Sales Representative Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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

  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 9 days ago

Were hiring Sales Representatives to help strengthen communities by safeguarding homes with expert solutions....

Kitchen & Bath Outside Sales Representative

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago

A Brief Overview The Outside Sales Representative generates and secures new sales to increase the profitability of the company....

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 hours 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...

Sales Associate Optical - Part Time

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 12 hours 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....

Outside Sales Rep

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 21 hours ago

Outside Sales Rep General Information Company: ACO-US Location: GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, 49503 Ref #: 83308 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration: Full-time Benefits: Medical, dental and...

Retail Sales Associate, Bloomingdale Court - Full Time

  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 21 hours ago

Id : 74158, Title : Retail Sales Associate, Bloomingdale Court - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...738, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Entry Level Service Sales Representative

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 22 hours ago

The **Service Sales Representative** is responsible for cultivating, nurturing, and maintaining long-term relationships with end users within an assigned territory....

Retail Associate

  • Allendale, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Allendale, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 22 hours ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WYOMING, MI S30346

  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Retail Sales Associate

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : ( Ollie’s Core Values) BE A TEAM PLAYER - Associates are expected to be supportive and work together. BE CARING - How do I treat others with courtesy,...

Wine Sales Representative Part Time

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview: PRP Wine International has been sharing fine wines exclusively to our clients through educational and fun wine tastings held in their homes and offices since 1972 in the USA....

Wine Sales Representative

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Are you looking for a new opportunity to work with a market innovator in the wine industry? Are you looking to work in a career with a flexible schedule? PRP Wine International is looking for a...

Retail Sales Consultant

  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day 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...

Plumbing Counter Sales Associate

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Williams Distributing Co. & Shoemaker Inc. Divisions of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. are seeking bright people who lean into challenges to join the team. We are a wholesale...

Sales Representative

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Company: US0068 Sysco Grand Rapids, LLC Sales Territory: US-MI-Mackinaw City, US-MI-Sault Sainte Marie Zip Code: 49512 Travel Percentage: Up to 25% COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided...

Demographic Data for Grand Rapids, MI

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI
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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