Sales Specialist Jobs in Kansas City, KS

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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B2B Sales Representative

  • Slice Merchant Services
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

First Job Previous Job 132 of 4,178 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $31k - $61k Per Year B2B Sales...

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Entry Level Account Manager

  • Hayward C. Team
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

First Job Previous Job 300 of 4,178 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $70k - $354k Per Year Entry Level...

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Account Executive Entry Level

  • Summit Sales Solutions Inc
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

First Job Previous Job 337 of 4,178 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $31k - $61k Per Year Account...

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Bilingual Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

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

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Technical Sales Specialist

  • International Flavors & Fragrances
  • New Century, KS (24 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New Century, KS (24 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Summary Are you a hands-on bakery expert who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and customer impact? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health...

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Account Manager

  • Rent A Center
  • Independence, MO (11 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Independence, MO (11 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $15.00 per hour - $17.00 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Position Summary If youre looking for a...

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Account Executive

  • Darling Ingredients Inc.
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 14 hours ago

Company Details Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding...

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Ancillary Sales Executive

  • Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 17 hours ago

Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our...

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B2B Sales Account Executive - Mobility

  • AT&T
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 17 hours ago

Now offering a $5,500 Sign-on Bonus to join our team. As a B2B Sales Account Executive - Mobility, you will proactively sell AT&T's mobility solutions to small and mid-market businesses. Your...

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B2B Sales Account Executive - Fiber

  • AT&T
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 17 hours ago

Now offering a $5,500 Sign-on Bonus to join our team. As a B2B Sales Account Executive - Fiber, you will proactively sell AT&T's fiber-based broadband network to small and mid-market businesses....

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Account Executive, Aviation

  • Informa Group PLC
  • Shawnee, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Shawnee, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 18 hours ago

Company Description Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We organise over 450 large-scale branded and transaction-led...

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K -12 Account Executive

  • Bluum
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 1 day ago

*This is a field sales role that requires candidates to be located and willing to frequently travel to customers sites within a specific territory. The territory is in Kansas. At Bluum, we believe...

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Meta Sales Specialist

  • 2020 Companies
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Nebraska Furniture Mart 2 - Kansas City, KS 66111 Overview: Become a Meta Sales Specialist! Shape the Future of Wearable Tech!...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago

Strategic Account Manager Role Summary At Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., we are seeking a Strategic Account Manager to support continued sales growth across the automotive, RV, and marine...

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Workday Sales Executive

  • KPMG
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 1 day ago

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate...

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Demographic Data for Kansas City, KS

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Kansas City, KS

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Kansas City, KS 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 Kansas City, KS
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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