Sales Specialist Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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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All Star Flooring

Account Executive - Commercial Flooring

Account Executive for Commercial Flooring All Star Flooring (Beltsville, MD), a trusted commercial flooring contractor with over 40 years of industry experience, is seeking an experienced Account...

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All Star Flooring

Outside Sales - Flooring

Job description: All Star Flooring, Inc. is seeking a seasoned, self-starting sales professional (Account Executive) to join our team. Your role includes developing strategies to create new sales...

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Best Version Media

Account Manager - Local Advertising (Hybrid)

Are you a corporate professional ready to step into an entrepreneurial opportunity? With Best Version Media, you can build a local marketing business centered on client success and long-term...

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Electronic Security Sales Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Capture management, proposal management, and/or technical writing experience Prior or active service in the US military and/or familiarity with federal procurement processes Preferred Education: Bachelors...

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Account Executive Core Commercial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Garrett Park, MD (3 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Garrett Park, MD (3 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

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Account Manager

  • Yellowstone Landscape
  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Do you love landscaping? Spending time outside marveling at natures beauty surrounded by the smell of freshly cut grass? If you answered yes, then Yellowstone Landscape could be the place for you!...

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HVAC Smart Building Sales Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Capitol Heights, MD (11 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (11 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

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Senior Digital Marketing Sales Executive

  • Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc.
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

Company Overview CUMULUS | WASHINGTON DC is currently home to two active news/talk brands broadcasting to the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area: WMAL 105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk, and...

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Account Manager II

  • NFP Corp.
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 7 hours ago

Who We Are: NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative...

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Urology Clinical Account Executive, East

  • Tempus
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful...

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Clinical Sales Specialist, Washington, D.C.

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Various outside weather conditions Job Description Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled...

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Account Executive Architectural Services

  • Sherwin Williams
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute a Territory Strategic Plan. Make revisions and updates as necessary to achieve specification and market share growth Develop strategy to enhance or increase...

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Account Manager - Western Region

  • Mettler Toledo
  • Columbia, MD (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities Join our team as an Account Manager, reporting to the Technical Sales Manager. Drive sales growth of Mettler-Toledo AutoChem solutions for opportunistic...

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Sales Account Manager, On-Premise

  • Reyes Beverage Group
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 14 hours ago

Pay: $55,000 Annually + Monthly Car Allowance. After training, salary will transition to $46,750 plus incentives & commission Shift: Full-time, Day Shift Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision,...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Digital Imaging

  • Best Buy
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist in our digital imaging department, youll greet customers, ask questions and provide product demonstrations as you sell complete solutions....

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Demographic Data for Bethesda, MD

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD
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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