Sales Specialist Jobs in Maryland

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 small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Regional Account Manager, Strategic Accounts, Northeast

  • Bryans Road, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Bryans Road, MD
  • 6 days ago

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

Rental Sales Account Manager - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus!

  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 25 days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 25 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : BUILD ON YOUR SALES CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE. At Ryder, our most important competitive...

Corporate Sales Executive

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 6 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

SOCOM Account Manager

  • Cabin John, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cabin John, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Description Leidos has an exciting career opportunity for a SOCOM Account Manager to strengthen and advance relationships with the SOCOM. The Account Manager must have extensive career experience...

Senior Business Account Executive 3, SMB

  • Lanham, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Lanham, MD
  • 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...

Director National Accounts - Sodexo & Aramark

  • Baltimore, MD
  • moments ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • moments ago

Position Summary: The Director-Sodexo & Aramark is responsible for managing the entire MEC portfolio for two of the “Big 3” Non-Commercial Foodservice customers, Sodexo and Aramark. This position...

Territory Account Manager

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 hours ago

Description You have what it takes: a competitive drive coupled with exceptional sales ability. In this role, you will be an integral part of a sales team developing and managing an assigned...

Major Account Executive

  • MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • MD
  • 2 hours ago

Position Title: Federal Major Account Executives Vertical: Intelligent Agencies Location: Remote/Home Office Riverbed is looking for strategic sellers to partner with our Federal Intelligent Agencie...

NetSuite Client Success Manager

  • Timonium, MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • Timonium, MD
  • 2 hours ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

Account Manager - Commercial Lines

  • California, MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • California, MD
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description Job Title: Account Manager - Commercial Lines About Acrisure: Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial...

Business Sales Account Manager

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 hours ago

This position will support a wireless sales territory that will require travel in and around the Baltimore MD area....

Energy Performance Services, Account Executive

  • Galesville, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Galesville, MD
  • 3 hours ago

Energy Performance Services, Account Executive - Remote/MD, PA, DE,VA,WVA, and DC Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering...

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Clinical Sales Specialist (CS) - Baltimore North

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 hours ago

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more...

Title: Biopharma Account Exec III

  • California, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • California, MD
  • 3 hours ago

The successful BioPharma Account Executive will: Effectively promote and sell all Bio-Rad Genomics and Proteomics solutions, including Droplet Digital PCR, qPCR, Imaging and Western Blotting...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Maryland

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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