Sales Specialist Jobs in Ontario

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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Named Account Manager - Public Sector

  • Toronto, ON
  • 18 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 18 hours ago

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

Senior Sales Executive

  • Toronto, ON
  • 18 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 18 hours ago

Who We Are Provenir is a global fintech company with offices across North America, the UK, and Singapore. Provenir helps fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers make smarter...

Territory Sales Executive

  • Markham, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 1 day ago

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking...

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Account Manager II, Business Banking

  • Markham, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 3 days ago

Work Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Pay Details: $76,800 - $115,200 CAD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation...

Account Executive - Large Enterprise, State & Local Government

  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Relationship Manager Intern, Agriculture

  • Stratford, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Stratford, ON
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary What is the opportunity? As our Relationship Manager, Commercial Financial Services Trainee - Agriculture, you are in a proactive, face-to-face client relationship role in RBCs...

Relationship Manager, Commercial Financial Services

  • Rockland, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockland, ON
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary Job Description What is the opportunity? Your natural flair for providing advice and resolving intricate business challenges is what sets you apart from the crowd. This role is all...

Sales Specialist - Microbulk

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a dynamic Outside Sales Specialist in the South Ontario area to join our growing team and help drive revenue through exceptional customer relationships and strategic sales initiatives...

Bilingual Account Manager - Express Scripts Canada

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 4 days ago

The Account Manager in Sales and Account Management and Client Services is responsible for daily account activity and for the core service delivery to assigned clients. Managing the day-to-day...

Key Account Manager - London - UniFirst Canada

  • London, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • London, ON
  • 4 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY The Key Account Manager (KAM) enhances company value by retaining and growing UniFirst’s uniform rental, direct sale, and other products and services connected to our largest key...

Account Manager

  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, youll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their...

Account Executive - Healthcare, Large Enterprise

  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Networking Territory Account Manager - Aruba

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 5 days ago

Networking Territory Account Manager - ArubaThis role has been designated as Remote/Teleworker, which means you will primarily work from home. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global...

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Energy Efficiency Account Manager (Lighting) - Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago

Energy Efficiency Account Manager (Lighting) Location: Ontario, Canada (Field/Remote - local travel/home office) To support our growth, we are seeking a candidate with a strong background in sales...

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Digital Sales Specialist - Technology Seller

  • Markham, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 5 days ago

Introduction Your mission as Digital Sales Specialist is to proactively contact customers to drive opportunity identification, progression and closure with Ecosystem partners in the Select Territory...

Sales Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Sales in Sport Business
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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Ontario

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
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 Ontario
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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