Sales Assistant Jobs in California

Sales assistant jobs in California concentrate heavily in retail, real estate, and technology sales, with the state representing one of the most active hiring markets in the country for the role at every level from entry-level floor support to senior retail management. The largest volume of openings is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Apple, Sephora, and Nordstrom maintain significant California retail and sales operations. The most in-demand specialties are luxury retail sales, B2B inside sales support, and real estate sales assistance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles189+
Top employerMy Wireless
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring107
Work type82% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Sales Operations Assistant
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Sales Operations Assistant
Lotte Chemical CA, Inc.
La Palma, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$53k - $70k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Beck's Shoes
Assistant Manager/Retail Sales
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Assistant Manager/Retail Sales
Beck's Shoes
Santa Cruz, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$40k - $49k/yr
On-Site
51-200

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Clearwater Living
Sales Assistant
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Sales Assistant
Clearwater Living
Newport Beach, California
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$26 - $28/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Executive Sales Assistant
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Executive Sales Assistant
Hyperkin Inc
Pomona, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$17 - $25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co.
Assistant District Sales Manager - B2B
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Assistant District Sales Manager - B2B
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co.
Santa Clarita, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$1,000 - $200k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Sales Assistant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
9 jobs
Irvine
6 jobs
San Jose
6 jobs
San Francisco
6 jobs
Sacramento
4 jobs
Newport Beach
4 jobs
Corona
3 jobs
Newark
3 jobs

Sales Assistant Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • My Wireless
    My Wireless18
  • Williams-Sonoma
    Williams-Sonoma8
  • Cintas
    Cintas5
  • Target
    Target5
  • Brilliant Earth
    Brilliant Earth4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Education
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales assistant jobs across California.

  • High school diploma or equivalent required by most California retail and sales employers
  • Prior customer-facing experience in a retail or sales environment strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic inventory management tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and team interaction
  • Ability to meet sales targets and contribute to team performance goals
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce commonly requested in B2B roles

Sales Assistant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales assistant in California?

Most sales assistant roles in California require a high school diploma and some customer service or retail experience, with no state-issued license needed for general retail or inside sales positions. Real estate sales assistants working under a licensed broker are an exception and must hold a California real estate salesperson license issued by the California Department of Real Estate. For all other tracks, completing relevant coursework in business or marketing at a California community college gives candidates a competitive edge.

Which companies hire sales assistants in California?

Companies currently hiring sales assistants in California include My Wireless, Williams-Sonoma, and Cintas, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's dense concentration of retail flagships, tech company direct stores, and regional real estate firms means openings are distributed across both consumer-facing and B2B sales environments throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most sales assistant jobs?

Los Angeles, San Diego, and Irvine have the most sales assistant openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its massive retail corridor and entertainment-adjacent luxury sales market, San Francisco and San Jose reflect demand from tech company storefronts and B2B sales operations, and San Diego's hospitality and biotech sectors generate consistent openings for sales support roles in those specialized industries.

Are there remote sales assistant jobs in California?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many sales assistant roles involve in-person customer interaction, floor presence, or hands-on product support. About 18% of sales assistant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most of those concentrated in inside sales support, CRM data entry, and B2B account coordination roles that do not require physical store presence.

How can I get hired as a sales assistant in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to seasonal or part-time sales associate roles at large California retailers like Target, Macy's, or Apple, which routinely hire candidates without prior experience and promote from within. Community college certificate programs in business or sales at California schools provide a credential that strengthens applications. Adjacent roles like cashier, customer service representative, or stock associate at the same employer are a common lateral move that transitions naturally into a sales assistant title.

Where can I find and apply to sales assistant jobs in California?

You can find and apply to sales assistant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across retail, real estate, and B2B sales environments. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target city, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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