Sales Representative Jobs in Valparaiso, IN

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 and Service Representative

  • Gary, IN (20 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Gary, IN (20 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 10 days ago

Join the Crystal Clean Team as a Route Sales & Service Representative! Are you a driven, customer-focused professional looking for a dynamic career in a thriving industry? Crystal Clean (CC) is...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 1 day ago

Retail Sales Associate Req #1109 Valparaiso, IN, USA Job Description Posted Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM Put Your Heart to Work! At AbleLight, we believe the world shines brighter when...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Knox, IN (22 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Knox, IN (22 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 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...

Retail Fragrances Sales Associate, Galleria at Crystal Run - Full Time

  • Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Id : REQ_568387, Title : Retail Fragrances Sales Associate, Galleria at Crystal Run - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...511,...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

  • Schererville, IN (23 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schererville, IN (23 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 828127 Store # : 005563 Lenscrafters Position: Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. Weve got a vision for pairing...

Retail Sales Associate Part Time

  • Highland, IN (24 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Highland, IN (24 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 3 days ago

About Us: Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone,...

Customer Sales & Service Rep I - Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

  • Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Company Overview SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green...

Seasonal - Lead Sales Associate

  • Portage, IN (13 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portage, IN (13 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 3 days ago

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S: Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce,...

Salesperson

  • Gary, IN (20 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gary, IN (20 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 4 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...

Outlet Sales Associate

  • Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Retail Outlet Experience Specialists Full-Time and Part-Time Career Opportunities At Bobs Discount Furniture, we love what we do, we have fun and it shows in our expansive growth! Using a low...

Xfinity Retail Sales Consultant

  • Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Schererville, IN (23 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Schererville, IN (23 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Employee Type: Regular If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within the My Career & Performance app in Workday. Do not apply using the below...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 5 days ago

This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship....

Sales Associate - 24H150

  • Schererville, IN (23 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schererville, IN (23 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Employee Type: Regular If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within the My Career & Performance app in Workday. Do not apply using the below...

Sales and Service Technician

  • Portage, IN (13 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portage, IN (13 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores,...

Demographic Data for Valparaiso, IN

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Valparaiso, IN

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Valparaiso, IN 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 Valparaiso, IN
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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