Sales Representative Jobs in Richmond, VA

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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Financial Representative Trainee (Sales) - Richmond, VA

  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Financial Representative Trainee (Sales) - Richmond, VA Location: Virginia Work Type: Full Time Regular Job No: 503737 Categories: Sales, Early Career Programs, Financial Representative Trainee...

Senior Living Sales Consultant

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Senior Living Sales Consultant who will focus on growing community occupancy and increasing the awareness of our independent living...

Territory Sales Representative

  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Report daily results to the field management team and develop a collaborative working relationship with other sales representatives....

Territory Sales Representative

  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description TruGreen Neighborhood Lawn Territory Sales Representative Every TruGreen associate is committed to quality. We all have an important role to play in the success of our company....

Sales Support Rep

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 hours ago

The Sales Support Representative is responsible for collaborating with the Sales Lead/Inside Sales Representative to ensure their orders are properly delivered, merchandised, and priced....

HCM Sales Consultant

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 hours ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

Sales Consultant II - GWW - Richmond, VA

  • Oilville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Oilville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

This outside sales representative utilizes consultative selling techniques in order to maintain and grow sales of amenities, textiles, room accessories, paper, janitorial supplies, cleaning, FF&E and...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Allergy/Pediatrics - Richmond, VA

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 hours ago

Job DescriptionThe EVERSANA Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting our client's new product to physicians as well as other medical personnel within their...

Sales Associate Supervisor

  • Manakin Sabot, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Manakin Sabot, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The Sales Associate Supervisor is responsible for supervising the Sales Associate staff to ensure all tasks and assignments are completed in their area of...

Sales Associate Optical - Part Time

  • Colonial Heights, VA (21 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Colonial Heights, VA (21 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 13 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....

Virginia - Sales Representative - Central VA area

  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

Virginia - Sales Representative - Central VA area (2501615) Job Description Virginia - Sales Representative - Central VA area - 2501615 Description D.R....

Meat Sales Associate

  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Sales Representative

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Sales Representative Reports To Branch Manager FLSA Status Non- Exempt Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours Monday through Friday. Saturday hours required seasonally and as business needs require....

Salesperson

  • Powhatan, VA (21 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Powhatan, VA (21 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

Eyewear Customer Service/Sales Advisor Part Time

  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As an Eyewear Consultant for MyEyeDr. you play an essential role by providing personalized eyecare through supporting your trusted...

Demographic Data for Richmond, VA

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Salary for Sales Representative Jobs in Richmond, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Representatives in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA
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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