Sales Specialist Jobs in Scranton, PA

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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Automation Platform Brand Sales Specialist, Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Scranton, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 5 days ago

IBM Automation Platform Brand Sales Specialist, Healthcare & Life Sciences in SCRANTON , Pennsylvania Introduction A Technology Sales Specialist role (what we internally call a, 'Brand Sales Specialist...

Specialty Account Manager, Auvelity (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic...

Account Manager, Commercial Lines Small Business

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview As experts in protecting what matters most to businesses and individuals, were looking to bring on our next Account Manager to support our Commercial Lines department and deliver...

Consumer Loan Sales Specialist

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Consumer Loan Sales Specialist will learn the lending and servicing business at OneMain allowing them to grow their career....

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Flooring - Day

  • Dickson City, PA (4 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dickson City, PA (4 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Customer Account Representative

  • Edwardsville, PA (15 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Edwardsville, PA (15 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $13.73 per hour - $16.15 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Paid Time Off and Sunday Off -- We are...

Account Executive, Partnerships

  • Moosic, PA (3 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Moosic, PA (3 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Account Executive, Partnerships Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders - Entry Level Moosic PA Sponsorship Sales & Activation: Corporate Sponsorship Sales 0 2 days ago About the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre...

Digital Strategic Account Manager

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 13 days ago

WBRE 28 (NBC) & WYOU 22 (CBS) are in search of a Strategic Account Manager (SAM). This position will play an integral role with our Sales Team and focus primarily on Digital Sales, Digital Media...

Home Health Sales Account Executive

  • Pittston, PA (8 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pittston, PA (8 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Requisition #: 203672 Location: Pittston, PA 18643 Category: Sales Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Position Details Position Overview: The Home Health Account Executive is responsible for...

Associate Business Relationship Manager

  • Scranton, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 14 days ago

Job Details Job Location Scranton, PA Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Job Category Banking Description We are seeking a dedicated Associate Business Relationship Manager to support the sale...

Account Executive, Group Sales

  • Moosic, PA (3 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Moosic, PA (3 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Account Executive, Group Sales SWB RailRiders - Entry Level Moosic PA Ticket Sales and Services: Ticket Sales 0 1 day ago SUMMARY: The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A Affiliate of...

Account Executive

  • Pittston, PA (8 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Pittston, PA (8 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 21 days ago

Overview Job Title: Account Executive Department: Sales Reporting To: Director of Sales Employment Type: Full-Time Location(s): Pittson, PA Work Arrangement: Onsite Audacy offers employees who are...

Account Manager Relief Hazleton, Wilkes/Barre, Scranton, Dickson City - 1259053400

  • Pittston, PA (8 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Pittston, PA (8 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 26 days ago

Account Manager Relief Hazleton, Wilkes/Barre, Scranton, Dickson City - ... DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:Account Manager Relief Hazleton, Wilkes/Barre, Scranton, Dickson CityCompany: ABARTA...

Strategic Accounts Director- Vaccines, Mid Atlantic

  • Scranton, PA
  • 28 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 28 days ago

Job title: Strategic Accounts Director- Vaccines, Mid Atlantic Location: Remote/Field About the Job The Strategic Accounts Director will lead a team of Strategic Account Managers (SAMs)...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Scranton, PA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Scranton, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
Master's Degree
17.5%
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
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Specialists in Scranton, PA
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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