Sales Specialists for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 11%
- Time Management
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 45%
- Bachelor's degree
- 38%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Verizon
Asurion, LLC
Premium Retail Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,765 profiles for Sales Specialists in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Sales Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $93,067 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,062 – $169,626 yearly
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Sales Representative/Sales Manager
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSecret ClearanceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsRetail Sales Specialist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DTeaching CertificationQ ClearanceSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsResidential Connectivity Specialist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsSalesDirect Sales Business ModelSales Consultant
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDrivingEnglishDSC Sales Associate
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipManagementOrganizational SkillsWater Specialist
Lexington, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStore ManagementRetail ManagementManagement Experience Within Retail Industry
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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, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to sales specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales specialists include: brand ambassador/sales associates, water specialist and sales consultant.
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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales specialist?
Most sales specialists have 16 years of professional experience.
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