Sales Specialist Jobs in Arlington, VA

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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GEIGER

Account Development Manager (Geiger)

  • GEIGER
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating...

Regional Account Manager, Strategic Accounts, Northeast

  • Bryans Road, MD (16 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bryans Road, MD (16 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Minimum of 4 years of major account experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience in the services sector....

Rental Sales Account Manager - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus!

  • Annapolis Junction, MD (23 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD (23 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 28 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : BUILD ON YOUR SALES CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE. At Ryder, our most important competitive...

Franchise Account Executive - Washington DC, Baltimore

  • District Heights, MD (11 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • District Heights, MD (11 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago

*The ideal candidate will live in/near Washington DC or Baltimore, MD. Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Were a technology company building...

SOCOM Account Manager

  • Fairfax Station, VA (14 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairfax Station, VA (14 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Leidos has an exciting career opportunity for a SOCOM Account Manager to strengthen and advance relationships with the SOCOM. The Account Manager must have extensive career experience...

Senior Business Account Executive 3, SMB

  • Lanham, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lanham, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

0084 - Fairfax VA - Seasonal Part Time Store Sales Specialist

  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • moments ago

Our team seeks a Store Sales Specialist to help us create better outdoor experiences by sharing knowledge, giving recommendations, and engaging with customers every day....

Senior ProServe Account Executive, WWPS ProServe

  • Arlington, VA
  • moments ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • moments ago

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a dynamic ProServe Account Executive (PAE) to join our team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this role, you'll be...

Territory Account Manager

  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 hour ago

Rockville, Maryland Sales Account Manager Pay from $85,000 to $133,000 per year Uline, a name millions of businesses across North America know and trust, is looking for an experienced Sales...

Account Manager, Forage

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and...

Client Success Manager

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

Who are we? At Leadership Connect, we believe that relationships are everything in business and in life. Founded by two former CEOs of S&P 500 companies and a former presidential press secretary,...

Account Manager (all levels)

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

Who are we? At Leadership Connect, we believe that relationships are everything in business and in life. Founded by two former CEOs of S&P 500 companies and a former presidential press secretary,...

Account Manager

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 10 hours ago

PURPOSE The Account Management position at Worldwide Express is a unique and rewarding outside business-to-business(B2B) account management opportunity for the salesperson that is passionate about...

Sales Account Manager

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

Join Our Team at Fire Safety and Protection LLC (FSP) At FSP, our mission is to protect communities by installing, inspecting, and repairing fire alarm, sprinkler, and safety systems. Our...

Project Sales Executive

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

.Join Our Team at Fire Safety and Protection LLC (FSP) At FSP, our mission is to protect communities by installing, inspecting, and repairing fire alarm, sprinkler, and safety systems. Our...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Arlington, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA
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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