Sales Specialist Jobs in State College, 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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Sales Specialist - Institute for Computational and Data Sciences

  • Penn State University
  • University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SPECIFICS The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) at Penn State is seeking a Sales Specialist (Sales Specialist - Intermediate Professional) to join our Technical Support and...

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Account Manager II - Healthcare Market (PA)

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting, Office Job Description About Us: Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled...

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Sales Specialist Institute for Computational and Data Sciences

  • The Pennsylvania State University
  • State College, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 6 days ago

POSITION SPECIFICS The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) at Penn State is seeking a Sales Specialist (Sales Specialist - Intermediate Professional) to join our Technical Support and...

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Account Executive

  • Try
  • State College, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 6 days ago

account executive State College, PA 4 DAYS AGO 22589728 Summary State College, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 5 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /...

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Account Manager II

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • State College, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 8 days ago

ThermoFisher Scientific Keyword Location Search view all jobs Account Manager II - Healthcare Market (PA) State College, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Lowes
  • State College, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 11 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet....

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Technical Sales Specialist, Life Science and Research (PA, OH, NY)

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Bellefonte, PA (12 miles from State College, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bellefonte, PA (12 miles from State College, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Appliances - Day

  • Lowe's Companies, Inc.
  • Lewistown, PA (19 miles from State College, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lewistown, PA (19 miles from State College, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet....

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Sales Executive Compliance Solutions

  • ADP
  • Yeagertown, PA (17 miles from State College, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Yeagertown, PA (17 miles from State College, PA)
  • 15 days ago

ADP Compliance Solutions is hiring a Sales Executive for the Medium Enterprise segment (10003500 employees) in the Eastern US. Growth creates OPPORTUNITY! This is an exciting and fast-paced...

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Account Manager

  • Rent-A-Center Inc.
  • Huntingdon, PA (15 miles from State College, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (15 miles from State College, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $13.01 per hour - $15.30 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Position Summary If you're looking for a...

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Sales Executive International

  • Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Philipsburg, PA (17 miles from State College, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Philipsburg, PA (17 miles from State College, PA)
  • 16 days ago

The Sales Executive with Hilton Grand Vacations is responsible for presenting the company's ownership products and programs to our guests and potential owners, generating maximum net sales volume...

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Sales Specialist

  • Home Depot
  • State College, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 17 days ago

Sales Specialists are expected to meet monthly sales goals and other metrics to drive sales in the store....

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Home Health Account Executive

  • United Health Group
  • Tyrone, PA (23 miles from State College, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tyrone, PA (23 miles from State College, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Explore opportunities with OMNI HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we...

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VP, National Account Manager

  • Accurate Group LLC
  • State College, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 20 days ago

Accurate Group LLC Accurate Group is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, gender identity, color, sex, sexual orientation,...

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Major Account Executive - PPS

  • Canon USA
  • State College, PA
  • 23 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 23 days ago

Major Account Executive - PPS US-PA- Job ID: 34380 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Sales/Business Development HOME (PA) About the Role As a Major Account Executive, the role addresses a targeted...

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Demographic Data for State College, PA

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in State College, PA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in State College, PA 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 State College, 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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