Sales Specialist Jobs in Santa Ana, 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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Account Executive, Complex Security and Fire

  • Johnson Controls
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, 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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Account Manager

  • Fortive
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

About the job An Account Manager is responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities within established and new accounts in a geographically dispersed territory. Account Managers...

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Account Executive

  • Terminix
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Curtiss-Wright
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, 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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Lead Business Sales Executive

  • AT&T
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

We are excited to offer a $8,000 sign-on bonus to join our dynamic Sales team. Build a more connected world by transforming the sales experience and helping customers and products unite. Our Sales...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Eastvale, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Eastvale, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Strategic Account Manager Role Summary At Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., we are seeking a Strategic Account Manager to support continued sales growth across the automotive, RV, and marine...

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Bilingual Retail Sales Specialist - $20/hr

  • Spectrum
  • West Covina, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • West Covina, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, 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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Psychiatry Account Manager - Long Beach, CA

  • Lundbeck
  • Westminster, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Westminster, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Territory: Long Beach, CA - Psychiatry Target cities for territory are Long Beach and Huntington Beach- will consider candidates who live within 40 miles of territory boundaries with access to a...

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Territory Account Manager (Huntington Beach, CA) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Vision

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

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Territory Account Manager

  • Syneos Health, Inc
  • Westminster, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Westminster, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Description The Account Manager plays a critical role in owning and advancing B2B relationships within the largest and most complex healthcare delivery networks, including health systems (HSs),...

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Account Manager L2- Retail Media

  • Albertsons Company Inc.
  • Fullerton, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Fullerton, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons...

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Client Relations Specialist

  • Protective Life Corporation
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you'll...

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Drug Monitoring Account Executive

  • Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Category Sales and Marketing Location San Juan Capistrano, California Job function Sales & Marketing Job family Sales Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job Description We...

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Precious Metals: Account Executives (Remote Position)

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Gold Depot: Gold Depot is a trusted leader in the precious metals market, we provide unmatched expertise, transparency, and competitive pricing. Our dedicated team ensures a seamless,...

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Client Account Manager

  • Elavon
  • La Palma, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Palma, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Demographic Data for Santa Ana, CA

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Sales Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Sales and Advertising Ethics in the Fashion Industry
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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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