Sales Manager Jobs in Santa Clara, 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 (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

Technology Sales Leader - Apple

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Introduction The Technology Sales Leader (TSL) drives the Technology strategy with customers focused around winning the platform and translating customer needs. The TSL has technical skills to...

Sales Manager, eCommerce/Phone

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Our Sales Managers have a few options for career growth and development after success in this role....

Customer Success Manager - Architect

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving...

Sales Manager, eCommerce/Phone

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Our Sales Managers have a few options for career growth and development after success in this role....

Business Development Manager - Edge AI Products

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

As an NXP Business Development Manager covering AI based applications, including special focus on Robotics, you will be responsible for driving and executing the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for...

Territory Manager - HVAC

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Company Overview Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control...

Assistant Manager, Palo Alto

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

The Team: The Hermes Palo Alto opened in 2018 and focuses on providing extraordinary service to clients as a part of the Western Region. This position will report to the Managing Director and will...

Business Development Manager - NorCal

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Position Summary: The Business Development Manager drives incremental revenue and growth for all Ames Tools Corporation products by establishing new distribution partners and end user customers...

Manager, Sales Development

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Veeam, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes businesses should control all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam provides data resilience through data backup,...

Product Manager, Sales Foundations (Ads)

  • Los Gatos, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and...

Business Development Manager

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Working closely with the Sales Manager, this role focuses on specialty adhesives, films, and related high-performance materials used in electronic devices and automotive components....

Senior Account Sales Manager

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Experience working with fabless semiconductor companies, semiconductor foundries and OSATs is highly desirable. Bachelor's degree in business, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Proven...

Fire Sales Manager

  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Act as a direct line of support for the Area General and Area Sales Managers for all service high volume related sales activities as required....

Branch Sales Manager

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Purpose: The Branch Sales Manager (BSM) will be responsible for applying sales strategies in an effort to grow HCC's business at new and existing customer sites with an emphasis on the manufacturing...

Demographic Data for Santa Clara, CA

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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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