Sales Specialist Jobs in Kennewick, WA

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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Bilingual Retail Sales Specialist - $18.00 per hour

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 12 hours ago

Our Retail Sales Specialists are organized, digitally savvy communicators with a competitive spirit eager to learn and grow....

Account Manager - Employee Benefits Specialist (Training Provided)

  • Eltopia, WA (18 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Eltopia, WA (18 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

un Account Manager - Employee Benefits Specialist (Training Provided) (Pasco) Colonial Life image 1 of 1 compensation: 75k + (DOE-Commissions-Bonus) employment type: job title: Account Manager -...

In Home Sales Specialist - WA

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 10 days ago

In Home Sales Specialist deliver a superior client experience by accurately assessing customer needs and swiftly creating a final quote/proposal....

Business Banking Relationship Manager

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 14 days ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Account Manager - Food & Beverage

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing/plant sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Join Ecolabs industry leading Food & Beverage team as...

Strategic Account Executive

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 26 days ago

Kelley Create is a dynamic and innovative business technology company dedicated to helping our partners grow their businesses while supporting the wild success of our co-workers and ourselves. We...

0075 - Kennewick WA - Store Sales Specialist

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Our team seeks a Store Sales Specialist to help us create better outdoor experiences by sharing knowledge, giving recommendations, and engaging with customers every day....

Service Contract Sales Specialist - Seattle

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Service Contract Sales Specialist will sell or renew the company's products, systems and/or services to customers in assigned territory, industry or accounts....

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Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Spanish) - $18.00 per hour, plus

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Our Retail Sales Specialists are organized, digitally savvy communicators with a competitive spirit eager to learn and grow....

Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 30+ 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....

Sales Account Executive

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: Sales Account Executive Position Type: Full Time Compensation: $28,200 to $47,000 annually DOE, plus an annual target commission of $40,000. Total target compensation is between...

Account Manager - Accelerated Sales Program

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

Nuclear Account Manager - 3741

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

PURPOSE - Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the...

Sales Account Executive, Single-Family Homes

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: Sales Account Executive, Single-Family Homes Position Type: Full Time Compensation: $28,200 to $47,000 annually DOE, plus an annual target commission of $40,000. Total target...

Jewelry/Sales Specialist

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary: Fred Meyer Jewelers sales professionals are welcoming, friendly, understanding, caring, dynamic, driven, and creative individuals who believe what they are doing every day makes...

Demographic Data for Kennewick, WA

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Kennewick, WA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Kennewick, WA 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 Kennewick, WA
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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