Sales Representative Jobs in Starkville, MS

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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Outside Sales Representative

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, were...

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Salesperson

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Starkville, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 8 days ago

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, basic...

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Outside Sales Representative-General Tool

  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 8 days ago

Representative....

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Remote Inbound Sales Representative

  • MCI Military Recruitment
  • Columbus AFB, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus AFB, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 9 days ago

We are looking for Inbound Sales Representatives to support a variety of projects while representing some of the most recognizable brands in the world....

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Field Sales Representative

  • AT&T
  • Starkville, MS
  • 12 days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 12 days ago

Representative, Residential Sales Representative, Territory Sales Representative or Field Sales Executive - Home Solutions, this career move would be a great fit!...

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Route Sales Representative

  • Frito Lay
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 16 days ago

$62100 / year target earnings Route Sales Representatives are critical to our success at FritoLay!...

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Territory Sales and Service Representative

  • Ecolab
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 28 days ago

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolabs team and help create a world in which we all thrive. Our Institutional team enhances customer success in sectors...

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  • Dollar General
  • Starkville, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 30+ days ago

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Sales Representative

  • Mississippi Title Loans, Inc
  • Starkville, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 30+ days ago

The role of Sales Representative is the first point of contact for our customers....

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Fire Protection Sales / Service Technician

  • SSI Fire & Safety Holdings
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Fire Protection Sales / Service Technician Location: Columbus, MS (Field-Based) Division: Fire Protection Company: State Systems, Inc. About the Role Join a leader in life safety as a Fire...

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J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Private Client Advisor - Columbus, MS

  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Private Client Advisor - Columbus, MS #NLX290846526 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Personal financial advisors found...

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J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Private Client Advisor - Columbus, MS

  • JP Morgan
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

At J.P. Morgan Chase, we have an enthusiasm for helping our clients, taking care of our employees, building relationships, and delivering extraordinary customer service while maintaining a strong...

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Outside Sales Representative

  • MRC Global US Inc
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide. Job Purpose Responsible for...

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Pharmacy Sales Associate

  • Walmart, Inc
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

Do you want to help people and make a difference? Our pharmacy technicians are dedicated to providing quality care to patients when they need it most. Are you interested in helping people see...

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Inside Sales Representative (1342)

  • ABC Supply
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 60+ days ago

Shift schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. ABC Supply is the nations largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products. At ABC Supply, Inside Sales Associates...

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Starkville, MS

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Starkville, MS 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 Starkville, MS
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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