Sales Manager Jobs in Los Altos, CA

A Sales Manager oversees the sales team within a company, sets sales goals and quotas, designs sales strategies, and researches trends. They are responsible for training and mentoring sales staff, reviewing sales performance, and meeting with potential clients to secure new business opportunities. They also analyze sales data to understand market trends and customer needs. Sales Managers play an integral role in the success of a business, as they directly impact revenue generation and customer retention.

To be successful, a Sales Manager requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively motivate and manage a team. Proficiency in using sales software and CRM tools is necessary. Certifications, such as Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or Certified Sales Executive (CSE), can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Sales Manager, a professional may work in roles like Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Business Development Associate.

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Business Development Manager

  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : "BUILD ON YOUR SALES CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE. At Ryder, our most important competitive...

Territory Sales Manager Particle Characterization

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

As a Territory Sales Manager and key member of the West Region sales team, you drive business growth in particle sizing, zeta potential, surface, and porosity methods within your territory of Northern...

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Market Sales Manager

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

As a Market Sales Manager (MSM), you will be responsible for the oversight of Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) within a designated market or metropolitan area, to drive incremental profitable rental...

Consumable Territory Manager (San Jose, CA, US, 95123)

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary As a...

Sales Manager

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The primary role of the Sales Manager is to lead their departments of responsibility to exceed their set targets by ensuring the proper execution of our guest engagement model, frequent one on ones,...

Customer Success Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (6 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (6 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Customer Success Manager We are looking for a talented Customer Success Manager (CSM) to drive adoption and success within a portfolio of top-tier customer accounts. By building exceptional...

Business Development Manager, Hyperscalers

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The application window is expected to close on: July 18th, 2025. Note: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The...

Sr Customer Success Manager - Truck- WEST

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Sr Customer Success Manager - Truck- WEST page is loaded Sr Customer Success Manager - Truck- WEST locations US - California - Home Office Austin, TX, USA Oklahoma City, OK, USA posted on Posted 2...

Senior Technical Business Development Manager, Alexa+ Multi-Agent

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Help mold the future of Alexa+, our next-generation assistant powered by generative AI. If you have the right blend of passion, enthusiasm, customer advocacy, curiosity and creativity, you may...

Business Development Manager - Biopharma

  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Phenomenex, one of Danaher's 15+ operating...

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Business Development Manager - Tech, Amazon Shipping

  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Are you ready to join an emerging business within one of the worlds most innovative companies? Amazon Shipping is launching a new, fast-growing business aimed at transforming the shipping and...

Sales Manager

  • Santa Cruz, CA (20 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (20 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Join our dynamic team as a social media management expert. You will lead the charge in developing strategic online campaigns to enhance our brand visibility and engagement. We seek an...

EDA/ IP Sales Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sales manager to join our team in the USA....

Group Sales Manager

  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Summary The Sales Manager (SM) executes the sales strategy of the hotel, as defined by the Director of Sales, to ensure that occupancy, average daily rate and market share goals are achieved....

Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

YOUR ROLE As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong LOD (Leader on Duty) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily...

Demographic Data for Los Altos, CA

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Los Altos, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Los Altos, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Master's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.9%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers in Los Altos, CA
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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