Sales Specialist Jobs in Reading, PA

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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Account Manager

  • Reading, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 3 days ago

Account Manager remote type Remote locations Reading, Pennsylvania, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR102762 YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Job Summary:...

Account Executive Uniform Sales

  • Reading, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 5 days ago

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE UNIFORMS (Sales) Location: Reading, PA Lancaster, PA York, PA You’re changing the selling game. You know your product inside and out. You put people first and make service a...

Strategic Account Executive-1

  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

Data Center Specialist, National Accounts Manager

  • Myerstown, PA (19 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Myerstown, PA (19 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 10 days ago

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing....

Retail Sales Specialist

  • Royersford, PA (24 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Royersford, PA (24 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 21 days ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power...

Security Advanced Services Account Executive

  • Reading, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 21 days ago

Reference #: WD30230078 Advance your careerwith the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings...

B2B Sales Representative

  • Breinigsville, PA (19 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Breinigsville, PA (19 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 22 days ago

Ready to join a dynamic and growing organization with unlimited potential? UniFirst is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our team! Work for an international leader in the $18 billion...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 23 days ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Account Executive - Security Advanced Services

  • Reading, PA
  • 23 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 23 days ago

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Account Executive Workplace Supplies

  • Reading, PA
  • 26 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 26 days ago

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Workplace Supplies (Sales) Location: Reading, PA You’re changing the selling game. You know your product inside and out. You put people first and make service a priority. Now you...

Regional Account Executive

  • Reading, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 27 days ago

Location: Reading, PA The Regional Account Executive in Reading, PA is responsible for identifying high profile regional account opportunities, securing agreements for both rental and direct sale...

Welding Sales Specialist

  • Reading, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 30+ days ago

The Welding Sales Specialist is a technical sales position responsible for developing Airgas specific selling expertise of Welding processes and applications....

Account Manager

  • Reading, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 30+ days ago

R10065249 Account Manager (Open) Location: Reading, PA - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Account Manager (AM) is responsible for managing the sales process and driving profitable...

Hospice Sales Executive

  • Reading, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Hospice Sales Executive LOCATION Reading, PA TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $80,000 - $95,000 / yr ID TX... POSTED Mar 24, 2025 Hospice Sales Executive - Sign-On Bonus Hospice or Home Health, experience...

Account Manager - Water Treatment Chemicals

  • Reading, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Reading, PA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Reading, PA 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 Reading, PA
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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