Sales Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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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At Nestlé 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...

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Personal Lines property & casualty account manager

  • Hannon-Murphy Insurance
  • Pembroke, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Pembroke, MA
  • 9 days ago

Hannon-Murphy Insurance, with offices in Pembroke, Plymouth, and Osterville, MA, is actively seeking a dedicated Personal Lines Account Manager to join our growing team. As a primary point of...

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B2B Sales Representative

  • Badger Daylighting
  • Worcester, MA
  • 20 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 20 days ago

You are motivated, persistent, and ready to grow your sales career. As an Outside Sales Representative (OSR) with Badger, you will manage a territory with both established customers and untapped...

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Technical Sales Executive, Hyperscaler Segment

  • Johnson Controls
  • Burlington, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Who We Are As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team...

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Commercial Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Lynnfield, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA
  • 12 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 Transient Sales Executive

  • Westin
  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago

JOB SUMMARY Acts as the on-property sales liaison to drive business transient revenue within specific transient segments (i.e., consortia, wholesale, special corporate, AAA, travel agencies,...

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B2B Sales Account Executive

  • AT&T
  • Framingham, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 1 hour ago

Now offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus to join our team. As a B2B Sales Account Executive Fiber & Mobility, you will proactively sell AT&Ts mobility solutions and fiber-based broadband network to...

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Senior Sales Representative

  • Capgemini Holding Inc
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 hours ago

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's mostinnovative companies unleash...

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Account Executive (Domestic 3PL)

  • Mohawk Global
  • Rockland, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Rockland, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Please note that the salary range referenced is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including (but not limited to), geographic location,...

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Account Executive - Large Enterprise-FSI

  • Workday, Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for...

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Account Executive- Medium Enterprise- Health Care

  • Workday, Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for...

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Senior Relationship Manager

  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Voluntary Benefits team at Mercer. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. Senior...

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Inside Sales Account Executive, B2B

  • Flywire
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Company Description Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? Become a FlyMate! Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, were on a...

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Our Culture and Impact Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 5,500+ employees and ~30,000 customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500....

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Oncology Account Specialist (Lung) Boston, MA

  • AstraZeneca
  • Boston, MA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 16 hours ago

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients with cancer? As an Oncology Account Specialist (OAS) in the Boston market for the Lung team, you'll be at the forefront of transforming patient...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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