Sales Specialist Jobs in Bloomington, IL

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 - Industrial Water Treatment/Chemical Sales

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 1 day ago

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group...

Account Executive - Central Region

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties Establish and maintain strong relationships with Microsoft account teams Partner with Microsoft as a peer during the sales process for major accounts Identify leads and close sales...

Vice President Account Director, Business Leadership B2B Brands United States Of America

  • Atlanta, IL (20 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, IL (20 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Vice President Account Director, Business Leadership - B2B Brands United States Of America NEW!! Details of the offer Vice President Account Director, Business Leadership - B2B BrandsUnited States...

Strategic Account Manager - Great Lakes

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 14 days ago

The Position** Overview: The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will support the maternal health device business unit and focus on the strategy realization efforts related to our medical device,...

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 23 days ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist for Verizon products at Best Buy, youll engage customers using relationship skills to make sales, drive profitable growth and achieve individual goals....

Sales Executive, Fire Alarms

  • Morton, IL (24 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morton, IL (24 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Is this you? You are passionate about selling and delivering real solutions in Fire Protection You complete tasks proactively, not reactively, with the intention of changing the industry and...

Patient Account Representative

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Do you prefer a four day work week to have Fridays off and rotating weekends? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Patient Account Representative to join the dynamic team of one of our...

Account Executive

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic, high performing Account Executive to create long-term, trusting relationships with our customers. The Account Executive's role is to oversee a portfolio...

Sales Specialist

  • Normal, IL (5 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Normal, IL (5 miles from Bloomington, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Key Account Manager NL

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 28 days ago

FINANCIAL ANALYST Job Location: Bloomington Company description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero...

Business Banking Relationship Manager

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 28 days ago

About Working at Commerce Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. Its about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people...

Client Services Manager

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 29 days ago

Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000 Afni is seeking a Client Services Manager to join our team and is looking for accomplished client services leaders with proven experience in the BPO call center...

Senior Oncology Account Specialist Prostate Cancer Central Illinois Peoria

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Pfizer Senior Oncology Account Specialist Prostate Cancer Central Illinois Peoria in Bloomington , Illinois Job Description ROLE SUMMARY Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering...

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Account Executive

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. Youll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. Youll...

Demographic Data for Bloomington, IL

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Bloomington, IL

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Bloomington, IL 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 Bloomington, IL
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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