Sales Specialist Jobs in Maryland

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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iHire

Account Executive

  • iHire
  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • iHire
  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 days ago

Join a high-performing team at a nationally recognized, Great Place to Work-Certified™ company where your impact directly drives growth. iHire is seeking a motivated, consultative Account...

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Account Executive Core Commercial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Garrett Park, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Garrett Park, 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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HVAC Smart Building Sales Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Capitol Heights, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Capitol Heights, 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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Commercial Relationship Manager IV

  • Atlantic Union Bank
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 3 hours ago

The Commercial Relationship Manager IV assumes the overall responsibility, development and management of their borrowing and non-borrowing portfolio. The Relationship Manager is responsible for...

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Sales Analyst

  • Breakthru
  • Middle River, MD
  • 4 hours ago
  • Middle River, MD
  • 4 hours ago

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access. Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family...

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Account Manager - Western Region

  • Mettler Toledo
  • Columbia, MD
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 7 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 Specialist

  • Petco
  • Saint Charles, MD
  • 13 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MD
  • 13 hours ago

Want to help pets live their best lives? We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be...

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Biologics Account Manager (Annapolis, MD)

  • Smith & Nephew
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 13 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 13 hours ago

Biologics Account Manager (Annapolis, MD) Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As a Biologics Account Manager, you will be...

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Cardiovascular Territory Account Specialist (Part Time) Baltimore MD

  • Novartis
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description Summary #LI-Remote This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting key accounts in an assigned geography. This opportunity is a job share / part-time role. Novartis is...

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Federal Territory Account Manager Maryland Intelligence Community- Security Clearance RequiredThis role has been designated as Remote/Teleworker, which means you will primarily work from home. Who...

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Sales Account Manager - On Premise Spirits

  • Reyes Holdings
  • Jessup, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Jessup, MD
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Achieve sales goals within assigned timeframes that meet monthly business objectives while actively acquiring new business and maintaining established...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • IBM Corporation
  • California, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • California, MD
  • 17 hours ago

Introduction At IBM Global Sales, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Working across industries and...

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HCM Account Executive

  • Paylocity
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 17 hours ago

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Maryland

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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