Sales Representative Jobs in Gulfport, 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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Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 3 hours ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 3 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...

Customer Service Representative

  • Vancleave, MS (24 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Vancleave, MS (24 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 5 hours ago

Store 2723757: 8000 Tucker Rd, Vancleave, Mississippi 39532 Availability - Shift/Days Part time Evenings - Overnight Shift Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a...

Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1469)

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 1 day ago

Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1469) Gulfport,MS,United States of America **In-office** - Work in an office for the entire workweek. Early Career Professional Sales Job # : R15940 Posted onApril...

Merchandising Sales Associate

  • Gulfport, MS (7 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gulfport, MS (7 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 1 day 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...

Customer Service Representative, Full or Part Time

  • Ocean Springs, MS (18 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocean Springs, MS (18 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 3 days ago

Store 2723461: 1104 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer...

Sales and Service Technician

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 3 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,...

Sales Associate Sunglass Hut

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 4 days ago

Requisition ID: 883793 Store #: 004685 Sunglass Hut Position:Casual Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At Sunglass Hut, we're always in the sun. You'll find a dynamic space...

Sales Associate Sunglass Hut

  • Gulfport, MS (7 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS (7 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Requisition ID: 883793 Store # : 004685 Sunglass Hut Position: Casual Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At Sunglass Hut, we're always in the sun. Youll find a dynamic space...

PT Sales Associate - Lee Wrangler R-20250330-0004

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are:Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over...

Sales Associate - Spencer's

  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 7 days ago

Hourly rate ranges from $11.00 - $11.25 per hour and is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Contest Prize Awards, 401K Plan with Company Match, Employee Assistance...

Sales Representative - Payments

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 7 days ago

Sales Representative - Payments Are you a sales professional looking to join a company that's on the rise? Look no further than Heartland!...

Remote Work

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're...

Sales Representative- Gulf Coast

  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS (10 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 7 days ago

The Sales Representative continuously sources new customers, helps customers find and design their dream home, and ensures a smooth sales process....

Sales Rep

  • Ocean Springs, MS (18 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ocean Springs, MS (18 miles from Gulfport, MS)
  • 8 days ago

To be successful as a sales representative, you should be able to build rapport with clients and continually meet or exceed sales goals....

Customer Service Representative

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 8 days ago

Our team of Customer Service Representatives assists customers Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (subject to change based on the needs of the business). We also provide 24/7 support for outage and...

Demographic Data for Gulfport, MS

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Gulfport, MS

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Gulfport, MS 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 Gulfport, 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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