Sales Specialist Jobs in Peoria, 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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Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain
  • Pekin, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pekin, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Loan Sales Specialists enjoy competitive compensation that recognizes both individual achievements and team success, all while growing their career....

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Treasury Management Sales Analyst

  • Busey Bank
  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 days ago

The Treasury Management Sales Analyst works with clients and Busey Associates as a vital member of the sales team to coordinate Treasury Management sales opportunities, implementations and account...

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Senior Account Manager

  • Caterpillar
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago

Career Area: Sales Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about...

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Entry Level Account Executive- B2B

  • Hibu
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago

Are you a college student preparing to graduate and looking to kick-start a rewarding career in sales? Or have you recently graduated and are seeking a fresh opportunity to grow and thrive in...

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Senior Sales Representative

  • Caterpillar
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago

Career Area: Sales Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about...

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Account Executive

  • Quirch Foods Southeast, LLC.
  • Washington, IL (8 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, IL (8 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 5 days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Essential duties and Responsibilities: Plan,...

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Key Account Manager

  • Bayer
  • Morton, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morton, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 6 days ago

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're...

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Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Power Service & Repair

  • SunSource
  • Peoria, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 7 days ago

sales experience (hydraulic service or repair sales strongly preferred) Experience with hydraulic equipment rebuilding and repair (mobile or industrial) is a plus Proven ability to build relationships...

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Account Executive Peoria, IL, USA

  • Xplor
  • Peoria, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 8 days ago

Account Executive Company Description At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours. We give small and medium-sized businesses...

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Outside Sales Account Manager - Onsite Sewer & Well (OSW)

  • Dakota Supply Group
  • Peoria, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 10 days ago

Salary Range: This position is eligible for our Account Manager Commission Program, which includes a general range of salary and total compensation (salary + commission and accelerator) that...

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Enterprise Account Manager, ProAV

  • Vistance Networks
  • Peoria, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 10 days ago

Enterprise Account Manager, ProAV Req ID: 81684 Location: Virtual, Illinois, United States In our always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. The...

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Reman Senior Account Manager - Electric Power

  • Caterpillar
  • Mossville, IL (8 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mossville, IL (8 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Career Area: Sales Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about...

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Account Executive - Illinois

  • VC3
  • Peoria, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 11 days ago

Account Executive - Illinois Department: Business Development Employment Type: Full Time Location: Illinois Description Candidates should ideally be located in Illinois. At VC3, we don't just...

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Sales Executive VIP

  • Hilton Grand Vacations Company
  • Peoria, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 13 days ago

Why Team Members Like Working for us: Outstanding health care options that all team members are eligible for starting day 1 of employment (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative...

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Senior Account Executive, Amazon Leo

  • Amazon
  • Peoria, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 14 days ago

The Amazon Leo team is on a mission to create a connected world that will usher in a new era of global productivity and prosperity. Through a constellation of satellites in low earth orbit, we're...

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Demographic Data for Peoria, IL

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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...
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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Peoria, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Peoria, IL 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 Peoria, 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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