Sales Specialist Jobs in Iowa City, IA

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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Pre-Sales Executive, Systems & Software Services

  • Actalent
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Actalent Services (formerly EASi LLC) is hiring a Solution Executive with software engineering, client-facing and engineering services experience for a permanent technical pre-sales and business...

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Account Manager - Infusion Sales

  • Prompt Care Companies
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description PromptCare is seeking a seasoned salesperson with 1+ years of experience, ideally within the specialty pharmacy/infusion space. The successful candidate should have...

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Account Manager

  • Hibu
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Hybrid Position - Work from Home & In-Office (Cedar Rapids, IA) Year 1 total on-target earnings ranging from $50-60K with the ability to earn more through uncapped commissions and monthly bonuses!...

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Account Executive Revenue Generation - University of Iowa

  • Learfield IMG College
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago

Founded in 2011 on the people principles of Character, Capacity and Commitment, Learfield Amplify represents 40 collegiate athletic departments, professional sports teams and related industry...

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Account Executive

  • Republic Services
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 14 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Account Executive is responsible for identifying leads and proactively prospecting and selling new and profitable business within an assigned geographic area. The Account...

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Sales Specialist

  • Home Depot
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 20 days ago

Sales Specialists are expected to meet monthly sales goals and other metrics to drive sales in the store....

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Account Manager, Manufacturing

  • Grainger Businesses
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 22 days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 330605 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the...

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Account Manager, Manufacturing

  • Grainger
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (20 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (20 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 22 days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 330605 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the...

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Customer Account Manager

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 26 days ago

What is a Customer Account Manager (CAM)? At Advance Auto Parts, a Customer Account Manager (CAM) sells or oversees the selling of automotive products for repair or distribution to automotive...

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Account Executive ( Food Broker)

  • Affinity Group
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 26 days ago

Are you ready to represent some of the biggest food brands in the industry? Affinity Group is looking for a motivated Account Executive to help grow our Iowa Market. Youll be out in the field...

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Leasing Account Executive

  • M&K Truck Centers
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 29 days ago

M&K Truck Centers is one of the largest regional dealers in the Midwest, specializing in providing industry-leading solutions for medium and heavy-duty trucks. We are currently seeking a dedicated...

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Sr. Account Manager, Industrial Water Treatment

  • Veralto
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

At ChemTreat, we understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this...

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Account Manager

  • Rent-A-Center Inc.
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $13.73 per hour - $16.15 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Position Summary If you're looking for a...

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Parts Sales Specialist

  • MHC Kenworth
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Parts Sales Specialist....

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Sales Specialist - Immunohistochemistry

  • Danaher
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 45+ days ago

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: The Sales Specialist will achieve annual product sales goals for the territory by working in coordination with the local assigned team....

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Iowa City, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Iowa City, IA 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 Iowa City, IA
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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