Sales Manager Jobs in California

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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Purpose As a NaughtOne Market/Territory Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the growth of NaughtOne sales within the US West Coast territory to achieve agreed targets....

Allstate Residential

Territory Sales Manager

Join our team at Allstate Residential as a Territory Sales Manager in Alpine, CA 91901. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about sales and driving revenue growth....

TicketManager

Enterprise Sales Leader

Live events are fun. Concerts, sporting events, festivals….we make lifelong memories enjoying live events with friends and family. Companies spend over $600 billion each year taking clients and...

Don Chapin co.

Ready Mix QC / Sales Repesentative

The QC/Sales Rep will assist and report to the QC and Sales Manager is tasks that may be assigned to him or her....

Sales Representative - Territory Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

RELATIONSHIPS Internal: District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting/Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact....

Territory Manager - North County Coast San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

RELATIONSHIPS Internal: District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting/Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact....

Sales Representative

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 45+ days ago

RELATIONSHIPS Internal: District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting/Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact....

Territory Manager-North County San Diego

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 45+ days ago

RELATIONSHIPS Internal: District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting/Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact....

Territory Sales Representative

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 45+ days ago

RELATIONSHIPS Internal: District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting/Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact....

Inside Sales Manager, Genetic Science (Carlsbad)

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Coordinate and drive success for a team delivering service contracts to scientific labs. Location: This is an...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Calabasas, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Calabasas, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Spirent Communications is looking for an energetic and driven Regional Sales Manager to support and grow our strategic relationship with Apple....

Group Sales Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago

As a proactive sales manager, 80% (eighty) of time should be spent in active sales solicitation....

GC Retail Sales Manager Store 217

  • Dublin, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Your Gig as a Sales Manager: Sales Leadership: Lead by example, motivating your team to exceed sales targets with a blend of effective strategies and pure passion....

Assistant Manager

  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Our Story Madewell is a community-driven clothing destination that champions creativity, inclusivity, and self-expression. With denim at the brands core, Madewell also offers all the tenets of a...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Roseville, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 2 hours ago

As a Part Time Sales Manager, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in California 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 California
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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