Sales Specialist Jobs in Maine

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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The N2 Company

Sales Executive

As the nation’s leader in helping businesses efficiently connect with the top realtors in their market, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital advertising and...

Outside Sales Account Manager

  • Bowdoinham, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Bowdoinham, ME
  • 10 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...

Franchise Account Executive - Augusta, ME/Syracuse, NY

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

*The ideal candidate will live in/near Augusta, ME or Syracuse, NY. Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Were a technology company building the...

Route Sales Specialist

  • Bangor, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 8 days ago

Immediately Hiring If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron, Tony's, and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts;...

Account Director II UCC Specialized Sales

  • Augusta, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 17 hours 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...

Sr. Relationship Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 19 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 19 hours ago

Work Location: Portland, Maine, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $110,760 - $166,400 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

Licensing Sales Specialist - Cisco - 4F4JV_15-5953

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

Account Executive

  • Bangor, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 1 day ago

at Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, I in Bangor, Maine, United States Job Description Major Duties Classification: Exempt / Non-Bargaining Position may be located remote....

Remote Work

ERP Industry Sales Executive - Hi Tech Vertical

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 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...

ERP Industry Sales Executive - Major Accounts, MFG Vertical

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 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...

Account Manager (NC/VA)

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago

at Dodge Construction Network in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Account Manager (NC/VA) Location: Remote, United States, United States Description The Account Manageris responsible...

Remote Work

Senior Account Manager - Legal Industry

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago

Senior Account Manager - Legal Industry at Wolters Kluwer in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Award-winning solutions to address your legal business needs Wolters Kluwer's ELM...

Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago

Working under the direction and guidelines established by the Director of Wealth Management, the Senior Relationship Manager is primarily responsible for developing and/or coordinating all sales...

Dynamic Field Sales Specialist

  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information,please see: Sales Representative - Paid Training!**GONETSPEED is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join ourteam.The Outside Sales...

Account Executive, TPO

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

at Carrington in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Come join our amazing team! Responsible for developing and maintaining broker/seller relationships to sell wholesale and...

Demographic Data for Maine

Moving to Maine? Find some basic demographic data about Maine below.


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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Maine

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Maine 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 Maine
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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