Sales Specialist

Market Value Southwest; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Market Value Southwest in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Sales Specialist to support customer acquisition and business growth through direct sales activities. You will engage with prospective customers to understand their needs, present products and services, and guide them toward suitable solutions.

In this role you will participate in the full sales process, from initial conversations to follow-up and closing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with prospective customers.
• Strong listening and relationship-building skills.
• Goal-oriented with consistent follow-through.
• Ability to understand customer needs and communicate appropriate solutions.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple customer conversations and opportunities.
• Ability to learn detailed product and service information.
• Previous experience in sales, business development, customer service, hospitality, account support, or another customer-facing environment is preferred.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Hands‑on experience throughout the sales process.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented work environment.
• Exposure to customer acquisition and business development.
• Opportunities to strengthen sales, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Opportunities for continued growth and increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective customers to identify potential sales opportunities
• Learn about customer needs, priorities, and purchasing considerations
• Present relevant products, services, and available options
• Explain product features, benefits, and service information clearly
• Recommend appropriate solutions based on individual customer needs
• Qualify prospective customers and identify opportunities for continued follow-up
• Maintain consistent communication throughout the sales process
• Respond to product and service questions and provide accurate information
• Build professional relationships with prospective and existing customers
• Maintain current knowledge of company products, services, and sales programs
• Track customer conversations, sales activity, and follow-up needs
• Maintain organized records of prospective customer activity
• Follow up on open opportunities and outstanding customer questions
• Gather customer feedback and communicate relevant market observations to the team
• Collaborate with marketing and other internal teams on customer acquisition initiatives
• Participate in sales meetings, training, and business development activities
• Support additional sales initiatives as needed

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Sales experience

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Prospect outreach

Listening & relationship-building

Organization & time management

Multi-tasking

Product knowledge learning

Customer-facing experience

Training & support

Hands-on sales process

Collaborative/team-oriented

Customer acquisition exposure

Growth potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hoboken, United States | Posted on 09/21/2026

Market Value Southwest is a marketing and customer engagement company that helps brands connect with their audiences through strategic campaigns, live experiences, events, and brand activations. Our collaborative team combines creative thinking, thoughtful planning, and hands-on execution to deliver professional, engaging experiences tailored to each client’s goals.

Job Description

We are seeking a Sales Specialist to support customer acquisition and business growth through direct sales activities. This role works with prospective customers to understand their needs, provide information about available products and services, and help identify solutions that align with their priorities.

The Sales Specialist will participate throughout the sales process, from initial conversations and qualification through follow-up and customer decision-making. This position is well suited for someone who is communicative, goal-oriented, and comfortable building relationships with prospective customers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective customers to identify potential sales opportunities
  
• Learn about customer needs, priorities, and purchasing considerations
  
• Present relevant products, services, and available options
  
• Explain product features, benefits, and service information clearly
  
• Recommend appropriate solutions based on individual customer needs
  
• Qualify prospective customers and identify opportunities for continued follow-up
  
• Maintain consistent communication throughout the sales process
  
• Respond to product and service questions and provide accurate information
  
• Build professional relationships with prospective and existing customers
  
• Maintain current knowledge of company products, services, and sales programs
  
• Track customer conversations, sales activity, and follow-up needs
  
• Maintain organized records of prospective customer activity
  
• Follow up on open opportunities and outstanding customer questions
  
• Gather customer feedback and communicate relevant market observations to the team
  
• Collaborate with marketing and other internal teams on customer acquisition initiatives
  
• Participate in sales meetings, training, and business development activities
  
• Support additional sales initiatives as needed
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of relevant professional experience
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities
  
• Comfortable initiating conversations with prospective customers
  
• Strong listening and relationship-building skills
  
• Goal-oriented with consistent follow-through
  
• Ability to understand customer needs and communicate appropriate solutions
  
• Strong organization and time-management skills
  
• Comfortable managing multiple customer conversations and opportunities
  
• Ability to learn detailed product and service information
  
• Previous experience in sales, business development, customer service, hospitality, account support, or another customer-facing environment is preferred
  
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
  
• Hands‑on experience throughout the sales process
  
• Collaborative and team‑oriented work environment
  
• Exposure to customer acquisition and business development
  
• Opportunities to strengthen sales, communication, and relationship‑building skills
  
• Opportunities for continued growth and increased responsibility