Sales Specialist Jobs in Westerly, RI

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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Retail Sales Specialist

  • New London, CT (15 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • New London, CT (15 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 3 days ago

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

Branch Wholesale Product Specialist

  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 6 days ago

This position works closely with commercial paint customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. Wholesale Product...

Sales Development Specialist

  • New London, CT (15 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • New London, CT (15 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Sales Development Specialist Retail/Sales $ 22 / Hour location_on London, Connecticut work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is assisting one...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • North Kingstown, RI (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 19 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 19 days ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Personal Insurance Account Manager (New England Platform)

  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

About Acrisure: Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual...

Personal Lines Account Manager

  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

About HUB Join our Stevie Award Winning Team at HUB International! When you join the team at HUB International, you become part of the largest privately owned global insurance broker, providing a...

B2B Account Executive - Small and Medium Business Direct Sales

  • New London, CT (15 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New London, CT (15 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

B2B Account Executive - Small and Medium Business Direct Sales NEW LONDON, CT, United States ID: B2BAC002603 Job Description B2B Account Executive - Small and Medium Business Direct Sales As the...

Commercial Lines Account Manager

  • Stonington, CT (6 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stonington, CT (6 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Proficiency with AMS360 or EPIC preferred. Self-motivation and a strong sense of accountability. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills....

Private Client Relationship Manager

  • Wakefield, RI (14 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wakefield, RI (14 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Description AtCitizens, our mission is to help clients, colleagues and communities reach their potential. We do this through our distinguishedclient-centric culture, having a mindset ofcontinuous...

Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Hartford, CT East

  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VNDA) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the...

Senior Account Executive - Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast

  • North Kingstown, RI (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI (23 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Identifies key target markets and major accounts and develops strategies within assigned area of responsibility to attain market position for Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast and maintain profitability...

Operational Key Account Manager

  • Carolina, RI (10 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Carolina, RI (10 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global...

Private Client Relationship Manager

  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

Description AtCitizens, our mission is to help clients, colleagues and communities reach their potential. We do this through our distinguishedclient-centric culture, having a mindset ofcontinuous...

Demographic Data for Westerly, RI

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Westerly, RI

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Westerly, RI 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 Westerly, RI
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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