Sales Specialist Jobs in Downers Grove, IL

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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HOLLY HUNT

Client Services Account Manager

  • HOLLY HUNT
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • HOLLY HUNT
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Why join us? For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service...

Account Executive, AEC Solutions (Hybrid)

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The BluEdge experience… We value creative and bright minds. This is a place where you’ll be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. Really you ask? Yes, really. The BluEdge experience is a...

MillerKnoll

National Enterprise Account Manager

  • MillerKnoll
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • MillerKnoll
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

HOLLY HUNT

Business Unit Operations Specialist

  • HOLLY HUNT
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • HOLLY HUNT
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Why join us? For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service...

Field Sales Executive

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 12 days ago

The Industrial Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is accountable for increasing sales by building and sustaining relationships with new and existing customers within their assigned territory. This...

Outside Sales Representative - Uncapped Commissions

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 20 days ago

The Industrial Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is accountable for increasing sales by building and sustaining relationships with new and existing customers within their assigned territory. This...

B2B Sales Representative

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 12 days ago

The Industrial Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is accountable for increasing sales by building and sustaining relationships with new and existing customers within their assigned territory. This...

Account Executive - Field Sales

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 21 days ago

The Industrial Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is accountable for increasing sales by building and sustaining relationships with new and existing customers within their assigned territory. This...

Hospital Sales Specialist

  • Evanston, IL (23 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (23 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking a performance-driven Hospital Sales Specialist who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare....

Account Executive Core Commercial Sales

  • Burr Ridge, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Sales Account Executive

  • Burr Ridge, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Telesales Account Executive

  • Hanover Park, IL (12 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hanover Park, IL (12 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a...

Account Executive - Mid West US

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Description About us The industry's only Agentic Security Automation Platform - Blink enables you to automate all aspects of your security operations by combining AI security agents with...

Strategic Account Executive, Auth0

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0...

Remote Work

Client Relationship Manager

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together - with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand...

Demographic Data for Downers Grove, IL

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Downers Grove, IL

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Downers Grove, IL 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 Downers Grove, IL
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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