Sales Specialist Jobs in Glen Allen, VA

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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Entry Level Outside Sales Development Specialist

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Collaborate with Inside Sales specialists on converting lists of prospective customer sales leads. Perform necessary account setup via MasonvilleGO to ensure customer success....

Account Executive - Richmond

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 6 hours ago

Are you prepared to make an impact at a leading S&P 500 software company in the fast-growing $96 billion HR industry? If you are a highly motivated, experienced sales professional who thrives in a...

Oncology Account Executive - Virginia

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 10 hours ago

Biotheranostics, a Hologic company, develops and provides molecular-based diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive tests that support physicians in the individualized treatment of cancer patients....

Senior Account Manager - Healthcare (Remote NC/VA)

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Remote Work: Yes Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic...

Remote Work

Neurological Rare Disease Account Manager (NRD-AM), VA/DC/MD

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

The Position Neurological Rare Disease Therapeutic Area Manager (NRD-AM) - VA/DC/MD Rare Diseases are common in neurology and due to the prevalence of neurological symptoms in rare diseases- of...

University Account Manager, Off-Campus Partners

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

University Account Manager, Off-Campus Partners Job Description OVERVIEW CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics,...

Account Executive (Underwriter), Construction Loss Sensitive, Large Project

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

Strategic Account Manager

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Strategic Account Manager Location: Remote, United States, United States **Description** Dodge Construction Network (Dodge) is looking for aStrategic Account Managertomanageits strategic and high...

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Associate Account Manager (Aetna International)

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Account Manager - Virginia Beach, Richmond, North Carolina Eastern Shore

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Account Manager Purpose of role: The Account Manager will focus on cultivating new business within the region, managing his / her time effectively by focusing on the right accounts in their region...

Sales Account Manager

  • Chester, VA (22 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chester, VA (22 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Demonstrate proficiency in preparation and organization of sales presentations to major accounts by effectively displaying and demonstrating products and services and emphasizing marketable features...

Sr. Technical Account Manager

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

About Us** **Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. Weve grown every year since, and today were proud to be a $15 billion global provider...

Account Manager III - Inside Pub Sec

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Gov Drug Rebate Account Manager Sr - Remote

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make. **Job Posting...

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Global Sales Sr. Account Executive - Global System Integrators

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 2 days ago

About Us** **Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. Weve grown every year since, and today were proud to be a $15 billion global provider...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Glen Allen, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Glen Allen, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.3%
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 Glen Allen, VA
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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