Sales Representative Jobs in Bessemer, AL

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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Sales Representative U.S. Military Veterans Initiative

  • Homewood, AL (8 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (8 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago

W-2 Employee Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & 401k with company match Training Provided: continuous development & real career advancement Day in the Life as a Sales Representative...

Robotic Sales Representative - Alabama

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 hour ago

Robotic Sales Representative - Alabama PROCEPT BioRobotics - 3.3 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $120,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Bessemer, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bessemer, AL
  • 2 hours ago

Overall Job Summary The High Volume FAST Team Member is responsible for working as part of the Field Activity Support Team (FAST), primarily in a single store, to own and execute start to finish...

Community Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 10 hours ago

Affordable Care Agency (Zeropremiumcare.com) is seeking motivated individuals to join our sales team and help low-income families access free health insurance! Work Remotely or In-Community:...

Remote Work

Benefits Sales Representative

  • Homewood, AL (8 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Homewood, AL (8 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

GMS - Birmingham, AL Benefits Sales Representative Benefits Sales Representative Full-time $45000 - 55000 per year GMS, one of the country's leading CPEOs, is looking for a high energy individual with...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 884290 Store #: 001317 LensCrafters Position:Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We've got a vision for pairing...

Commercial Sales Representative

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team as a Commercial Sales Representative!...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Center Point, AL (22 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Center Point, AL (22 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Overall Job Summary The Field Activity Support Team (FAST) Team Member is responsible for traveling to stores within an assigned district to own and execute start to finish variable tasks such as...

Lead Customer Service Representative

  • Brookwood, AL (18 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookwood, AL (18 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Store 2723727: 15463 Hwy 216, Brookwood, Alabama 35444 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Lead Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service...

Sales Associate Optical

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description 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....

Sales Associate Optical - Part Time

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Retail Sales Associate, Green Acres - Part Time

  • Hoover, AL (9 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (9 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Id : REQ_568848, Title : Retail Sales Associate, Green Acres - Part Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...214, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Licensed Insurance Sales Agent (2819) - Direct Auto

  • Gardendale, AL (21 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gardendale, AL (21 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident...

Sales Support Associate (SSA), HCB

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Current Employees and Contractors Apply Here Osaic Careers Sales Opportunity in Insurance Industry Sales Support Associate (SSA), Highland Capital Brokerage Location(s): 3535 Grandview Pkwy.,...

Verizon Business Sales Representative (B2B)

  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 2 days ago

required job title: Verizon Business Sales Representative B2B Sales Representative - Verizon | Alabama Are you a driven, outgoing professional with a passion for sales?...

Demographic Data for Bessemer, AL

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Bessemer, AL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Bessemer, AL 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 Bessemer, AL
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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