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Job outlook for internet sales specialists in the United States
Are internet sales specialist jobs in demand?
Internet sales specialist job and salary trends over time
Internet sales specialist jobs over time
Internet sales specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,674 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,439 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,485 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,398 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,370 | 0.00% |
Average internet sales specialist salary over time
Internet sales specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,292 | $24.66 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $49,101 | $23.61 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $48,163 | $23.16 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $46,938 | $22.57 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $45,736 | $21.99 | +3.6% |
Internet sales specialist jobs by state
Most common states for internet sales specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 145 | 21% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 121 | 13% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 745 | 11% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 352 | 11% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 105 | 10% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 77 | 10% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 76 | 10% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 61 | 10% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 56 | 10% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 879 | 9% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 496 | 9% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 179 | 9% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 122 | 9% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 502 | 8% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 233 | 8% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 137 | 8% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 67 | 8% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 477 | 7% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 295 | 7% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 79 | 7% |
Most common cities for internet sales specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellesley | 6 | 21% | $63,851 |
| 2 | Newton | 16 | 18% | $63,782 |
| 3 | Milton | 4 | 15% | $63,954 |
| 4 | Arlington | 4 | 9% | $63,603 |
| 5 | Belmont | 2 | 8% | $63,654 |
| 6 | Dedham | 2 | 8% | $63,963 |
| 7 | Brookline | 4 | 7% | $63,788 |
| 8 | Medford | 4 | 7% | $63,586 |
| 9 | Melrose | 2 | 7% | $63,505 |
| 10 | Needham | 2 | 7% | $63,895 |
| 11 | Lexington | 2 | 6% | $63,548 |
| 12 | Chelsea | 2 | 5% | $63,641 |
| 13 | Everett | 2 | 4% | $63,619 |
| 14 | Revere | 2 | 4% | $63,583 |
| 15 | Boston | 19 | 3% | $63,780 |
| 16 | Malden | 2 | 3% | $63,578 |
| 17 | Cambridge | 2 | 2% | $63,694 |
| 18 | Quincy | 2 | 2% | $63,926 |
| 19 | Somerville | 2 | 2% | $63,666 |
Internet Sales Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of internet sales specialist experts
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Kansas
Rowan University
Binghamton University, SUNY
North Carolina Central University
Western Illinois University
Carson-Newman a Christian University
Forsyth County, Georgia
What Internet Sales Specialist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Kevin Buckley: Adaptability - The sales environment is evolving rapidly with changes in buyer expectations, technologies, and go-to-market strategies. Successful salespeople will need to be highly adaptable, comfortable with change, and able to quickly adjust their approach as needed. Those stuck in outdated methods will struggle. Digital Selling - The ability to effectively sell through digital channels and virtual interactions is now table stakes. Mastering skills like virtual presentations, video marketing, social selling, and leveraging sales technology tools will separate the top performers. Buyers expect a seamless, digitally-enabled experience. Business Acumen - More than ever, salespeople need the ability to position their products/services as strategic solutions that tangibly impact the client's key objectives, financial metrics, and business outcomes. Knowing how to speak the language of business strategy is crucial for consultative selling.
What experience really stands out on Internet Sales Specialist resumes?
Cari Ann Kreienhop: This is a tricky question because organizations can be focused on very different things in a given hiring search. I think what should be important to applicants in crafting their application materials is that they highlight their experience and achievements and highlight these attributes within the context of the organization's mission and strategic plan. The resume is the blueprint of how an applicant can fit into and contribute to an organization's growth; if the applicant doesn't take the time to match their resume experience to the job posting, hiring managers aren't going to take the extra time to read between the lines.
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Internet Sales Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
Matthew McConn
Associate Professor of English Education, Department ChairBinghamton University, SUNY
Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Internet Sales Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Matthew McConn: If this pandemic has shown us anything, it's that in-person teaching is an integral part of learning and our community.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Internet Sales Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.
ProfessorWestern Illinois University
History Department
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Internet Sales Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.: Everyone will need hardware to run the meetings software and the bandwidth to maintain it. An increase in laptop/desktop preference for home use, as your phone won't be enough to conduct much of your work function.
Philip Bailey
Assistant Professor of Business; Director of the MBA ProgramCarson-Newman a Christian University
Business Department
What general advice would you give to an Internet Sales Specialist?
Philip Bailey: I am telling new graduates to find ways to set yourself apart from other recent graduates. In this pandemic, I am encouraging my students to seek external certifications in marketing in various social media areas. These certifications are not very expensive. The graduates can make investments of time to enhance their professional skills while seeking employment. I am also encouraging some to return to school and acquire their master's degree. Now, is the time to prepare for the economy that will emerge from the pandemic.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Internet Sales Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.