Sales Specialist Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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

  • Ellenton, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ellenton, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Location: In-office in Tampa, FL Base Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 DOE annually for Account Executive I $50,000 - $60,000 DOE annually for Account Executive II Bonus Structure : V ariable uncapped...

Sales Account Executive - Entry Level

  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 13 hours ago

Imagine walking into a sales environment surrounded by motivated, thoughtful, and passionate individuals committed to improving our clients' financial futures. As an Account Executive, you pick up...

Regional Account Manager, gMG, Sarasota, FL

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago

This is what you will do: The Regional Account Manager, gMG, Sarasota, FL manages and develops long-term relationships with assigned physicians, extended prescribers, and other customers in the...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day 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

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Do you love landscaping? Spending time outside marveling at natures beauty surrounded by the smell of freshly cut grass? If you answered yes, then Yellowstone Landscape could be the place for you!...

Sr. Sales Executive

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Sr. Sales Executive Work Mode:Remote Location: Remote - * this role will cover the following counties:Polk, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Osceola. Opportunity Under the direction of a...

Remote Work

Retail Account Executive

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

After years building the best POS platform for restaurateurs, Toast is expanding its offerings into other food and beverage concepts such as convenience stores, grocery stores, and bottle shops....

Store Sales Specialist

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 5 days 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....

Event Sales Specialist

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 6 days ago

Looking for flexible, project-based work that fits around your life? FLEX-ROC by T-ROC is seeking energetic, outgoing individuals to represent exciting consumer brands inside Costco, Sams, BJs and...

Location: Sarasota, Florida Type: Direct Hire Job Digital Media Advertising Sales Executive We are seeking a qualified Interim Digital Media Advertising Sales Executive for an immediate opening in...

Location: Sarasota, Florida Type: Direct Hire Job Digital Media Advertising Sales Executive Klosable Creative Digital Marketing was borne out of necessity, and not some agenda-driven desire to...

Account Manager, Licensing

  • Ellenton, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ellenton, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 8 days ago

The Account Manager is an integral part of representing the Global Partnerships team within the organization and contributing to the overall growth of the department. A successful account manager...

Account Executive - Sarasota, FL

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 8 days ago

At MIMEDX, our purpose starts with helping humans heal. We are driven by discovering and developing regenerative biologics utilizing human placental tissue to provide breakthrough therapies...

NeuroPsych Sales Specialist - Sarasota, FL

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 10 days ago

The role of the Sales Specialist delivers results by getting it done together in a compliant and ethical manner....

Advertising Account Executive

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 12 days ago

Position Type: Full Time Location: Sarasota, Florida Date Posted: Date posted 06/27/2025 Areas of interest: Ad Sales, Ad Sales, Sales Requisition Number: 2025-56356 Business unit: Spectrum Reach...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL
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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