Sales Specialist Jobs in Rhode Island

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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Account Manager - Narragansett, RI

  • Narragansett, RI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Narragansett, RI
  • 10 hours ago

At Towne Park, its more than a job, you can make an impact. A career with us is rewarding in more ways than one. As a hospitality services company, our commitment is to create smiles by delivering...

Sales Account Executive

  • East Providence, RI
  • 10 hours ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 10 hours ago

Are you in search of a workplace that thrives on community connections through advertising? If so, we’d love to have you join our sales team! We need someone who understands the connection between...

Major Account Manager

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 22 hours ago

General Summary of Position: Prospecting, cold calling and selling our structured cabling products and services to national companies. Building and maintaining a sales funnel. Effectively...

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. About the Team Our...

Outside Sales Account Manager for Multi - Fam ily Housing Accounts As an Outside Sales Account Manager you will be responsible for selling MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) supplies along...

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Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day 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...

Retail Sales Specialist - Home Theater

  • Warwick, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 3 days ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist in our home theater department, youll engage with customers to understand their needs, preferences and budget while providing expert service and recommendations....

Account Manager - American Health Holdings

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

Account Manager - American Health Holdings CVS Health - 3.2 Providence, RI Job Details Full-time $54,300 - $159,120 a year 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Flexible...

Account Manager (NC/VA)

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

Account Manager (NC/VA) Location: Remote, United States, United States **Description** The Account Manageris responsible for growing and retaining their assigned Dodge Construction Network (Dodge)...

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Account Executive (Northeast)

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

At Verint, we believe customer engagement is the core of every global brand. Our mission is to help organizations elevate Customer Experience (CX) and increase workforce productivity by delivering...

BioPharma Technical Sales Specialist

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

gpac is working with a client company who is seeking an on-site biopharma Technical Sales Specialist for a manufacturing facility near Boston, MA!...

Account Executive, TPO

  • Cranston, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 4 days ago

Come join our amazing team! Responsible for developing and maintaining broker/seller relationships to sell wholesale and correspondent mortgage loan products. Calls on potential or existing...

Account Manager II - Fall Protection

  • RI
  • 4 days ago
  • RI
  • 4 days ago

As an Account Manager II here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's success. Your expertise in managing key accounts and building strong relationships will enable you...

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NA Emerging Enterprise Expansion Sr. Account Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

Lucid Software is the leader in visual collaboration, helping teams see and build the future from idea to reality. We hold true to our core values: innovation in everything we do, passion &...

Who We Are: At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Rhode Island

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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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