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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Senior Oncology Account Specialist Genitourinary Central IL

  • Peoria, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 13 hours ago

ROLE SUMMARY Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant...

Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon

  • East Peoria, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • East Peoria, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist for Verizon products at Best Buy, youll engage customers using relationship skills to make sales, drive profitable growth and achieve individual goals....

Account Manager

  • Peoria, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 21 hours ago

at Applied Industrial Technologies in Peoria, Illinois, United States Job Description Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Engineered Sales (ESI), as a...

Business Development Executive - Chicago

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

Envision: Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada's Best...

Account Executive

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

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Facet Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive. Our ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and ambitious, with excellent written...

Sales Executive Senior- Merchant Mid Market (Chicago, IL)

  • Peoria, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 6 days ago

Note: A successful candidate will reside in the Chicago, IL area. Are you ready to write your next chapter? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Sales...

Field Account Manager Job Green Energy Solutions

  • Bellevue, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bellevue, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Field Account Manager Job - Green Energy Solutions CLAE SOLUTIONS Today Clae Goldman Team is seeking a proactive and results-driven Field Sales Representative to join our team. Our mission is to...

Senior Account Executive - MR

  • Peoria Heights, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Peoria Heights, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 18 days ago

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is looking for an experienced Senior Account Executive to join our team in Illinois to support our fast-growing MSS...

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Account Executive

  • Peoria Heights, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Peoria Heights, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 18 days ago

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced **Account Executive** local to the **Peoria, Illinois** area to support our fast-growing **MSS...

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Specialty Account Manager

  • Peoria, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 21 days ago

Why Numotion? By joining Numotion, you will be a part of the nation's leading provider of Complex Rehabilitation Technology. Numotion is helping thousands of people with individually configured,...

Billboard Sales Account Executive

  • Peoria, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 21 days ago

Billboard Sales Account Executive Link Media Outdoor life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Peoria Jun 17, 2025 LINK Media Outdoor, one of the...

Industrial Outside Sales Account Manager

  • East Peoria, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Engages appropriate team members when appropriate (branch manager, product sales specialists, etc)....

Senior Sales Representative, Amazon One Medical

  • Peoria, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 25 days ago

One Medical is seeking a Senior Sales Representative who will be responsible for bringing in business across the Chicago market with new clients ranging from 501 to 10,000 employees in size. We...

Sales Executive Merchant Regional (Chicago, IL)

  • Peoria, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 26 days ago

Job Posting Description Note: A successful candidate will reside in the Chicago, IL. Area. Are you ready to write your next chapter? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With...

Enterprise Account Executive

  • Peoria, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 30+ days ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLILITES: Ability to prospect and schedule meetings inside of a defined target list Possess a thorough understanding of Bluebird's products and service offerings Implement sales...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Peoria, IL

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Peoria, 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 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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