Sales Specialist Jobs in Riverside, 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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Sales Executive, Head & Neck

  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Are you a consultative sales expert with a passion for winning market share in the medical device landscape? We are seeking an exceptional Sales Executive in the greater Inland Empire, CA and Las...

Enterprise Account Executive

  • Alta Loma, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Alta Loma, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

VectorUSA All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran...

Patient Account Specialist

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 45 hospitals and has more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states...

ICG Relationship Manager

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Patient Account Representative

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 45 hospitals and has more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states...

Retail Sales Specialist - Appliances

  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist in our appliances department, youll engage with customers to understand their needs, preferences and budget while providing expert service and recommendations....

B2B Sales Account Executive

  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 day ago

Joining our team comes with perks! Now offering a $5,500 Sign on Bonus to join our best-in-class Sales team. Don't delay, review the job description, and apply now! This position requires office...

Outside Sales Account Executive, West

  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours. We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive...

Remote Work

Retail Sales Specialist - $20.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Norco, CA (11 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norco, CA (11 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Retail Sales Specialist (Bilingual Spanish) - $20.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Account Representative

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 45 hospitals and has more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states...

Account Executive

  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Account Executive is responsible to maximize sales growth profitably. To accomplish this, (s)he is responsible for regularly representing products and services for Shamrock Foods Company on a...

Bilingual Consumer Lending Sales Specialist - Full Time

  • Colton, CA (6 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colton, CA (6 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary The Consumer Lending sales Specialist (CLSS) position is a performance based, hands-on, customer-focused role that is responsible for delivering results related to individual and branch...

Account Executive - Online Division - Grand Canyon University

  • Riverside, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 4 days ago

Come Grow With Us Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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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