Sales Specialist Jobs in Tacoma, 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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Account Manager - Accelerated Sales Program

  • White Cap
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

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Account Manager - Accelerated Sales Program

  • Whitecap
  • Puyallup, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

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Sales Specialist

  • LGC Group
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Sales Specialist will provide first line technical sales support for the Reference Materials and Analytical Standards product lines....

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National Accounts Manager

  • Constellation Brands
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Position Summary The National Accounts Manager is responsible for selling and executing the sales and marketing programs for key national chain accounts. Responsibilities include...

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Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Loan Sales Specialists enjoy competitive compensation that recognizes both individual achievements and team success, all while growing their career....

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Account Manager - Oncology (Tacoma) - Temporary Position

  • Guardant Health, Inc.
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

Hybrid Temporary

National Account Exec

  • Saltchuk
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago

Summary National Account Exec National Account Executive - Hybrid Role Position Profile This position is responsible for generating new business, maintaining an existing account base within an...

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Account Executive

  • CVS Health
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Were building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, youll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who...

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Sales Executive (Northwest Region)

  • CVS Health
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Were building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, youll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who...

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Key Account Manager - Rental

  • Cintas
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Requisition Number: 227087 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Key Account Manager - Rental. The Key Account Manager is responsible for maintaining, retaining, and growing customers through...

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Strategic Account Manager, Commercial

  • 0100 KeyBank National Association
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Location: For Those Who Work At Home, Washington Job Summary At Key Bank, our client relationships are our top priority. We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our...

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Strategic Account Manager, Commercial

  • KeyBank
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Location: For Those Who Work At Home, Washington Job Summary At Key Bank, our client relationships are our top priority. We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our...

Remote

Specialty Account Specialist (Respiratory) Seattle, Washington

  • GSK, Plc.
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Site Name: USA - Washington - Seattle, USA - Washington - Bellingham, USA - Washington - Renton, USA - Washington - Seattle East, USA - Washington - Seattle North, USA - Washington - Seattle-Onyx,...

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At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it...

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National Account Exec

  • TOTE Resources LLC
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 days ago

National Account Exec National Account Executive – Hybrid Role Position Profile This position is responsible for generating new business, maintaining an existing account base within an assigned...

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Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, 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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