Sales Specialist Jobs in Iowa

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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WHO ARE YOU? You enjoy being the go-to-person for sales teams when they need support with managing and processing RFP responses and customer contracts. You can easily manage multiple projects and...

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The N2 Company

Sales Executive

As the nation’s leader in helping businesses efficiently connect with the top realtors in their market, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital advertising and...

Shamir Insight, Inc.

Account Executive

Territory is comprised of Iowa and SE South Dakota JOB SUMMARY: As an Account Executive at Shamir Insight, Inc., you will play a crucial role in driving sales growth by developing and maintaining...

Regional Account Executive- Iowa/Nebraska

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 10 hours ago

As a Regional Account Executive for Galls, youll be tasked with delivering revenue, margin growth, and increasing market share within your territory. A Regional Account Executive will call on and...

Sales Account Executive

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 hours ago

The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising....

Key Account Manager

  • West Liberty, IA
  • 11 hours ago
  • West Liberty, IA
  • 11 hours ago

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET About West Liberty Foods West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains...

Major & Strategic Account Executive Clinical Decision Support

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 20 hours ago

Location:** Remote U.S. locations **Our products make a difference - and so do our people.** Clinical Effectiveness, a Wolters Kluwer Health business, is seeking an experienced Major & Strategic...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 21 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet....

Territory Account Manager, Pharmacy Solutions Consultant

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 21 hours ago

Pharmacy Solutions Consultant (PSC) **This territory will cover East Missouri, Southern Illinois & Surrounding Des Moines, IA area** Job Overview: Responsible for successfully managing customer...

Account Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 21 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Develops, maintains and enhances relationships with interconnected customers and businesses including investor-owned utilities, rural cooperatives, municipal electric utilities,...

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're...

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Account Executive

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : TH Media - Dubuque, IA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : Up to 50% Job Shift : Day Job Category : Sales Description Overall...

Account Development Manager - The Pittsburgh Paints Company

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 1 day ago

Account Development Manager - The Pittsburgh Paints Company Account Development Manager - The Pittsburgh Paints Company Field Sales and Service locations USA - Waterloo IA (W 5th St) Store time...

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Associate Account Executive, Screening Sales (Cedar Rapids, IA)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

Account Executive, Sales Incentives (Greater Des Moines)

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

At ITA Group, we create powerful results for our clients by transforming employees, channel partners and customers into all-out advocates of our clients' business by inspiring authentic, lasting,...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
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
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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