Sales Specialist Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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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Strategic Enterprise Account Executive

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

Emerging Account Executive - Financials

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Specialist - Sales

  • Fremont, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

As a Specialist Sales, you will be responsible for managing activities and processes to ensure the Sales organization runs effectively, efficiently and in support of business objectives. You will...

0104 - Sunnyvale CA - Sr Sales Specialist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Your initiative and productivity will help guide Retail Sales Specialists. The Sr. Stores Sales Specialist role is excellent if you want to talk, live, and breathe the outdoors!...

Sales Development Specialist

  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for a Sales Development Specialist (SDS) to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for any market gaps or special projects as needed within the Northern CA area. You...

Strategic Account Manager, Amazon Publisher Services

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Amazon Publisher Services (APS) helps digital publishers around the world build and grow thriving businesses. We provide services and advanced technologies to web, mobile app, and streaming TV...

Data Center Specialist, National Accounts Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing....

Residential Account Executive (50201)

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team as a Residential Account Executive at American Furniture Rentals! Are you a driven sales professional with a knack for building new business and delivering exceptional customer...

Sr. Analyst, Strategic Account Management (Marketplace Growth Account Manager)

  • San Bruno, CA (19 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Bruno, CA (19 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary... What you'll do... Please note: This is not a data analyst position Who we are We are a customer-centric team dedicated to helping sellers grow their businesses on Walmart...

Account Coordinator

  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... **Please note: This is not a data analyst position** Who we are We are a customer-centric team dedicated to helping sellers grow their businesses on Walmart Marketplace,...

Account Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... **Please note: This is not a data analyst position** Who we are We are a customer-centric team dedicated to helping sellers grow their businesses on Walmart Marketplace,...

Strategic Account Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... **Please note: This is not a data analyst position** Who we are We are a customer-centric team dedicated to helping sellers grow their businesses on Walmart Marketplace,...

Account Executive, Direct Sales

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Account Executive 2 - Direct Sales From developing brand-new accounts to driving expansion across existing accounts, our Direct Sales team transforms opportunity into action every day. Whether...

Sales Specialist, AWS End User Computing

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

AWS is seeking an enterprise technical sales representative to help grow customer adoption of our End User Computing (EUC) on AWS services and solutions. As the AWS EUC Services Specialized Sales...

Global Account Manager

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Global Account Manager Location(s) Fremont, California Company Molex Career Field Sales Job Number 171475 Your Job Molex is looking for a Global Account Manager in the Bay Area. The Global Account...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Palo Alto, CA 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 Palo Alto, CA
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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