Sales Specialist Jobs in Rochester, MN

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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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet....

Loan Sales Specialist

  • Rochester, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 3 days ago

Loan Sales Specialists enjoy competitive compensation that recognizes both individual achievements and team success, all while growing their career....

Account Executive

  • Rochester, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview The Account Executive is responsible for selling advertising to clients and developing new business relationships by prospecting, developing and selling new direct-business accounts,...

Physician Account Rep - CNS (Entry level - Specialty)

  • Rochester, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 5 days ago

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Primary Care (Entry or Experienced) We are currently searching for an entrepreneurial, highly motivated, results focused sales professionals to work as a...

Our Retail Sales Specialists are organized, digitally savvy communicators with a competitive spirit eager to learn and grow....

Detail Physician Account Rep - Biotech

  • Rochester, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 6 days ago

If you are looking to work as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative and promote innovative as well as clinically proven pharmaceutical products then we want to talk to you. We are dedicated to...

Our Retail Sales Specialists are organized, digitally savvy communicators with a competitive spirit eager to learn and grow....

Advertising Sales Executive

  • Rochester, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 9 days ago

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE ROCHESTER, MN At LPi we are dedicated to elevating organizations, such as churches and community centers, with innovative digital and print products. Our solutions,...

Account Manager

  • Rochester, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 10 days ago

As an Account Manager, your main objective will be to build and maintain strong relationships with our large accounts in the laundry/manufacturing industry. You will be responsible for managing...

Senior Oncology Account Specialist Breast Cancer - Rochester, MN

  • Rochester, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 11 days ago

ROLE SUMMARY Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients.Our science and risk-based compliant...

Remote Work

Strategic Account Manager - Great Lakes

  • Rochester, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 15 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,...

Account Executive, SMB Team Sales - Rochester, MN

  • Rochester, MN
  • 17 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 17 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Remote Work

Treasury Management Sales Officer

  • Rochester, MN
  • 29 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 29 days ago

Treasury Management Sales Officer The Treasury Management Sales Officer role is for a banking professional to service commercial clients and their cash management needs. This is a...

Account Executive

  • Rochester, MN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 45+ days ago

Since 1992, Tradesmen International has been the construction industrys premier Construction Labor Support Company, helping contractors greatly improve their workforce productivity while reducing...

Account Executive

  • Rochester, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Account Executive KIMT-TV is seeking an Account Executive in our Rochester office. Join KIMT-TV (Allen Media Broadcasting) as a Sales Professional in the Rochester, MN region. You'll drive new...

Demographic Data for Rochester, MN

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Sales Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Rochester, MN

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Rochester, MN 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 Rochester, MN
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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