Sales Representative Jobs in Independence, MO

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 Industrial Commercial Sales Representative

  • Kearney, MO (17 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 29 days ago
  • Kearney, MO (17 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 29 days ago

Posting Location: Candidate must live within a 30-mile radius of Kansas City, MO Job Summary The Territory Sales Representative prospects, qualifies, and closes new customers by selling propane solutions...

Sales Representative - Alarm Systems

  • Lees Summit, MO (14 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 20 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO (14 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 20 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Sales Account Executive

  • Lees Summit, MO (14 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO (14 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 21 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 29 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 29 days ago

Representatives connect customers with comfort through simple heating, cooling, and air quality upgrades, or whole system replacements....

Field Sales Intern - Kansas City, MO

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • moments ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • moments ago

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into...

Inside Sales Representative

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 11 hours ago

Inside Sales Representative (Kansas City, MO) As an Inside Sales Representative at Raymond Central, you will be instrumental in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and strengthening...

Hallmark Retail Sales Associate (part-time) - Store #710 (Kansas City, KS)

  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 12 hours ago

HALLMARK – Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important. T his part-time opportunity is located at our Hallmark Corporate owned Gold Crown store #710 in University of Kansas...

Hallmark Retail Sales Associate (part-time) - Store #658 (Kansas City, MO)

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 12 hours ago

HALLMARK – Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important. This part-time opportunity is located at our Hallmark Corporate owned Gold Crown store #658 in Shops at Boardwalk...

Salesperson

  • Kansas City, KS (14 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS (14 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 12 hours 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...

Experienced Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 14 hours ago

Experienced Automotive Sales Consultant Location: Cable Dahmer Automotive Group $40,000 minimum salary with Commission & Bonus Opportunities Are you an experienced automotive sales professional...

PR 1460598/Sales Representative

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 20 hours ago

hiring a PR 1460598/Sales Representative Job Description Sales Representative PeopleReady of Henderson, KY is now hiring Sales Representatives!...

Retail Sales Associate - 2951

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 22 hours ago

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Sales Associate - Part Time

  • Shawnee, KS (16 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shawnee, KS (16 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago

A bit about us Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by...

Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

  • Independence, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 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...

Field Sales Representative - MO/KS

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold...

Demographic Data for Independence, MO

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Independence, MO

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO
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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