Sales Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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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Sr. Mgr. Sales - Energy Storage Solutions (ESS)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Sr. Mgr. Sales - Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) (OPE000007) Sr. Mgr. Sales - Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) - OPE000007 - Hybrid Primary Location United States-California-San Jose VW. Two letters....

Region Sales Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

#CloroxIsThePlace ( **Your role at Clorox:** The Regional Sales Manager will manage assigned customers utilizing Telmark broker organization in specified geography to deliver volume and AMPS results...

Ferrari Silicon Valley Sales Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

What we are looking for: indiGO Auto Group is seeking a full-time Sales Manager to join our Ferrari Silicon Valley team....

Group Sales Manager - Palo Alto

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we dofor our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of...

District Sales Manager- Commercial

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep...

US E EA - Manager Sales Executive, AWS - Consumer Industry

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and energetic sales professional with demonstrated sales success and a passion for building customer relationships within the Consumer Industry? If so, our...

Selling - Sales Manager

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty,...

Sales Manager

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Sales Manager Santa Cruz, CA, USA Req #17292 Monday, April 28, 2025 Allen Brothers Commitment to Excellence Consistent Quality | Responsible and Strategic Sourcing | Unmatched Craftsmanship / Service...

Sales Manager I

  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Sales Manager I Recruitology Campbell, CA Full-time Sales Posted on April 25, 2025 Job Duties: Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily...

Customer Service & Sales Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Responsible for supporting the branch sales goals while overseeing all aspects of customer service levels and branch operational integrity. Responsible for personnel...

Sales Operations Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

A polymer manufacturing company is seeking a Sales Operations Manager to join their team. This client is a distributor of products made by their parent company in Japan. They ship out goods either...

Energy Storage Solution Sales Operations Manager (OPE000007) Energy Storage Solution Sales Operations Manager - OPE000007 - Hybrid Primary Location United States-California-San Jose VW. Two...

Sr. Business Development Mgr., Tech Licensing Business Development

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Tech Licensing Business Development (TLBD) team is a global subject-matter expert in licensing (software, content/data, etc.) across Amazon. TLBD drives high-quality licensing negotiations,...

Head of Business Development

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Who is Seyond? Seyond is a leading global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, powering a safer, smarter and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics and...

North America Strategic Alliance Sales Manager, GSI Partnerships

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

Demographic Data for San Jose, CA

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Master's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
13.1%
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 San Jose, 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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