Sales Specialist Jobs in California

A Sales Specialist is a professional who plays a critical role in the sales industry by developing and nurturing relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and offering products or services that meet these needs. They are responsible for promoting and selling products or services, providing detailed information, and resolving customer inquiries. Their duties may include conducting market research, maintaining sales records, and achieving sales targets. Sales Specialists also collaborate closely with other departments, such as marketing and customer service, to ensure the company's sales strategies are effective.

Important skills for a Sales Specialist include excellent communication and negotiation abilities, a customer-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in sales software. They should also have a thorough understanding of the sales process and dynamics. Relevant certifications may include Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or Certified Inside Sales Professional (CISP). Prior to becoming a Sales Specialist, a person may have roles such as Sales Associate, Sales Representative, or Account Manager. These roles provide the necessary experience and understanding of the sales process that can lead to a successful career as a Sales Specialist.

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Air Max HVAC

Sales Specialist (Hybrid)

Position Overview: We are seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to support our in-home sales team in real time. This role is critical to our sales process—you will be the go-to decision-maker...

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Business Development Executive

  • FM
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk...

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Mid Market Account Executive

  • ADP
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

ADP is hiring a Sales Representative, Major Accounts. Are you ready to control your financial future with unlimited upside earnings potential?...

Hybrid

IT Sales/Managed Services Sr Sales Executive - Healthcare Payer (Remote CA )

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 374246 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking...

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SLED Sr. Sales Executive - California

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago

Req ID: 347717 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking...

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Digital Sales Executive - Retail, Travel & Hospitality (Remote)

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago

Req ID: 364485 We are currently seeking a Digital Sales Executive - Retail, Travel & Hospitality (Remote) to join our team in San Francisco, California (US-CA), United States (US). NTT DATA...

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Account Executive, Complex Security and Fire

  • Johnson Controls
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 16 days ago

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon...

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Account Manager

  • Fortive
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 hours ago

About the job An Account Manager is responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities within established and new accounts in a geographically dispersed territory. Account Managers...

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Reseller/Sales Specialist for eCommerce Business and Estate Liquidator

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Come join a team in a growing business! Who we are: With over a decade of experience sourcing and reselling items sourced from local estates and businesses, we have recently expanded into a...

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Diagnostic Sales Specialist - Los Angeles

  • Hologic
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago

When presented with an obstacle, do you find another route? Are you a natural hunter who can seek opportunities? Are you passionate about medical diagnostics? If you answered yes to all the above,...

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Business Development (Sales) Executive

  • Hearst Television, Inc.
  • Glendale, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Business Development (Sales) Executive Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is seeking a Business Development Executive with extensive national sales experience developing content-driven digital...

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Clinical Account Executive - San Francisco

  • Tempus
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful...

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Account Executive

  • Terminix
  • Ontario, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

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Catering Sales Executive

  • Marriott Hotels & Resorts
  • Del Rey, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Del Rey, CA
  • 5 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above the parameters of the Group Sales teams within the Sales Office and come directly to the property (e.g., 150...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Curtiss-Wright
  • Brea, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brea, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Strategic Account Manager South- Central Territory Our Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division is hiring a Strategic Account Manager for our South-Central territory! The Strategic Account Manager is...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.5%
Master's Degree
17.7%
High School or GED
8.2%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Specialists in California
2-4 years
29.9%
4-6 years
24.6%
None
24.3%
Less than 1 year
12.1%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
0.3%


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