Sales Specialist Jobs in Grand Forks, ND

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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Bid Account Manager (Onsite)

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 27 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 27 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Some Travel required. Maintain a profile on all accounts to include...

Sales & Customer Relationship Manager - Norway & Iceland

  • Oslo, MN (22 miles from Grand Forks, ND)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oslo, MN (22 miles from Grand Forks, ND)
  • 6 days ago

Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries...

In-Home Sales Specialist

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 8 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 8 days ago

In Home Sales Specialist deliver a superior client experience by accurately assessing customer needs and swiftly creating a final quote/proposal....

Route Sales Specialist

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 15 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 15 days ago

Route Sales Specialist The responsibility of the Route Sales Specialist is to follow procedures and good business practices that will enable routes to grow to potential....

Sales Specialist

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 30+ days ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Account Manager IT Services Sales

  • Oslo, MN (22 miles from Grand Forks, ND)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oslo, MN (22 miles from Grand Forks, ND)
  • 30+ days ago

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating a lot of opportunities for people like YOU - people...

Client Services Executive - Scandinavia

  • Oslo, MN (22 miles from Grand Forks, ND)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oslo, MN (22 miles from Grand Forks, ND)
  • 30+ days ago

The Scandinavian Client Management Team is responsible for Scandinavian client service and relationship management for all Scandinavian based clients. CMC Markets Scandinavian branch is situated...

Bid Account Manager

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 45+ days ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Promotes and sells company products through direct contact...

Virtual - Customer Account Manager Sales Representative

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 45+ days ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

Open Applications - Sales Executives

  • Oslo, MN (22 miles from Grand Forks, ND)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oslo, MN (22 miles from Grand Forks, ND)
  • 90+ days ago

Selskapsbeskrivelse foodora er et av Norges frste og strste plattformselskap med over 200 administrativt ansatte og over 4500 bud. Den norske delen av det som er et internasjonalt selskap ble...

Account Executive

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 90+ days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 90+ days ago

iHeartMedia Markets Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. The audio revolution is here and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number...

Demographic Data for Grand Forks, ND

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Sales Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Launch your career in sales using the frameworks of effective sales management paired with data & technology to differentiate you and your company from the competition Selling is one of the most...
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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Grand Forks, ND

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Grand Forks, ND offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.3%
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 Grand Forks, ND
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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