Sales Specialist Jobs in Kansas

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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The N2 Company

Advertising Manager

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Associate Account Executive, Screening Sales (Kansas City, KS North)

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 hour ago

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 transforming patient care and...

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Account & Relationship Manager

  • Wichita, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 2 hours ago

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services that combines deep domain knowledge with specialized technology. Our portfolio offers software tools coupled with content and...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Appliances & Cabinets - Day

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 2 hours ago

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

Full Time - Sales Specialist - ProServices - Day

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 2 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Pro Sales Specialist, you will be a guide and consultant for every Pro customer who walks through our doors....

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

Account Manager - Manufacturing

  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 6 hours ago

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

Account Manager

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 16 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 16 hours ago

At TreviPay, we believe loyalty begins at the payment. Thousands of sellers use our global B2B payments and invoicing network to provide choice and convenience to buyers, open new markets and...

Senior Account Manager - Food Ingredients (Open to remote)

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 16 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 16 hours ago

Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing...

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Account Manager Self-Direction

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 22 hours ago

The Account Manager is a role primarily responsible for saturating and expanding key accounts. The Account Manager works directly with customers to identify and qualify requisitions. Additionally,...

Sr. Account Manager - Livestock Corporate Accounts

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 22 hours ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 22 hours ago

and pricing efforts.Close collaboration with Sales Directors, Brand Managers, Global Marketing, and value chain and Consumer affairs groups to assist with major account programs and initiatives and...

Account Executive

  • Wichita, KS
  • 22 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 22 hours ago

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. Youll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. Youll...

Natural Gas Account Manager

  • Wichita, KS
  • 22 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 22 hours ago

ABOUT POET At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five...

Our Retail Sales Specialists are organized, digitally savvy communicators with a competitive spirit eager to learn and grow....

Account Manager- General Industry- Central

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago

Account Manager - OA09HN Associate Account Manager - OA10FN We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working...

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Kansas

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Kansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
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 Kansas
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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