Sales Specialist Jobs in Alberta

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 - Staples Promotional Products

  • Calgary, AB
  • 3 days ago
  • Calgary, AB
  • 3 days ago

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together. Staples Promotional Products is the world's most trusted source for branded merchandise. As an unprecedented 11-time winner of the...

Account Manager

  • Calgary, AB
  • 2 hours ago
  • Calgary, AB
  • 2 hours ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million...

Account Executive Group Sales Edmonton

  • Edmonton, AB
  • 10 hours ago
  • Edmonton, AB
  • 10 hours ago

Alberta Blue Cross is an Alberta based organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. Were committed to providing the best health coverage to over...

Account Representative

  • Red Deer, AB
  • 1 day ago
  • Red Deer, AB
  • 1 day ago

Summary Reporting to the Regional Branch Manager, the purpose of the Account Representative is to maintain and grow relationships with current and future customers of Enerflex Ltd. to achieve...

Key Account Manager

  • Calgary, AB
  • 1 day ago
  • Calgary, AB
  • 1 day ago

Requisition Number : 198465 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Key Account Manager - Rental. The Key Account Manager is responsible for maintaining, retaining, and growing customers through...

Account Manager, Small Business

  • Bonnyville, AB
  • 4 days ago
  • Bonnyville, AB
  • 4 days ago

Work Location: Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Pay Details: $65,600 - $98,400 CAD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable...

Regional Sales Executive AV/IT- Edmonton, AB

  • Edmonton, AB
  • 4 days ago
  • Edmonton, AB
  • 4 days ago

Regional Sales Executive AV/IT- GTA Our client, a leading provider of audiovisual systems and solutions with offices in the Edmonton, AB region is seeking an experienced Regional AV Sales...

Client Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking - Edmonton

  • Edmonton, AB
  • 5 days ago
  • Edmonton, AB
  • 5 days ago

Requisition ID: 222908 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. About the role The Client Relationship Manager (CRM) contributes to...

Relationship Manager, Commercial Financial Services

  • Calgary, AB
  • 5 days ago
  • Calgary, AB
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Job Description What is the opportunity? Your natural flair for connecting to prospects, new and existing clients by providing advice and resolving intricate business challenges is...

Client Relationship Manager - Group Retirement

  • Calgary, AB
  • 6 days ago
  • Calgary, AB
  • 6 days ago

Base + Comm - This position oversees the pro-active client experience for large complex and strategic Group Retirement Services customers. You will oversee targeted communications,...

Customer Account Representative

  • Grimshaw, AB
  • 7 days ago
  • Grimshaw, AB
  • 7 days ago

At Viterra, we thrive on connection. As a global agricultural network, our team realizes the power in connecting local farmers to countries around the world. Were committed to creating a workplace...

Sales Account Coordinator

  • Calgary, AB
  • 7 days ago
  • Calgary, AB
  • 7 days ago

As a Sales Account Coordinator you will be part of a sales team with proven industry success with one of the primary telecommunications companies in Canada. Your previous experience in a sales or...

Senior Account Executive

  • Edmonton, AB
  • 7 days ago
  • Edmonton, AB
  • 7 days ago

Overview We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our team! Open and Honest. Customer-centric. Innovative. Passionate. Inclusive & Collaborative. Accountable. Nous recherchons un...

Account Executive

  • Calgary, AB
  • 8 days ago
  • Calgary, AB
  • 8 days ago

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The main object and purpose of this position consist in achieving ALCs sales vision, while promoting safety, quality, awareness and compliance with company...

Senior Commercial Account Manager

  • Edmonton, AB
  • 12 days ago
  • Edmonton, AB
  • 12 days ago

Ignite your potential. Impact what matters. Hi, were HUB a network of doers with diverse stories and a shared goal to support our clients and communities. To do it, we believe in supporting each...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Alberta

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Alberta offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
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 Alberta
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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