Sales Specialist Jobs in Westlake, OH

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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Senior Structural & Cutting Sales Specialist--Northeast

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 16 days ago

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting...

Clinical Sales Specialist - Structural Heart, SI Stroke Prevention (Northern Ohio/Cleveland)

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 3 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...

Account Representative

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

SUMMARY: The Account Representative drives sales, identifies, and generates opportunities for various types of customers. This role fosters customer satisfaction by maintaining customer contact...

Associate Account Executive

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 hour ago

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our...

Executive Account Director

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 hour ago

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our...

Account Manager-Retail SMB Business Sales

  • Independence, OH (15 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Independence, OH (15 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 hour ago

Wireless sales experience exceeding quota. Experience influencing a team to drive sales results. Capability to drive positive results in a team environment....

Sales Executive - HR Solutions

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater...

Sr. Account Manager - Benefits

  • Beachwood, OH (21 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Beachwood, OH (21 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Acquire and maintain high level experience in Applied Epic, Microsoft Office, Ease, Employee Navigator, Suvaun and other agency supported technology tools....

Account Manager II

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and...

Neurology Account Specialist - (Cleveland NE, OH)

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisais human health care (hhc) mission. Were a growing...

Sales Executive, Personal Lines

  • Richfield, OH (21 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richfield, OH (21 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Love what you do but not where you do it? As a Sales Executive at AssuredPartners, you will use your existing sales skills and experience and leverage AssuredPartners' suite of resources...

Account Manager

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Opportunity: Account Manager MiQ is looking for an Account Manager to join our team in the upcoming months. The candidate will be empowered to protect and grow client relationships across a...

Retail Sales Specialist

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Sales Specialists provide exceptional customer service in helping our customers find a total solution both in-store and through the kiosk....

Account Manager Retail SMB

  • Westlake, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Westlake, OH
  • 2 days ago

Wireless sales experience exceeding quota. Experience influencing a team to drive sales results. Capability to drive positive results in a team environment....

New Account Manager - Energy

  • Lakewood, OH (7 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH (7 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Employment Status:RegularTime Type:Full timeBUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOUAt the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Westlake, OH

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Westlake, OH 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 Westlake, OH
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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