Sales Specialist Jobs in Kernersville, NC

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

Sales Executive

  • The N2 Company
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • The N2 Company
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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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Business Development Account Executive

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 hour ago

Position Type: Full Time Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Date Posted: Date posted 04/28/2025 Areas of interest: Business Analysis, Business Development, Enterprise Sales Requisition Number:...

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

  • Kernersville, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kernersville, NC
  • 1 hour ago

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

Account Executive, Local - TForce Freight

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Title: Account Executive, Local (SMB) Job Summary: A Local Account Executive (Sales Rep) strategically converts new business, penetrates territories, and fulfills quotas, with a primary...

National Accounts Manager

  • Thomasville, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Thomasville, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

The National Account Manager is responsible for managing customer accounts for multiple Hood locations as well as prospecting and developing new accounts. The National Account Manager will be...

Automation Software Brand Sales Specialist - Southeast

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Introduction A Technology Sales Specialist role (what we internally call a, 'Brand Sales Specialist') within Automation means working for a leader in AI-Powered products....

Client Services Manager- Home Health

  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Client Services Manager in our Winston-Salem, NC Home Health Visits Office. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a growing industry, a...

Event Account Manager

  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Event Account Manager Administrative Winston Salem, North Carolina Contract Apr 25, 2025 Do you have a passion for non-profit? Serving? Giving back? This is for you! Non-Profit - Event Coordinator...

Greensboro, NC Territory Account Executive

  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Toast is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love. As a Territory Account...

NeuroPsych Sales Specialist - Winston-Salem, NC

  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC (6 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Who we are Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across...

Loan Sales Specialist

  • High Point, NC (12 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • High Point, NC (12 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Loan Sales Specialists enjoy competitive compensation that recognizes both individual achievements and team success, all while growing their career....

Sales Executive - Greensboro, NC or Charlotte, NC

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

As a Sales Executive, you will focus on identifying and closing new independent and small chain restaurants as well as opportunities within the hospitality industry in your assigned territory. You...

C&I Relationship Manager IV (HYBRID--Greensboro, NC)

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

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

Account Executive

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Account Executive AT TEGNA INC. WFMY-TV Greensboro About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that...

BioPharmaceutical Account Manager - Greensboro, NC

  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (17 miles from Kernersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Territory: Greensboro, NC - Neurology Target area for territory is Greensboro - will consider candidates who live within 40 miles of territory boundaries with access to a major airport. Territory...

Demographic Data for Kernersville, NC

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Kernersville, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Kernersville, NC 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 Kernersville, NC
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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