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Sales specialist jobs require driven professionals with great initiative, who are able to demonstrate tangible sales as a result of their ideas and strategies.
Sales specialists contribute to profit growth at their respective organizations, through the expansion of relationships with important existing customers, forging new relationships with clients, and by growing sales for their employer’s product and service lines.
what sales specialist jobs entail
The main duty of a sales specialist is to work on strategies that increase sales and profit through the growth of new and existing customer relationships. Sales specialists are involved in explaining the features of a product or service to a potential or existing customer with the goal of making a sale to them. Sales specialists often travel around a designated region where they are responsible for meeting with customers and making new sales.
average sales specialist salaries
A sales specialist job will earn you a salary that ranges from $31,000 to $90,000, with the average salary being approximately $52,000. Your salary in a sales specialist job will vary depending on the number of years of experience you have in the role and the type and size of the organization you work for.
your day to day tasks
In a sales specialist job you will have a variety of different responsibilities that will vary depending on the type of organization that you work at. Some of the day-to-day tasks you can expect to work on in a sales specialist job include:
- leading a team of sales associates
- meeting new and existing customers
- selling products and services
- resolving customer complaints
- enhancing your product knowledge and sales skills
- meeting targets for sales growth
- establishing relationships with customers
where you can work
There are opportunities for sales specialists in companies of almost any size and in most industries. Sales specialists jobs can earn you a very good living, but if you’re looking for an opportunity to earn a higher than average salary, some of the fastest growing fields include pharmaceutical sales, and computer and technical products. To work as a sales specialist in Canada, there are generally more opportunities in locations with a large sales industry such as Toronto. There arealso opportunities for individuals who work in sales to work remotely or telecommute.
what you bring to the table
Sales specialist jobs require highly motivated and organized people with strong communication skills. If you want to work in a sales specialist job, you will need to work with people often and build strong relationships with your clients. Some of the key skills that employers value when hiring for sales specialist jobs include:
- strong communication skills
- strong interpersonal skills
- excellent time management and organizational skills
- experience with CRMs and sales software
- strong writing skills
- ability to learn quickly
- ability to build and maintain relationships
training and certifications
If you are interested in a sales specialist job, to work in this role you will generally be required to have a four year degree from an accredited institution, typically in business, marketing, or a related field. Sales specialists also often have several years of experience working in a sales related role.
To stay at the top of your game as a sales specialist and perform your duties properly, you must constantly add new skills to your repertoire to continue to grow in the profession. Completing sales related courses and taking advantage of other similar opportunities is important for retains your edge in the highly competitive sales industry.
where your career is headed
There are numerous sales related opportunities available all across Canada. Skilled sales specialists with several years of experience will find themselves moving into more senior roles in the sales hierarchy. Working as a sales specialist will lead to a rewarding and lucrative career in the sales sector in Canada.
- Life Sales Specialist in BurlingtonDo you have a passion for sales, customer service and insurance ? Are you looking to join a small but mighty sales teams with an amazing work culture? Do you want to be a part of a energic team and report to a manager with an open door policy? If you consider yourself a go- getter with a sales driven mentally, then we might have the perfect role for you. We are recruiting for a "Life Sales Specialist" for an established Insurance company in Burlington. The ideal candidate will have experience with customer service, sales, and/or administration. As the Sales Specialist you will work in a collaborative team environment to support the sales of Life policies providing outstanding customer service and processing various servicing functions. If you enjoy speaking to clients, have an outgoing personality and have your LLQP license, then this could be a great opportunity for you!If you would like to be considered for this position please send your resume to aliyah.sykes@randstad.ca today! Advantages•Work from home opportunity • Permanent/ Full time position• Competitive annual salary range from $50k to $70k (depending on experience)•Vacation pays for 2 weeks• Great benefit package•Commission $25 per policy settled•Sales incentives plan up to 10% base salary in bonus, paid out quarterly.•Offers job shadowing opportunities and mentorship opportunities.• Fantastic growth oppurtunities within the organizationResponsibilities•No cold calling - warm leads passed •Manage relationships and deliver excellent customer service•Explain how life insurance and related products work and provide expert insurance advice and guidance to customers.•Review digital life insurance applications for accuracy before submission to the insurance carrier(s).•Regularly communicate with customers through various channels, including phone, email, web, and video chat.•Demonstrate expertise in non-face-to-face carrier workflows, underwriting processes, and software tools.Qualifications•Comfortable to work as an energetic team member.•Enthusiastic and sales driven.•LLQP or OTL license is required •Determined to meet team targets and sales targets.•Minimum of two years of experience in Customer Services areas.•Self-motivated, Sales oriented, better communication skills and must have experience in sales industry.SummaryHow to Apply?1. Apply online at Randstad.ca today!2. Email your resume to aliyah.sykes@randstad.ca Chanel,AliyahPhone Number:905.637.5366Fax Number:905.849.0585Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.Randstad Canada is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please contact your local Randstad Canada Branch.Life Sales Specialist in BurlingtonDo you have a passion for sales, customer service and insurance ? Are you looking to join a small but mighty sales teams with an amazing work culture? Do you want to be a part of a energic team and report to a manager with an open door policy? If you consider yourself a go- getter with a sales driven mentally, then we might have the perfect role for you. We are recruiting for a "Life Sales Specialist" for an established Insurance company in Burlington. The ideal candidate will have experience with customer service, sales, and/or administration. As the Sales Specialist you will work in a collaborative team environment to support the sales of Life policies providing outstanding customer service and processing various servicing functions. If you enjoy speaking to clients, have an outgoing personality and have your LLQP license, then this could be a great opportunity for you!If you would like to be considered for this position please send your resume to aliyah.sykes@randstad.ca today! Advantages•Work from home opportunity • Permanent/ Full time position• Competitive annual salary range from $50k to $70k (depending on experience)•Vacation pays for 2 weeks• Great benefit package•Commission $25 per policy settled•Sales incentives plan up to 10% base salary in bonus, paid out quarterly.•Offers job shadowing opportunities and mentorship opportunities.• Fantastic growth oppurtunities within the organizationResponsibilities•No cold calling - warm leads passed •Manage relationships and deliver excellent customer service•Explain how life insurance and related products work and provide expert insurance advice and guidance to customers.•Review digital life insurance applications for accuracy before submission to the insurance carrier(s).•Regularly communicate with customers through various channels, including phone, email, web, and video chat.•Demonstrate expertise in non-face-to-face carrier workflows, underwriting processes, and software tools.Qualifications•Comfortable to work as an energetic team member.•Enthusiastic and sales driven.•LLQP or OTL license is required •Determined to meet team targets and sales targets.•Minimum of two years of experience in Customer Services areas.•Self-motivated, Sales oriented, better communication skills and must have experience in sales industry.SummaryHow to Apply?1. Apply online at Randstad.ca today!2. Email your resume to aliyah.sykes@randstad.ca Chanel,AliyahPhone Number:905.637.5366Fax Number:905.849.0585Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.Randstad Canada is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please contact your local Randstad Canada Branch.
- Technical Sales Representative $60-65K base + bonus - Ontario Our client, a supplier of vacuum systems and components, is currently seeking a Technical Sales Professional to provide support, education, and training to their existing network of clients in the industrial and scientific communities.Advantages• Base salary: $50,000 - 60,000 + bonus • Home-based office• Car allowance• Cell and Laptop provided • Group insurance and benefits plan• A long term career with a reputable and respected company!ResponsibilitiesMore specifically, your responsibilities will be:• To provide service, technical support, and recommendations to long term customers • Driving existing client relationships and working with customers to provide the best solution based on their needs. • Preparing estimates, quotations, and bids that meet specific client needs• Conduct effective sales calls, make presentations, and participate in the various events organized in the areaQualifications• Minimum of 3 years of solution selling and relationship management experience • Post-secondary education in Engineering or Technical Diploma • Strong technical knowledge is a must - Mechanical, Electrical or Physics• Self-motivated and achievement-oriented• Must own a vehicle! SummaryTo apply for this and all other suitable sales positions, please ensure that a profile is created on Randstad.ca. We invite you to remit your application and follow up with us directly if the minimum requirements are met. Note that creating a profile on "My Randstad" enables you to appear in our searches for any related position.Please note that only selected candidates will be contactedRandstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.Randstad Canada is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please contact your local Randstad Canada Branch.Technical Sales Representative $60-65K base + bonus - Ontario Our client, a supplier of vacuum systems and components, is currently seeking a Technical Sales Professional to provide support, education, and training to their existing network of clients in the industrial and scientific communities.Advantages• Base salary: $50,000 - 60,000 + bonus • Home-based office• Car allowance• Cell and Laptop provided • Group insurance and benefits plan• A long term career with a reputable and respected company!ResponsibilitiesMore specifically, your responsibilities will be:• To provide service, technical support, and recommendations to long term customers • Driving existing client relationships and working with customers to provide the best solution based on their needs. • Preparing estimates, quotations, and bids that meet specific client needs• Conduct effective sales calls, make presentations, and participate in the various events organized in the areaQualifications• Minimum of 3 years of solution selling and relationship management experience • Post-secondary education in Engineering or Technical Diploma • Strong technical knowledge is a must - Mechanical, Electrical or Physics• Self-motivated and achievement-oriented• Must own a vehicle! SummaryTo apply for this and all other suitable sales positions, please ensure that a profile is created on Randstad.ca. We invite you to remit your application and follow up with us directly if the minimum requirements are met. Note that creating a profile on "My Randstad" enables you to appear in our searches for any related position.Please note that only selected candidates will be contactedRandstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.Randstad Canada is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please contact your local Randstad Canada Branch.
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