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What is a computer sales specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a computer sales specialist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $15.66 an hour? That's $32,570 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 83,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreComputer Sales SpecialistUS Average
Salary
2.5

Avg. Salary $32,570

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.7

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.41%

Asian 10.59%

Black or African American 10.03%

Hispanic or Latino 17.05%

Unknown 5.43%

White 56.47%

Gender

female 15.99%

male 84.01%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
6.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.4

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.4

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Computer sales specialist career paths

Key steps to become a computer sales specialist

  1. Explore computer sales specialist education requirements

    Most common computer sales specialist degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.2 %

    Associate

    26.4 %

    High School Diploma

    16.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific computer sales specialist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Desktop31.48%
    Customer Service16.94%
    Computer Sales9.68%
    Mac6.59%
    Computer System5.30%
  3. Complete relevant computer sales specialist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer sales specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer sales specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer sales specialist resumes.
  4. Research computer sales specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Design and suggest new display idea for merchandise, resulting in improve customer view/accessibility and leading to increase sales.
    • Collaborate with local Samsung representative to run diagnostics on malfunctioning Samsung devices.
  5. Apply for computer sales specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer sales specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer sales specialist salary

The average computer sales specialist salary in the United States is $32,570 per year or $16 per hour. Computer sales specialist salaries range between $27,000 and $39,000 per year.

Average computer sales specialist salary
$32,570 Yearly
$15.66 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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