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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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...

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...

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....

Fire Sales Manager

  • Livermore, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 45+ 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....

Inside Sales Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

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Manager Sales Strategy & Operations

  • Walnut, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Walnut, CA
  • 9 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Through the direction of the Director, Sales Strategy & Operations, this position will lead the deployment of a standardized sales process and sales practices to ensure...

Senior Key Accounts Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • moments ago

Experience in manufacturing sales and marketing, particularly in electronic components. Project management experience with a track record of delivering results....

LensCrafters - Licensed Assistant Manager

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • moments ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • moments ago

Requisition ID: 891785 Store # : 000491 LensCrafters Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. Weve got a vision for pairing...

Territory Sales Manager Particle Characterization

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago

Overview You are... a problem solver focused on customer needs, an entrepreneur with a sense for business and opportunity, and a consultant with relevant particle characterization solutions in...

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Territory Sales Manager Thermal Analysis

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago

As a Territory Sales Manager and key member of the West Region sales team, you drive business growth in thermal analysis instrumentation within your territory covering the Western States....

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GTM Operations Manager, Sales Specialists

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Where Data Does More. Join the Snowflake team. Snowflakes Sales Operations organization is seeking a GTM Operations Manager to join our GTM Planning Ops team to support several sales-adjacent...

Business Development Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Business Development Manager, Oligo Peptide Discovery (San Diego, CA) Act as subject expert in biochem, uncover, develop, & grow contract resrch & discovery biochem/chem projcts. Req Ph.D in...

Sales Development Manager

  • Bassett, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bassett, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling! Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement Salary: $82,716-103,395 plus quarterly target bonusIf you...

Sales Manager

  • Torrance, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and...

Selling - Sales Manager

  • Salinas, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Allen Brothers Commitment to Excellence Consistent Quality | Responsible and Strategic Sourcing | Unmatched Craftsmanship / Service The Elite Brand Since 1893 Allen Brothers sources the highest...

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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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