Sales Specialist Jobs in Rhode Island

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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Oracle NetSuite - Account Executive - Mid-Market- Central

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

**About Oracle NetSuite** Do you want to advance your career with the worlds first cloud company? Since 1998, Oracle NetSuite has been on a mission to deliver an agile, unified application suite...

Account Manager

  • West Greenwich, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • West Greenwich, RI
  • 1 day ago

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines...

Cisco Business Sales Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

The Cisco Business Sales Executive (BSE) will be an expert on Cisco Product Solutions and marketing for the company Corp sales force, ensuring that customersreceivethe best solution to meet their...

Tech Education Sales Specialist - Part Time

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

If you possess these personal qualities, then consider being a Technical Education Sales Specialist!...

Account Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

Summary Closes profitable sales of technology-based solutions for customer business environments. Researches sales leads, obtains knowledge of customer organizations, develops customer...

Sr. Account Manager - Livestock Corporate Accounts

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

**Preferred Skills/Abilities:** + Experience within the US Animal Health market and existing major account relationships highly desired....

Field Sales Executive (Retirement Managed Services Account Executive)

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

LOCATION:** Remote U.S. locations **OVERVIEW** You will leverage your understanding of the retirement services industry, business, financials, and customer needs to drive ftwilliam.com Managed...

Account Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!** **Job Description Summary:** The Account Executive is an enterprise software sales professional who sells a...

IT Sales Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

IT Sales Executive **General Information** Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Country United States Department IT_SERVICES_(SALES) Date Monday, May 19, 2025 Working time...

Sales Specialist - Shift Left

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day -...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon

  • Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist for Verizon products at Best Buy, youll engage customers using relationship skills to make sales, drive profitable growth and achieve individual goals....

Job Description: Strategic Account Executive Position: Enterprise Strategic Account Executive Reports To: Enterprise Sales Executive Location: West/Central/Northeast/Southeast (Remote) Travel: Up...

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Sales Specialist

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 4 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...

Telecommute Sales Specialist

  • Warwick, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 4 days ago

Join Our Team as a Telecommute Sales SpecialistBecome part of our award-winning team recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and Inc. 5000. Our rapid growth speaks for itself, and we invite...

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Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Rhode Island

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Rhode Island 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
5.1%
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 Rhode Island
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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