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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Psychiatry Account Manager - Thousand Oaks, CA

  • Lundbeck
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Territory: Thousand Oaks, CA - Psychiatry Target city for territory is Thousand Oaks - will consider candidates who live within 40 miles of territory boundaries with access to a major airport....

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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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Senior Account Executive (South Bay)

  • Waste Management
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • 14 days ago

I. Job Summary The Senior Account Executive (SAE) role is responsible for prospecting and closing sales to new customers to achieve budgeted sales goals. This position develops and implements...

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Government Account Manager-Sacramento

  • Waste Management
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 25 days ago

I. Job Summary Uses sales skills and content knowledge to promote and assist with sales and service activities for Public Sector customers and prospects in a designated Area. Uses a consultative...

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Government Account Manager-Redding

  • Waste Management
  • Redding, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 25 days ago

I. Job Summary Uses sales skills and content knowledge to promote and assist with sales and service activities for Public Sector customers and prospects in a designated Area. Uses a consultative...

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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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Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience Sales Specialist, FSI, Cloud

  • Google LLC
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago

You will build relationships with AI sales specialists, Cloud field sales representatives, and customer engineers, as well as new and existing customers....

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Virtual Pharmaceutical Account Manager

  • Syneos Health, Inc
  • Daly City, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Daly City, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Description At Syneos Health, we challenge the status quo, we collaborate to deliver solutions, and we are passionate about changing lives We are looking for a talented individual to join our team...

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Strategic Account Manager - Stellarus, Sr. Principal

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Your Role The Customer Experience organization is responsible for ensuring Stellarus' most critical customers achieve measurable, sustained value from the platform and maintain long-term trust and...

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Territory Account Manager - Walnut Creek/Pleasanton, CA - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Vision

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 1 hour ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

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Senior Sales Representative

  • Capgemini Holding Inc
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 hour ago

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's mostinnovative companies unleash...

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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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