Sales Representative Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Sales representatives in Phoenix earn a median of about $75,000 a year, and the openings run from Cintas uniform sales territories in southwest Phoenix to phone sales floors along Tempe's Rio Salado Parkway. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get started.
Current sales representative Openings in Phoenix, AZ
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Sales Representative Work in Phoenix
Sales work in the Valley follows the metro's growth. New rooftops, new businesses and new plants in the West Valley and along the Chandler Price Corridor all need uniforms, equipment, payroll, phones and supplies, and each of those is sold by a rep. Field sellers cover territories that stretch from the industrial belt south of I-10 in southwest Phoenix to Chandler and Gilbert in the East Valley, while inside sales floors cluster in Tempe near Tempe Town Lake and the Loop 202 and Loop 101 interchange, and in Scottsdale along the Pima Freeway.
What sets Phoenix apart is the mix: a rep can start in a north Phoenix Verizon store, move to a Tempe phone sales floor, and later take a car-allowance territory, all without leaving the Valley.
Top Phoenix Employers Hiring Sales Representatives
These Phoenix-area employers had sales representative openings on their own careers sites this month:
- Cintas - the uniform and facility services company hires uniform, first aid and fire protection sales reps out of its Phoenix and Chandler locations, with a car allowance.
- Verizon - the wireless carrier hires retail sales associates for stores such as Happy Valley Road in north Phoenix, paying hourly plus commission.
- ADP - the payroll company runs a small business sales team at 111 W Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe, selling payroll and HR services by phone and video.
- Nextiva - the business communications company hires sales development reps and account executives at its Scottsdale headquarters on Via de Ventura.
- Achieve - the Tempe-based consumer finance company runs monthly hiring classes for inside sales reps and loan consultants.
- WillScot - the Scottsdale-headquartered modular space and storage company hires territory sales managers in Chandler and Scottsdale.
Sales Representative Salaries in Phoenix
- Entry level: about $40,000 to $52,000 a year, often an hourly or salaried base plus commission.
- Experienced: roughly $52,000 to $100,000 a year in total pay, with the Phoenix median near $75,000.
- Senior and top performers: $100,000 to $145,000 or more, most often in technical, medical and B2B territory sales.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro and current local postings. Commission plans move pay more than anything else: Verizon lists $16 to $21 an hour plus commission for retail sales, Enterprise Mobility's management trainee track starts at $53,000 to $55,000, and WillScot quotes $80,000 to $140,000 in total pay for a Chandler territory.
How to Become a Sales Representative in Phoenix
Most entry-level sales jobs ask for a high school diploma or GED, and many B2B employers prefer a bachelor's degree or a year of customer-facing experience. Arizona has no general license for sales representatives. The exceptions are specific products: insurance sales require a producer license from the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, home sales require a salesperson license from the Arizona Department of Real Estate, and securities sales require FINRA exams plus registration with the Arizona Corporation Commission Securities Division. For training, Maricopa Community Colleges offers an AAS in Marketing and Sales at Glendale, GateWay, Mesa, Phoenix College, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business runs a Professional Sales Program in Tempe, and Grand Canyon University offers a BS in Professional Sales and Marketing on Camelback Road.
What the Job Involves
Sales representatives find new customers, learn what they need, present a product or service, handle objections, negotiate terms and close the sale. Daily work includes prospecting calls and emails, customer meetings or demos, quotes and proposals, logging every contact in a CRM such as Salesforce, and following up after the sale to keep the account and grow it. Most roles carry a monthly or quarterly quota.
Skills Employers Look For
- Clear, confident communication in person and on the phone
- Prospecting and cold outreach
- Listening to find the customer's real need
- Negotiation and closing
- CRM discipline, usually Salesforce
- Resilience and a steady daily activity level
- A valid driver's license and clean record for field roles
Career Path and Advancement
A common Phoenix path starts in retail or phone sales, such as a Verizon store or a Tempe sales development floor, moves to an account executive seat or a field territory with a company car allowance, then to senior rep, key account manager and sales manager. Reps who build a book of business in a growing corridor like the West Valley or the Price Corridor tend to see the biggest pay jumps.
Related Careers in Phoenix
If sales interests you, these related Phoenix roles are close matches:
- Inside Sales Representative Jobs
- Outside Sales Representative Jobs
- Customer Service Representative Jobs
- Real Estate Agent Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a sales representative in Arizona?
Not for most products. Arizona has no general sales license, so selling uniforms, software, phones or equipment needs none. Insurance, real estate and securities are the exceptions, licensed by the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, the Arizona Department of Real Estate and FINRA with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
How much do sales representatives make in Phoenix?
Federal wage data puts the Phoenix-area median for wholesale and service sales reps near $75,000 a year. Entry-level reps often start around $40,000 to $52,000 including commission, while strong performers in technical or B2B sales pass $100,000.
Can I get a sales job in Phoenix with no experience?
Yes. Retail sales roles at carriers like Verizon, and sales development seats at Tempe and Scottsdale companies, often take candidates with customer service or hospitality backgrounds. Employers look for communication skills, reliability and a willingness to make a high number of calls.
Is door-to-door selling allowed in Phoenix?
Yes, with limits. The Phoenix City Code requires solicitors 16 and older to carry government-issued ID, and bans door-to-door soliciting from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. between April and September and from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. between October and March.
What is the difference between inside and outside sales?
Inside reps sell by phone, email and video from an office or home, and in Phoenix they are concentrated in Tempe and Scottsdale. Outside reps drive a territory and meet customers in person, usually with a car allowance, and many Phoenix territories run through the West Valley and Chandler.
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