Sales Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

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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Regional Account Manager- Northeast U.S. Region

  • Gallatin, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 30+ days ago

What we offer Excellent health benefits plan, which includes medical, vision and dental options 401(k) with company match Company profit sharing plan Generous paid time-off and paid holidays Paid...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Flooring - Day

  • Newport, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Newport, TN
  • 9 hours ago

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

Full Time - Sales Specialist - ProServices - Day

  • Madison, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Madison, TN
  • 9 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Pro Sales Specialist, you will be a guide and consultant for every Pro customer who walks through our doors....

Account Representative

  • Jackson, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 9 hours ago

Account Representative I Reports To Branch Manager FLSA Status Non- Exempt Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours Monday through Friday. Saturday hours required seasonally and as business needs require....

Account Executive

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 hours ago

Hortica, a brand of Sentry Insurance, is looking for a high performing sales professional to join our Direct-Writing Sales Force in our Tennessee territory. We are looking for a sales professional...

Account Executive, WTVF

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 hours ago

The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring for an Account Executive at WTVF. The Account Exec, Local helps local businesses realize growth opportunities by reaching customers through compelling...

Regional Account Executive

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 hours ago

Location: Nashville TN The Regional Account Executive is responsible for identifying high-profile regional account opportunities, securing agreements for both rental and direct sale programs via...

Network Account Specialist

  • Alcoa, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Alcoa, TN
  • 9 hours ago

This position can be based out of Momentum's Atlanta, GA office, Alcoa, TN office or the Birmingham, AL office. SUMMARY The Network Account Specialist serves as the customer advocate and is...

Commercial Account Specialist

  • Dickson, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Dickson, TN
  • 12 hours ago

PURPOSE: The Broadband Commercial Account Specialist is responsible for driving commercial sales growth and maintaining long-term customer relationships. This role requires a proactive approach to...

Strategic Account Manager (Welding Retail)

  • TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • TN
  • 20 hours ago

Location: Remote - Tennessee Employment Status: Salary Full-Time Function: Sales Summary Harris Products Group, a Lincoln Electric company, has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Sales...

Sales Executive Merchant Regional (Nashville, TN)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 hours ago

Note: A successful candidate will reside in the Nashville, TN Area. Are you ready to write your next chapter? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we...

Managing Consultant, Account Director (Senior Level)

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 20 hours ago

Account Directors at ERM Shelton are a hybrid - part business management consultant, part communications director - advising clients in real time about how to leverage sustainability as a business...

Sales Analyst

  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 hours ago

Job Description: Here is a glimpse of what you'll do: Coordinate sales proposal process and generate quotes Provide creative input to bid strategy Track sales activities using NetSuite ERP and...

Install Base Account Executive

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

About The Position We're looking for a high-performing Install Base Account Executive to join our fast-growing FinTech SaaS company. This strategic role focuses exclusively on expansion within our...

Remote Work

Senior Sales Executive (Microsoft)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Who You'll Work With At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We help organizations of all kinds redefine...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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