Sales Specialist Jobs in Richland, WA

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 Executive

  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 4 days ago

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a...

Account Manager - F&B

  • Richland, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 4 days ago

Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing/plant sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Join Ecolabs industry leading Food & Beverage team as...

COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - Future Opportunities - British Columbia

  • Tri Cities, WA (9 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tri Cities, WA (9 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 6 days ago

We are banking at another level. Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams...

Nuclear Account Manager - 3741

  • Richland, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 9 days ago

sales, construction, manufacturing, or professional services....

Agriculture Sales Specialist

  • Tri Cities, WA (9 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tri Cities, WA (9 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Regional Sales Representative (The Pacific Northwest Ag Network), Tri Cities/Yakima, WA Join Our Winning Team at Townsquare! At Townsquare, we are a team of ambitious, results-driven professionals...

Account Executive

  • Tri Cities, WA (9 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tri Cities, WA (9 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Account Executive At Townsquare we are a team of driven individuals who push ourselves and those around us to grow personally and professionally. You can expect a dynamic and competitive work...

Sales Account Executive

  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Position Title: Sales Account Executive Position Type: Full Time Compensation: $27,000 to $45,000 annually DOE, plus an annual target commission of $40,000 Why Work for Ziply Fiber? At Ziply...

Retail Sales Specialist (Bilingual Spanish) - $18.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 23 days ago

Our Retail Sales Specialists are organized, digitally savvy communicators with a competitive spirit eager to learn and grow....

Customer Account Representative

  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $16.62 per hour - $19.55 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Paid Time Off and Sunday Off -- We are...

Jewelry/Sales Specialist

  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Position Summary: Fred Meyer Jewelers sales professionals are welcoming, friendly, understanding, caring, dynamic, driven, and creative individuals who believe what they are doing every day makes...

Commercial/ Agricultural Relationship Manager I-IV

  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Kennewick Financial Center - 3250 West Clearwater Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336 “Our Kennewick-based Commercial Team is dedicated to being the best at meeting the financial needs of our...

Territory Account Representative - Idaho, Eastern Washington & Oregon

  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate...

Sales Executive - Business Insurance, Agribusiness Practice

  • Richland, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 60+ days ago

The Job As a Business Insurance producer in our Agribusiness Specialty Practice, you will seek out new opportunities to challenge the traditional norms of insurance and work with clients to drive...

0075 - Kennewick WA - Store Sales Specialist

  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kennewick, WA (6 miles from Richland, WA)
  • 90+ days 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....

Demographic Data for Richland, WA

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Richland, WA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Richland, WA 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 Richland, WA
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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