Sales Specialist Jobs in Alabama

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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Account Executive

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 9 days ago

About USS: United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers project and event success. Our deep...

Account Executive - Hospice Sales

  • Kansas, AL
  • 28 days ago
  • Kansas, AL
  • 28 days ago

Join Our Team as a Hospice Liaison Do you have a knack for coordinating, organizing, and making connections? Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others and in the community? We are...

HVAC Account Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Daphne, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Daphne, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Enterprise Account Manager, Spectrum Business

  • Tuskegee Institute, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tuskegee Institute, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Do you want to build B2B relationships and upsell services to existing clients while earning back former clients? You can do that. Ready to outline beneficial combinations of technology products...

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

Major Account Executive -Generalist, Spectrum Business

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 hours ago

A s a Major Account Executive Generalist at Spectrum Business, you can do that....

Retail Sales Specialist - $18.00 per hour

  • Enterprise, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Enterprise, AL
  • 8 hours ago

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

Sales Executive, CashFlow Central

  • AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • AL
  • 19 hours ago

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial...

Loan Sales Specialist

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 19 hours ago

Loan Sales Specialists enjoy competitive compensation that recognizes both individual achievements and team success, all while growing their career....

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Flooring

  • Bessemer, AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bessemer, AL
  • 19 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet....

Market Account Executive

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 hours ago

Company Overview CUMULUS | Birmingham, AL currently features 6 stations in the Birmingham metro area: WZRR-FM Talk 99.5, WUHT-FM Hot 107.7, WJOX-FMJox 94.5, WJOX-AM Jox 690, WJQX-FM Jox 100.5,...

Merrill Market Client Relationship Manager

  • Fairhope, AL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Fairhope, AL
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description: Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill...

Equipment Finance Sales Exec

  • AL
  • 20 hours ago
  • AL
  • 20 hours ago

Description Summary: The Equipment Fin Sales Executive develops and maintains profitable leasing customer relationships. Markets leasing products to bank employees and customers. Negotiates lease...

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UPG Account Manager

  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 day ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Alabama

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.3%
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 Alabama
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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