Sales Specialist Jobs in Olympia, 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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Senior Pharmacy Sales Executive Washington

  • CenterWell
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 hour ago

Become a part of our caring community The Senior Pharmacy Sales Executive leverages targeted geographic analysis, engages with Physician offices to influence physicians to route patients'...

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Federal Account Manager

  • HP Inc.
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Preferred Certifications Certified Technology Sales Professional (CTSP) Federal sales or contracting certifications are a plus Knowledge & Skills Federal Account Management & Public Sector Sales U.S...

Hybrid

Specialist, Sales

  • Pearson
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Specialist, Sales, this role aligns to industry level title of Territory Manager. At Pearson, were committed to a world thats always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible....

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Account Manager

  • Ralliant
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Remote A Tektronix Account Manager is responsible for driving sales growth across an assigned geographic territory and/or set of named accounts by acquiring new customers, expanding penetration...

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Enterprise Account Director, Capital One Software (Data Security) (Remote)

  • Capital One
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Enterprise Account Director, Capital One Software (Data Security) (Remote) Ever since our first credit card customer in 1994, Capital One has recognized that technology and data can enable even...

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PubSec Microsoft Account Executive

  • SHI
  • Olympia, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 20 hours ago

PubSec Microsoft Account Executive SHI - Olympia, WA 98507 Posted: 6/2/2026 - Expires: 8/1/2026 Job ID: 293457343 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

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Account Executive - Splunk, SLED/Higher Ed.- WA

  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

The application window is expected to close on: 07/06/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role can be...

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Account Manager I- Desk Based Sales

  • Lumen
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Lumen is the trusted network for the AIpowered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, highperformance...

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Account Director Senior - NeoCloud Enterprise

  • Lumen
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Lumen is the trusted network for the AIpowered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, highperformance...

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Account Manager

  • Rent A Center
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $17.13 per hour - $19.55 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Position Summary If youre looking for a...

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Corporate AI Solutions Sales Specialist - Eastern US & Canada

  • EBSCO Information Services
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the...

Remote Hybrid

Sales Executive

  • UKG
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end...

Remote

SLED Account Executive - TN

  • Rubrik
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago

About Team & About Role: Rubriks sales organization is a united group of elite cross-functional sales professionals that help companies & government entities achieve resilience against...

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Sr Account Manager (Ohio)

  • Honeywell
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago

You will report directly to our Sales Manager and youll work remotely for our Industrial Automation team within the Intelligrated Channel sales organization. In this role, you will impact the...

Remote

Account Executive, Public-Sector FED

  • Verint Systems, Inc.
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

Principal Duties and Essential Responsibilities: Primary point-of-contact for major account/(s) regardless of accounts geographic location....

In Person

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Sales Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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During this three-week course, youll understand the importance of customer relationship management and how this can help create customer loyalty and improve retention. Youll learn how to build a...
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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Olympia, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Olympia, WA 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 Olympia, 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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