Sales Specialists for hire in Akron, OH

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Leadership
    8%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    53%
    Bachelor's degree
    28%
    Associate's degree
    12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • The Home Depot
    • Verizon Wireless
    • TruGreen
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    38%
    2-5 years
    13%

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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026

Sales Specialist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Akron, OH: $88,921 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,015 – $152,013 yearly
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  • Marketing Specialist

    Stow, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • Sales Representative

    Akron, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationASE CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10CMCA+2 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceWarm CallingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

    Hudson, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicNail Technician LicenseDriver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRetail Sales TransactionsCash Drawer HandlingSales Transaction Processing
  • Fire Sales Specialist

    Mogadore, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipNegotiationInterviewingPayroll
  • Verizon Sales Representative

    Akron, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipSalesCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTeam SupervisionTeam Leadership
  • Sales

    Akron, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSalesBasic MathMathPhone EtiquetteProduct Presentation

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What's the average time to fill a sales specialist role?

The average time to fill a sales specialist role is 56 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do sales specialists tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sales specialist include: communication skills, leadership and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for sales specialists?

Common licenses or certifications for sales specialists include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to sales specialists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales specialists include: sales representative, INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE and sales.

What level of education is common for a sales specialist?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sales specialist in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sales specialist?

Most sales specialists have 14 years of professional experience.

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