Sales Specialist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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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Air Max HVAC

Sales Specialist (Hybrid)

  • Air Max HVAC
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Air Max HVAC
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Position Overview: We are seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to support our in-home sales team in real time. This role is critical to our sales process—you will be the go-to decision-maker...

Hybrid

IT Sales/Managed Services Sr Sales Executive - Healthcare Payer (Remote CA )

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 374246 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking...

Remote Hybrid

Account Executive, Complex Security and Fire

  • Johnson Controls
  • Huntington Beach, CA (23 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (23 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon...

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Diagnostic Sales Specialist - Los Angeles

  • Hologic
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago

When presented with an obstacle, do you find another route? Are you a natural hunter who can seek opportunities? Are you passionate about medical diagnostics? If you answered yes to all the above,...

Remote

Business Development (Sales) Executive

  • Hearst Television, Inc.
  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Business Development (Sales) Executive Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is seeking a Business Development Executive with extensive national sales experience developing content-driven digital...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Curtiss-Wright
  • Brea, CA (21 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (21 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Strategic Account Manager South- Central Territory Our Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division is hiring a Strategic Account Manager for our South-Central territory! The Strategic Account Manager is...

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Account Manager - Valet Parking Operations - Westdrift Hotel

  • Towne Park
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

At Towne Park, its more than a job, you can make an impact. A career with us is rewarding in more ways than one. As a hospitality services company, our commitment is to create smiles by delivering...

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Global Account Director, Consumer

  • UTi/DSV
  • Torrance, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global...

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Sales Specialist

  • REI
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Our team seeks a Store Sales Specialist to help us create better outdoor experiences by sharing knowledge, giving recommendations, and engaging with customers every day....

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Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Spanish)-$20.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Spectrum
  • Bell Gardens, CA (3 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA (3 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

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

In Person Part Time

Telecommunications B2B Sales Executive, Spectrum Enterprise

  • Spectrum
  • Irwindale, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Irwindale, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Do you want to partner with clients to deliver a complete portfolio of solutions? You can do that. Do you prefer to have the autonomy to build relationships with new and existing clients through...

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Business Account Executive (Bilingual Spanish)

  • Spectrum
  • Irwindale, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Irwindale, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Average target compensation $100k plus, with minimum commission guarantee JOB SUMMARY The Business Account Executive is responsible for selling primary and ancillary communications solutions to...

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Bilingual Retail Sales Specialist - $20/hr

  • Spectrum
  • West Covina, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • West Covina, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

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

In Person

Bilingual Retail Sales Specialist - $20.00 per hour

  • Spectrum
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago

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

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Retail Sales Specialist - $20/hr

  • Spectrum
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

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

In Person

Demographic Data for Los Angeles, CA

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During this three-week course, youll understand the importance of customer relationship management and how this can help create customer loyalty and improve retention. Youll learn how to build a...
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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, CA
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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