largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products. At ABC Supply, Inside Sales Associates provide unparalleled service as they help customers...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 23 days ago

Job Description TruGreen Neighborhood Lawn Territory Sales Representative Every TruGreen associate is committed to quality. We all have an important role to play in the success of our company....

Demographic Data for Waterloo, IA

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Waterloo, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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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