Sales Specialist Jobs in Madison, AL

A Sales Specialist is a professional who plays a critical role in the sales industry by developing and nurturing relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and offering products or services that meet these needs. They are responsible for promoting and selling products or services, providing detailed information, and resolving customer inquiries. Their duties may include conducting market research, maintaining sales records, and achieving sales targets. Sales Specialists also collaborate closely with other departments, such as marketing and customer service, to ensure the company's sales strategies are effective.

Important skills for a Sales Specialist include excellent communication and negotiation abilities, a customer-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in sales software. They should also have a thorough understanding of the sales process and dynamics. Relevant certifications may include Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or Certified Inside Sales Professional (CISP). Prior to becoming a Sales Specialist, a person may have roles such as Sales Associate, Sales Representative, or Account Manager. These roles provide the necessary experience and understanding of the sales process that can lead to a successful career as a Sales Specialist.

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Senior Account Executive (Huntsville, AL)

  • Waste Management
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 8 days ago

I. Job Summary The Senior Account Executive (SAE) role is responsible for prospecting and closing sales to new customers to achieve budgeted sales goals. This position develops and implements...

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Account Manager

  • Rent-A-Center Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 hours ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $16.00 per hour - $16.15 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Position Summary If you're looking for a...

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Sales Executive, Personal Insurance

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 5 hours ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

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B2B Sales Account Executive - Mobility

  • AT&T
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 17 hours ago

Now offering a $4,500 Sign-on Bonus to join our team. As a B2B Sales Account Executive Mobility, you will proactively sell AT&Ts Mobility solutions to small and mid-market businesses. Your focus...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time -$18.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Spectrum
  • Athens, AL (18 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Athens, AL (18 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Our Retail Sales Specialists are organized, digitally savvy communicators with a competitive spirit eager to learn and grow....

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Army Account Director

  • Guidehouse
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Active Secret What You Will Do : This leadership role within Guidehouses Defense & Security...

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Hospice Sales Account Executive

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition #: 215452 Location: Decatur, AL 35601 Category: Sales Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Position Details *** Base salary AND monthly, uncapped commission plan!!! *** Position...

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Field Account Representative

  • Grainger Businesses
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 331256 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the...

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Sales, Strategic Accounts Director - Image Guided Therapy (South)

  • Philips
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title Sales, Strategic Accounts Director - Image Guided Therapy (South) Job Description The Director of IGT Strategic Accounts will work with 2 IGTS Districts and be responsible for order and...

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Field Account Representative

  • Grainger
  • Huntsville, AL (12 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (12 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 331256 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the...

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Residential Real Estate Relationship Manager II

  • Trustmark
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Residential Real Estate Relationship Manager II Trustmark - 3.4 Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Financial sales Commercial loans Pricing analysis Credit risk...

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Senior Foreign Military Sales Analyst

  • Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago

MTSI is seeking to hire a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst to provide advanced program, financial, and logistics support to Army PAE M&S Programs. This role leads case development,...

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Principal Foreign Military Sales Analyst

  • Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago

MTSI is seeking to hire a Principal Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst to provide advanced program, financial, and logistics support to Army PAE M&S Programs. This role leads case development,...

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Account Manager

  • Hilti, Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Deliver solutions that transform how construction gets done. Our account managers serve as the go-to contact for our customers, embodying our purpose to make construction better by being their...

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Account Executive

  • Surge Staffing
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Summary The Account Executive is responsible for the profitable operation of an assigned branch office. This includes overall responsibility for:1. achieving profit results consistent with...

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Demographic Data for Madison, AL

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Madison, AL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Madison, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.5%
Master's Degree
17.7%
High School or GED
8.2%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Specialists in Madison, AL
2-4 years
29.9%
4-6 years
24.6%
None
24.3%
Less than 1 year
12.1%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
0.3%


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