Sales Specialist Jobs in Augusta, ME

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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Outside Sales Account Manager

  • Bowdoinham, ME (24 miles from Augusta, ME)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bowdoinham, ME (24 miles from Augusta, ME)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description: Position Details: Competitive salary in $70,000-110,000 range depending upon qualifications. 2+ years of foodservice sales, culinary experience, or foodservice management in an...

Medical Device Sales Associate Territory Account Manager

  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Associate Territory Account Manager's are responsible for selling Tactile Medical devices and educating physicians, clinicians and patients on our medical devices that are clinically...

Account Executive (West)

  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 hours ago

at Verint Systems, Inc. in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description At Verint, we believe customer engagement is the core of every global brand. Our mission is to help organizations elevate...

Data Center Specialist, National Accounts Manager

  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 hours ago

at GAF in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are...

Account Executive, Eurofins Environment Testing, Northeast Territory

  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 hours ago

Identifies key target markets and major accounts and develops strategies within assigned area of responsibility to attain market position for Eurofins Environment Testing and maintain profitability....

Account Executive, Regional (Midwest)

  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 hours ago

at Verint Systems, Inc. in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description At Verint, we believe customer engagement is the core of every global brand. Our mission is to help organizations elevate...

Account Manager

  • Augusta, ME
  • 13 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 13 hours ago

at Meta in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Summary: The Mid-Market Account Management team is a sales team that is part of the Small Medium Business Group. This team is focused on...

ERP Industry Sales Executive

  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 hours ago

at Oracle in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Are you a sales pro looking to excel in an exciting, large-scale arena? Oracle is a market leader in Cloud ERP because we...

Enterprise Account Executive, Digital Native & Emerging Markets

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day -...

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Account Executive

  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 days ago

at Verint Systems, Inc. in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description At Verint, we believe customer engagement is the core of every global brand. Our mission is to help organizations elevate...

Sales Executive - Hospitality Industry

  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 days ago

at Oracle in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Sales Executive Hospitality Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages: English Preferred...

Account Director II UCC Specialized Sales

  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago

prospecting, qualifying, and closing for Lumen. **The Main Responsibilities** + Drives full voice sales cycle responsibilities as an overlay sales role including solution creation, solution...

Account Director I - Enterprise

  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago

at Lumen in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and...

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Licensing Sales Specialist - Cisco - 4F4JV_15-5953

  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago

at Logicalis, Inc. in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Provides volume licensing expertise within sales region. Masters program and product licensing scenarios focused principally on...

ERP Industry Sales Executive - Hi Tech Vertical

  • Augusta, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 6 days ago

at Oracle in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Are you a sales pro looking to excel in an exciting, large-scale arena? Oracle is a market leader in Cloud ERP because we...

Demographic Data for Augusta, ME

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Augusta, ME

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Augusta, ME 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 Augusta, ME
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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