Sales Jobs in Iowa
Sales jobs in Iowa are concentrated in insurance, agriculture, manufacturing equipment, and financial services, with steady demand from entry-level account representatives up through regional sales directors. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like Principal Financial Group, Transamerica, and John Deere. The most in-demand specialties are B2B outside sales, insurance sales, and agricultural equipment sales. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Why DH Pace?
The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.
Overhead Door Company of Des Moines™, a DH Pace Company, Inc. aspires to hire an Outside Commercial Sales Representative in Des Moines, Iowa who will specialize in building relationships and selling commercial doors and door products. If you have a strong aptitude for business development, please apply!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet with decision makers to influence the purchase of our comprehensive line of commercial doors and related door products and services.
- Communicate with customers to develop sales opportunities and/or solve problems, consultative sales
- Cultivate sales within commercial and industrial buildings owners/managers, hospitals, colleges, K-12 and municipalities in Des Moines and the surrounding areas
- Meet or exceed sales and gross profit performance standards
- Provide timely, accurate estimates and proposals
- Meet with existing and prospective customers, assess customers' needs, and sell technical and mechanical goods and services
- Develop scope of work for each proposal and personally handle every detail from initial call to closing the sale
- Follow up quickly to close customer projects and participate in project management when necessary
- Maintain and update Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) daily
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree, highly preferred
- Minimum three (3) years outside sales experience
- Possess an ability for technical applications and mechanical systems
- Experience with Blue Prints/Plans and Specs highly desired
- Must have an outgoing personality and a natural affinity for taking care of customers
- Must possess a Valid Driver's License
- Other duties as assigned
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What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
- Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.
DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.
Why DH Pace?
The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.
Overhead Door Company of Des Moines™, a DH Pace Company, Inc. aspires to hire an Outside Commercial Sales Representative in Des Moines, Iowa who will specialize in building relationships and selling commercial doors and door products. If you have a strong aptitude for business development, please apply!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet with decision makers to influence the purchase of our comprehensive line of commercial doors and related door products and services.
- Communicate with customers to develop sales opportunities and/or solve problems, consultative sales
- Cultivate sales within commercial and industrial buildings owners/managers, hospitals, colleges, K-12 and municipalities in Des Moines and the surrounding areas
- Meet or exceed sales and gross profit performance standards
- Provide timely, accurate estimates and proposals
- Meet with existing and prospective customers, assess customers' needs, and sell technical and mechanical goods and services
- Develop scope of work for each proposal and personally handle every detail from initial call to closing the sale
- Follow up quickly to close customer projects and participate in project management when necessary
- Maintain and update Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) daily
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree, highly preferred
- Minimum three (3) years outside sales experience
- Possess an ability for technical applications and mechanical systems
- Experience with Blue Prints/Plans and Specs highly desired
- Must have an outgoing personality and a natural affinity for taking care of customers
- Must possess a Valid Driver's License
- Other duties as assigned
#LI-LK1 #PaceID1 #ZR
What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
- Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.
DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.
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Sales Job Market in Iowa
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Who's Hiring
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa insurance producer license for roles in life, health, or property and casualty lines
- Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets in a prior sales role
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or a related field preferred
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot to manage pipelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and negotiations
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned Iowa territory
Sales Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales professional in Iowa?
The path depends on the specialty. For insurance sales, Iowa requires a state-issued producer license through the Iowa Insurance Division, which involves completing a pre-licensing course and passing a state exam before you can legally sell policies. For most other sales roles, employers expect a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and relevant internship or retail experience. Roles in agricultural equipment often favor candidates with an agribusiness or farm operations background.
Which companies hire sales professionals in Iowa?
Iowa sales roles are posted by Andrew Meier, Lowe's Home Improvement, and AutoZone and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Iowa's strong insurance, agricultural equipment, and financial services sectors mean many of the most consistent openings come from large regional headquarters and Midwest-focused business units based in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
Which Iowa cities have the most sales jobs?
Des Moines, Dubuque, and West Des Moines have the most sales openings in Iowa. Des Moines dominates because it is home to major insurance and financial services headquarters, Cedar Rapids draws manufacturing and food-industry sales roles, and the Quad Cities metro anchors equipment and distribution sales tied to the Illinois border corridor.
Are there remote sales jobs in Iowa?
Yes, and they are more common in sales than in many other fields. About 18% of sales openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many B2B and inside sales roles rely on phone and video rather than in-person visits. Outside sales and territory-based agricultural equipment roles still require regular travel, so those stay largely on-site.
How can I get hired as a sales professional in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an inside sales representative or sales development role, where employers prioritize communication skills over a long history of closing deals. Large Iowa insurance carriers like Principal Financial Group and Farm Bureau Financial Services regularly hire for entry-level producer and client service roles and provide licensing support. Retail, customer service, or call center experience at Iowa-based employers translates well, and obtaining your Iowa insurance producer license before applying gives you a clear edge for the state's largest sales sector.
Where can I find and apply to sales jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to sales jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and goals, and apply directly through each posting.
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