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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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....

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....

ForTec Medical

Territory Sales Manager

The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for building relationships and presenting the benefits of contracting with ForTec Medical for the healthcare customer's mobile surgical laser technology needs...

Territory Sales Manager (Hybrid)

  • Commerce, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 14 days ago

Territory Sales Manager Orbano is a fast-growing, wholesale sign supply distribution company with a comprehensive range of high-quality materials for both fabrication and printing companies....

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...

Membership Sales Manager

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Responsibilities: Drive Local Impact: The Territory Sales Manager will connect with B2C and B2B prospects through cold calling, referrals, and community networking events....

Remote - Membership Sales Manager

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Responsibilities: Drive Local Impact: The Territory Sales Manager will connect with B2C and B2B prospects through cold calling, referrals, and community networking events....

Remote Work

Frontline Sales Manager

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 24 days ago

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the worlds leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle...

Fire Sales Manager

  • Livermore, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 9 days 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....

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Event Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager to manage Sponsorship and Exhibition Clients and also manage the Remote Sales Contractor Team. In...

Territory Sales Manager - Burbank, CA

  • Burbank, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities: Drive Local Impact: The Territory Sales Manager will connect with B2C and B2B prospects through cold calling, referrals, and community networking events....

Asst Store Mgr - Sales & Service, Full Time, Los Angeles - Rejuvenation

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 hours ago

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. About the Team Our...

District Sales Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours ago

The District Sales Manager will report to the Director of Sales....

Regional Sales Manager

  • Commerce, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 8 hours ago

The Regional Sales Manager provides strategic and operational leadership, oversees the full sales cycle across teams, and ensures excellence in account execution, customer satisfaction, and pipeline...

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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