Sales Specialist Jobs in Stamford, CT

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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Lead App Sales Exec III Mission Critical (Government)

  • Huntington, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Huntington, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description: This is a Sales and Customer Facing position, no office requirement. AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and...

Retail Sales Specialist

  • Riverside, CT (2 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Riverside, CT (2 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

Sales Specialists provide exceptional customer service in helping our customers find a total solution both in-store and through the kiosk....

Chromebook Sales Specialist

  • Danbury, CT (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Best Buy 331 - Danbury, CT 06810 Overview: 2020 Companies is now hiring full-time Brand Sales Specialists representing Chromebook!...

Account Rep Dock Door

  • Hicksville, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hicksville, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 15 hours ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Account Executive (Finance & Accounting)

  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 16 hours ago

Job Type: Full-time, In-office Branch Location: Melville, NY Commuting Requirement: Eligible candidates must be willing to commute to our office location daily. Still grinding through month-end...

Account Executive - Screening Sales (Stamford, CT)

  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

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Associate Account Executive, Screening Sales (Huntington, NY)

  • Huntington, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

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Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Full Time, Walt Whitman- Pottery Barn

  • Huntington Station, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. About the Team Our...

National Account Coordinator (Retail)- Long Island, NY

  • Bethpage, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethpage, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

As a National Account Coordinator, you will focus on proactive management of 1-3 assigned accounts within our RETAIL organization. You will partner with National Account Sales Managers and Field...

Regional Account Executive

  • Edgewood, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edgewood, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

The Regional Account Executive is responsible for identifying high-profile regional account opportunities, securing agreements for both rental and direct sale programs via the phone and in-person...

Sr Account Executive National Enterprise

  • Elmsford, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Securitas Technology Corporation is a division of Securitas AB, the largest protective services provider in the world with over 370,000+ Securitas Heroes across the world. We offer a full...

Key Account Executive

  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Key Account Executive **Job Description:** Arrow is looking for A Key Account Executive to manage our partnership with SHI. The Key Account Executive is the single point of contact for large,...

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Key Account Manager, Shoprite/Wegmans

  • Whitestone, NY (23 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Whitestone, NY (23 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Develop and leverage top level external relationships at major accounts to optimize BODYARMOR positioning in the market....

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Yorktown Heights, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 4 days 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...

Account Manager

  • Levittown, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Levittown, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

... What you'll do... Data Ventures exists to unlock the full value of Walmarts data by developing andproductizing B2B datainitiativesthat empowers merchants and suppliers to make better, faster...

Demographic Data for Stamford, CT

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Stamford, CT

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Stamford, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
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 Stamford, CT
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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