Sales Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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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Specialty Account Manager, Sunosi (Louisville KY)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 hours ago

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic...

Sales Analyst & Support - Lingerie H/F CDD

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 hours ago

The vente-privee group has consolidated its various European brands, together made up of 6000 employees, under one unified conglomerate: Veepee. This coalescence marks a new chapter in its...

National Product Specialist, Immunoassay - Southeast

  • Field, KY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Field, KY
  • 2 hours ago

Description As a part of the US Product Specialist team, the National Product Specialist Immunoassay is responsible for commercialization, implementation, and ongoing support of customers with the...

B2B Sales Account Executive - Fiber

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description: Sales employees will concentrate on acquiring new business and conducting customer visits in the field. When not in the field, they are expected to collaborate with their team...

B2B Sales Account Executive

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description: Sales employees will concentrate on acquiring new business and conducting customer visits in the field. When not in the field, they are expected to collaborate with their team...

B2B Sales Account Executive - Mobility

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description: Sales employees will concentrate on acquiring new business and conducting customer visits in the field. When not in the field, they are expected to collaborate with their team...

Retail Sales Specialist - $18.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 hours ago

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

Major Account Exec - Bureau Solutions

  • Field, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Field, KY
  • 3 hours ago

Position Overview: The Major Account Sales Executive is responsible for driving sales and managing relationships with key Strategic accounts within a defined geographic territory or as assigned in the...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Cold Spring, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cold Spring, KY
  • 3 hours ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Inside Account Executive

  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 hours ago

On Site: Lexington, KY WHO WE ARE: Galls, LLC is the largest and fastest growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals with a national presence in more than 80...

Strategic Account Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 hours ago

Strategic Account Manager Purpose /Summary: The Strategic Account Manager SAM manages the sales relationship for existing large contracts/programs with a goal of growing revenue and margin. The...

Power Equipment Sales Specialist

  • Somerset, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 17 hours ago

As the Power Equipment Sales Specialist, you will be the direct point of contact for all the customers power equipment needs for the whole life cycle of their equipment (sales, service, warranty, etc...

Major & Strategic Account Executive Clinical Decision Support

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 23 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...

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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