Sales Specialist Jobs in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Air Max HVAC
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, 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

Business Development Executive

  • FM
  • Woodland Hills, CA (12 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (12 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk...

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

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, 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

LA Kings - Account Executive, Membership Sales

  • Los Angeles Kings
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • moments ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • moments ago

Company Information For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000...

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Diagnostic Sales Specialist - Los Angeles

  • Hologic
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 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 (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 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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Account Manager - Valet Parking Operations - Westdrift Hotel

  • Towne Park
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 9 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 (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 9 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 (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 15 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 (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

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

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Bilingual Retail Sales Specialist - $20.00 per hour

  • Spectrum
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 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 - Thousand Oaks, CA

  • Lundbeck
  • Chatsworth, CA (19 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chatsworth, CA (19 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Territory: Thousand Oaks, CA - Psychiatry Target city for territory is Thousand Oaks - will consider candidates who live within 40 miles of territory boundaries with access to a major airport....

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Business Sales Executive

  • AT&T
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

We are excited to offer a $5,500 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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Account Executive, Wound Closure (Los Angeles, CA) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Surgery

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 19 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
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 19 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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Sales Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Paediatric Dentistry for Non-Specialists
This course aims to provide you with the practical advice and guidance you need to treat childrens dental issues and emergencies, achieving excellent results. Apart from various treatment options,...
Dynamics 365: Customer Engagement for Sales
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
Advertising is essential in the fashion industry but there are many ethical issues to navigate in order to successfully, and legally, promote and sell fashion products. On this two-week course,...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Santa Monica, 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 Monica, 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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