Sales Representative Jobs in Slidell, LA

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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Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Walmart
  • New Orleans, LA (16 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (16 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 18 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Sales Associate

  • Integral Senior Living
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas serving thousands of...

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Wireless Sales Representative

  • Connectivity Source
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities As a Retail Sales Representative, you are the face of our company and the most important position when it comes to generating sales and delivering an exceptional customer experience...

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Sales Agent

  • AAA
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Sales Agent $100K+ earning potential Comprehensive benefits including pension plan Paid training Our door is open to talented sales professionals with the ambition, initiative, self-determination,...

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Hospice Sales Consultant

  • Enhabit Inc.
  • Slidell, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 4 days ago

Overview Looking for a career that makes a difference every day? Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation's largest home-based care providers. Consistently...

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Hospice Sales Rep

  • Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
  • Slidell, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 5 days ago

Overview Looking for a career that makes a difference every day? Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nations largest home-based care providers. Consistently...

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Market Development Representative (CPG / Alcohol Industry)

  • Sazerac Company
  • Slidell, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 5 days ago

Sazerac Company Overview: Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the...

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Verizon Sales Consultant

  • Cellular Sales
  • Picayune, MS (21 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Picayune, MS (21 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! Average and High-End Sales Consultants earn $58000 $92000 +/ year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving environment?...

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Market Development Representative - On Premise

  • Sazerac Company
  • Slidell, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 5 days ago

Sazerac Company Overview Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the...

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Part Time Sales Associate

  • ACE Cash Express
  • Chalmette, LA (21 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chalmette, LA (21 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 6 days ago

ACE Cash Express is currently looking for energetic, personable, and sales-oriented individuals to join our team! Use your sales skills to earn more with ACE! Hourly pay plus bonus incentives...

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Sales Associate Target Optical

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Metairie, LA (24 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (24 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 7 days ago

Requisition ID: 929060 Store # : 004801 Target Optical Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and thats why we...

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Route Sales Representative

  • Frito Lay
  • Lacombe, LA (10 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lacombe, LA (10 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 8 days ago

$64000 / year target earnings Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay!...

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Sales Representative - Northshore

  • Performance Food Group
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 12 days ago

Position Summary: The Area Manager position will perform the following duties: Position Responsibilities: Manages a geographical sales territory ensuring that independent and regional account...

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Industrial Sales Rep

  • Cerro Wire
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Covington, LA (23 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 14 days ago

Dependent on candidates qualifications, industry history and residence, the Industrial Sales Rep will provide customers in LA, MS, FL, GA and AL with gearbox service options, promote field service maintenance...

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Territory Sales Representative- Lubricants

  • Clean Harbors
  • Mandeville, LA (15 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mandeville, LA (15 miles from Slidell, LA)
  • 16 days ago

The Lubricant Sales Specialist, known internally as a Blended Oil Specialist, focuses on building business within their territories as well as developing and maintaining strong customer...

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Demographic Data for Slidell, LA

Moving to Slidell, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Slidell, LA below.


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Sales Representative Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Dynamics 365: Customer Engagement for Sales
During this three-week course, youll understand the importance of customer relationship management and how this can help create customer loyalty and improve retention. Youll learn how to build a...
Sales and Advertising Ethics in the Fashion Industry
Advertising is essential in the fashion industry but there are many ethical issues to navigate in order to successfully, and legally, promote and sell fashion products. On this two-week course,...
Entrepreneurial Sales
This course outlines the practical and tactical ins and outs of how to sell technical products to a sophisticated marketplace. How to build and manage a sales force; building compensation systems...

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Slidell, LA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Slidell, LA 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 Slidell, LA
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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