Sales Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia

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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GEIGER

Account Development Manager (Geiger)

  • GEIGER
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating...

Regional Account Manager, Strategic Accounts, Northeast

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Minimum of 4 years of major account experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience in the services sector....

Senior Business Account Executive 3, SMB

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 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...

Position Overview The SAP Business Data Cloud Sales Specialist will drive the sales and market presence of SAP's Business data cloud solutions, leveraging AI capabilities to transform businesses....

Regional Account Manager, gMG, Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 hours ago

Location: (field) Washington DC Territory This is what you will do: The Regional Account Manager, gMG, Washington, DC manages and develops long-term relationships with assigned physicians,...

Dealing and Client Services Associate I

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago

Dealing and Client Service Associate I Location: Washington, D.C.; In-person Status: Full-time; Exempt Reports to: Partner Support Manager Direct Reports: N/A Typical Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00...

Account Service Representative (Teller)

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago

About BankFund: BankFund Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative that was organized and chartered in 1947 as a convenient place for employees of the World Bank Group and International...

Account Director Senior -Specialized Sales SLED (Security Specialist)

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago

About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Strategic Account Executive - FederalNew

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago

New Strategic Account Executive - Federal USA - DC - Remote About Ping Identity: At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without...

Enterprise Account Executive, DC

  • DC
  • 1 day ago
  • DC
  • 1 day ago

Get to Know Us Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors...

Remote Work

Account Executive - Enterprise Sales

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

This role is open to candidates in Virginia or Washington D.C. Position Overview The Enterprise Account Executive will be responsible for high-prospecting activity leading to direct B2B sales of...

Senior Account Manager - Enterprise Accounts

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

For 35 years, Yorktel has been a reliable supplier of VTC and IT solutions to government and private enterprise around the world. Today we are creating a connected workplace experience with...

Sales Account Manager - Public Sector

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

For 35 years, Yorktel has been a reliable supplier of VTC and IT solutions to government and private enterprise around the world. Today we are creating a connected workplace experience with...

Sales Executive - Digital Banking. Job in Washington Gr8Jobs

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Company: The client is a leading provider of Digital Banking Solutions for banks and credit unions across the country. Their tremendous growth in the market has them expanding and adding a...

The ideal candidate will live in/near Washington DC or Baltimore, MD. Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We're a technology company building...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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