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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pawTree

Direct Sales Pet Products

  • pawTree
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • pawTree
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago

As an independent pawTree petPro, you'll have the opportunity to turn your love for pets into a rewarding career. You will promote and sell pawTree's exclusive line of pet nutrition, grooming, and...

Insurance Account Assistant

  • Arcadia, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Arcadia, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Join Our Team as an Insurance Account Assistant! Are you looking for a rewarding career in the insurance industry? Vision Alliance Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated insurance account...

Commercial Insurance Account Representative

  • Arcadia, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Arcadia, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Join Our Team as a Commercial Insurance Sales Agent! Are you a motivated individual with a passion for sales and insurance? Vision Alliance Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking a dynamic commercial...

Latino Media Network is looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial Account Executive to help drive revenue growth in the Fresno market. You must be based locally in the Fresno area. This opportunity...

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TicketManager

Enterprise Account Executive ( BDR / CSR )

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...

Strategic Employment Partners

Senior Account Manager (Hybrid)

Our client, a private label manufacturer in the food and beverage space, is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their team. This role will involve owning assigned accounts, boosting...

LGG Industrial

Account Manager

  • Benicia, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Benicia, CA
  • 9 days ago

LGG INDUSTRIAL LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve...

Field Sales Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Sr. Account Manager, ISV

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

Would you like to be part of a business helping hyper-growth ISVs innovate, and exceed revenue goals? Do you have the business savvy skills necessary to motivate a cross-functional team including...

ISV Account Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Would you like to be part of a business helping hyper-growth ISVs innovate, and exceed revenue goals? Do you have the business savvy skills necessary to motivate a cross-functional team including...

Account Executive - Government

  • El Monte, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Monte, CA
  • 45+ days ago

About USS: United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers project and event success. Our deep...

Grade Control Sales Specialist (Internal)

  • Redding, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 1 day ago

CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION REDDING, CA GRADE CONTROL SALES SPECIALIST: Do you love to compete? Are you driven to win? Do you like creating your own success and results?...

Grade Control Sales Specialist

  • Redding, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 45+ days ago

CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION REDDING, CA GRADE CONTROL SALES SPECIALIST: Do you love to compete? Are you driven to win? Do you like creating your own success and results?...

Sales Account Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing...

Account Executive - Events

  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 days ago

About USS: United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers project and event success. Our deep...

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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
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.3%
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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