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Sales Specialist
What 65 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 169 active Sales Specialist postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 53% of listings, ahead of Artificial Intelligence and CRM. 65 companies are hiring right now, led by Databricks. 32% of Sales Specialist roles now call for AI skills, and 18% are remote.
169active postings
32%ask for AI skills
18%remote
65companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 53% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 27% | |
| CRM | 22% | |
| Presentation Skills | 21% | |
| Salesforce | 20% | |
| Collaboration | 18% | |
| Attention to Detail | 17% | |
| Problem Solving | 15% | |
| Customer Service | 14% | |
| Organization | 14% | |
| Influence | 13% | |
| Go-to-Market Strategy | 13% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Databricks | 18 |
| Aya Healthcare | 9 |
| Samsara | 9 |
| Too Good To Go | 9 |
| The Trade Desk | 8 |
| Lucid Motors | 7 |