Sales Professional Jobs in California
Sales Professional jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Oracle, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large and active sales forces. Demand is strongest in enterprise software, healthcare solutions, and financial services, with roles ranging from inside sales representatives to senior account executives. California's sheer scale of industry makes it one of the most active markets for sales talent in the country. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Financial Services Professional
Visalia/Fresno/Clovis/Madera
$70,000-$150,000 : Full-Time/Hybrid
Join New York Life – Central California office as a Financial Professional and help clients build secure financial futures. We are looking to fill our open position and join our team of financial professionals and advisors. Training, Development and Licensing Support provided by the firm for the right candidates. Our company is growing at a record pace. We need to expand the team to provide clients with guidance on a wide variety of financial matters from Investments* to Insurance. Seeking few quality people with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, the mentality of a business-owner building a book of business and the focus/desire to earn six-figure income yearly while growing professionally.
Compensation Package:
- W-2 Position with Full Corporate Benefits
- TAS Salary and Activity Stipend
- Commissions and Residuals
- Bonuses Paid Throughout The Year
- Quarterly Incentives
- Pension Plan(Vested after 5 years)
- 401K Retirement Benefits Options with 401K Match
- Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Option
What You’ll Do:
- Getting trained, obtaining licenses and designations
- Use our integrated CRM and marketing tools to identify new prospects
- Meet with clients to gather financial information and goals
- Structure personalized financial strategies based on client needs
- Recommend solutions including Life insurance, Long term care plans, Disability Insurance, Retirement Savings plans, Business Solutions and Investments*
- Build long-term relationships and trust with clients and businesses
What We Offer:
- Our fully paid and sponsored NYLIC University training program, designed to provide career-long support and growth including tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced, professional designation courses.
- 2 year in person/hybrid training & mentorship program that help to achieve Designations and Licenses.
- Investment licenses exam fees for first attempt and study material along with the financial designations pathway programs are sponsored and fully paid by the company for the right candidate.
- Marketing, Prospecting, Tech support and access to integrated systems.
- Three highly-skilled affiliations that provide advanced markets support : Our Advanced Planning Group of decorated and talented lawyers and tax professionals, Eagle Strategies* for qualifying agents who are also Registered Representatives , The Nautilus Group for qualifying agent.
- A team of highly-trained, experienced product consultants to support your agent’s client acquisition needs.
- Collaboration with established professionals within the company for high net worth clients and cases.
- Backing of a well established Fortune 100 company with a 180 year legacy with highest industry ratings.
Requirements:
- Great Communication Skills (Written and Spoken)
- Professional Attitude/Pleasant Demeanor
- Coachable & Growth Mindset
- Computer Savvy
- Strong Networking Skills
- Financial Literacy/Willing to learn
- Pass a Background Check
- High ethical standards/Discipline
Financial Services experience definitely helps but not necessary. College Degree - Bachelors (Preferred). Some of the most successful Advisors here transitioned from completely different fields like Teachers, Military, and Coaches. Former Mortgage Loan Officers, Car salesman, customer service representatives have made into great financial careers also. If you have knowledge or a background in Taxes, this is definitely a position you would want to explore. Sales experience can definitely be helpful as long as it is non-aggressive. Our primary goal is to maintain client relationships for life. Position comes with a uncapped commissions structor + TAS Salary + Renewals + Bonu & Incentives. Position also includes 401K match, Pension plan and options of Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
About New York Life:
We are among the most financially secure companies in the world, 180 year old strong history backing with best ratings awarded from all four major financial rating agencies and the largest mutual life insurance company in US.
Some more accolades as :
- "Most Admired Companies to Work for in America (Finance)" - Fortune (2024)
- "Best Finance Companies and Top 50" - Business Insider (2024)
- "America's BEST Largest Employers" - Forbes (2024)
- "Top Company for Executive Women" - Seramount (2023)
- "Top 100 Best Companies" - Seramount (2023)
- The Only Life Insurance Company Endorsed by AARP
- #1 Ranked Company in leading the Million Dollar Round Table for 71 consecutive years **MDRT membership consists of all Top Producing Agents in the Insurance/Financial Services Industry
- "Most Admired Company" - Fortune (2025)
- Fortune Magazine's Fortune 500 with #62 for 2025"
- Most Trusted Financial Companies" - Investor's Business Daily (IBD) & MarketWatch (2024)
- "America's Best Employers for Diversity" - Forbes (2025)
- Chief Learning Officer: 2024
- CLO Learning Elite Bronze AwardScored 100 on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2025
Fast Track to Partner/Management Available contingent upon qualifications
Must be able to commute to Central California General Office located in Fresno.
*Securities offered through NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC),A Licensed Insurance Agency and a New York Life Company
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience:
- Sales: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CA Drving license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Financial Services Professional
Visalia/Fresno/Clovis/Madera
$70,000-$150,000 : Full-Time/Hybrid
Join New York Life – Central California office as a Financial Professional and help clients build secure financial futures. We are looking to fill our open position and join our team of financial professionals and advisors. Training, Development and Licensing Support provided by the firm for the right candidates. Our company is growing at a record pace. We need to expand the team to provide clients with guidance on a wide variety of financial matters from Investments* to Insurance. Seeking few quality people with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, the mentality of a business-owner building a book of business and the focus/desire to earn six-figure income yearly while growing professionally.
Compensation Package:
- W-2 Position with Full Corporate Benefits
- TAS Salary and Activity Stipend
- Commissions and Residuals
- Bonuses Paid Throughout The Year
- Quarterly Incentives
- Pension Plan(Vested after 5 years)
- 401K Retirement Benefits Options with 401K Match
- Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Option
What You’ll Do:
- Getting trained, obtaining licenses and designations
- Use our integrated CRM and marketing tools to identify new prospects
- Meet with clients to gather financial information and goals
- Structure personalized financial strategies based on client needs
- Recommend solutions including Life insurance, Long term care plans, Disability Insurance, Retirement Savings plans, Business Solutions and Investments*
- Build long-term relationships and trust with clients and businesses
What We Offer:
- Our fully paid and sponsored NYLIC University training program, designed to provide career-long support and growth including tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced, professional designation courses.
- 2 year in person/hybrid training & mentorship program that help to achieve Designations and Licenses.
- Investment licenses exam fees for first attempt and study material along with the financial designations pathway programs are sponsored and fully paid by the company for the right candidate.
- Marketing, Prospecting, Tech support and access to integrated systems.
- Three highly-skilled affiliations that provide advanced markets support : Our Advanced Planning Group of decorated and talented lawyers and tax professionals, Eagle Strategies* for qualifying agents who are also Registered Representatives , The Nautilus Group for qualifying agent.
- A team of highly-trained, experienced product consultants to support your agent’s client acquisition needs.
- Collaboration with established professionals within the company for high net worth clients and cases.
- Backing of a well established Fortune 100 company with a 180 year legacy with highest industry ratings.
Requirements:
- Great Communication Skills (Written and Spoken)
- Professional Attitude/Pleasant Demeanor
- Coachable & Growth Mindset
- Computer Savvy
- Strong Networking Skills
- Financial Literacy/Willing to learn
- Pass a Background Check
- High ethical standards/Discipline
Financial Services experience definitely helps but not necessary. College Degree - Bachelors (Preferred). Some of the most successful Advisors here transitioned from completely different fields like Teachers, Military, and Coaches. Former Mortgage Loan Officers, Car salesman, customer service representatives have made into great financial careers also. If you have knowledge or a background in Taxes, this is definitely a position you would want to explore. Sales experience can definitely be helpful as long as it is non-aggressive. Our primary goal is to maintain client relationships for life. Position comes with a uncapped commissions structor + TAS Salary + Renewals + Bonu & Incentives. Position also includes 401K match, Pension plan and options of Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
About New York Life:
We are among the most financially secure companies in the world, 180 year old strong history backing with best ratings awarded from all four major financial rating agencies and the largest mutual life insurance company in US.
Some more accolades as :
- "Most Admired Companies to Work for in America (Finance)" - Fortune (2024)
- "Best Finance Companies and Top 50" - Business Insider (2024)
- "America's BEST Largest Employers" - Forbes (2024)
- "Top Company for Executive Women" - Seramount (2023)
- "Top 100 Best Companies" - Seramount (2023)
- The Only Life Insurance Company Endorsed by AARP
- #1 Ranked Company in leading the Million Dollar Round Table for 71 consecutive years **MDRT membership consists of all Top Producing Agents in the Insurance/Financial Services Industry
- "Most Admired Company" - Fortune (2025)
- Fortune Magazine's Fortune 500 with #62 for 2025"
- Most Trusted Financial Companies" - Investor's Business Daily (IBD) & MarketWatch (2024)
- "America's Best Employers for Diversity" - Forbes (2025)
- Chief Learning Officer: 2024
- CLO Learning Elite Bronze AwardScored 100 on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2025
Fast Track to Partner/Management Available contingent upon qualifications
Must be able to commute to Central California General Office located in Fresno.
*Securities offered through NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC),A Licensed Insurance Agency and a New York Life Company
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience:
- Sales: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CA Drving license (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Sales Professional Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Service Corporation International28
- Terminix6
- DXP Enterprises6
- BSN Sports5
- Ralph Lauren4
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales professional jobs across California.
- Demonstrated experience meeting or exceeding quota in a B2B or B2C sales environment
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to consultative selling
- Ability to manage a full sales cycle from prospecting through close
- Familiarity with California's competitive market and territory management expectations
Sales Professional Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales professional in California?
Most sales professional roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, though many employers prioritize demonstrated sales results over formal education. California does not issue a general sales license, but certain specialties require credentials: insurance sales professionals must hold a California Department of Insurance license, and securities sales roles require FINRA registration. Building a portfolio of measurable results and completing product-specific certifications strengthens any candidacy.
Which companies hire sales professionals in California?
Employers hiring sales professionals in California right now include Service Corporation International, Terminix, and DXP Enterprises, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense concentration of technology, healthcare, and financial services firms means hiring is consistent across both established corporations and fast-growing regional companies.
Which California cities have the most sales professional jobs?
Fresno, San Diego, and California have the most sales professional openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco anchor the list because of their headquarters density in entertainment, technology, and finance, while San Diego's strong biotech and defense sectors generate steady demand for specialized sales roles in those industries.
Are there remote sales professional jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 37% of sales professional openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role relies on phone, video, and digital outreach rather than in-person presence. Inside sales, SaaS account management, and business development roles are the most consistently remote, while field sales and retail-facing positions typically require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a sales professional in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an inside sales or sales development representative role, which California employers across technology and healthcare use as a structured starting point for new talent. Large Bay Area and Los Angeles employers regularly hire recent graduates into associate sales programs that include formal training. Moving laterally from customer service, retail management, or account coordination roles is also common, and completing a product-specific certification in a high-demand area such as cloud software or medical devices gives candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to sales professional jobs in California?
You can find and apply to sales professional jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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