Sales Specialist Jobs in California
Sales Specialist jobs in California are among the most actively hired roles in the state, concentrated in technology, life sciences, financial services, and enterprise software across a seniority range from entry-level account representatives through senior specialists and regional leads. The largest hiring volumes are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Oracle, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant sales operations. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS and cloud solutions sales, medical device and pharmaceutical sales, and B2B enterprise accounts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position will support the Fleetwood (Masonite/Doors) business and customers and is a part of the Southern California sales team. Focusing on Santa Barbara, Ventura and the surrounding cities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Schedules sales meetings with architects, builders, and contractors to promote Fleetwood products in targeted markets.
- Travels a minimum of four days a week to target markets.
- Travels out-of-state to non-local markets as determined by Arch. Sales Manager.
- Canvasses targeted markets for new firms (architects, etc.) with the potential to specify Fleetwood.
- Offers a critical analysis of job plans for architects, builders, and contractors.
- Hosts product knowledge seminars, lunch presentations, and attends and participates in company tradeshows.
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Responsible for meeting expectations as specified by the Arch. Sales Manager, which may include but is not limited to the following:
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Maintaining a high involvement in market research and product development.
- Maintaining a high volume of quality connections/meetings with top-priority firms.
- Providing showroom tours to interested parties.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to read and understand English and to clearly communicate over the telephone and via email.
- Must have basic computer skills that include the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and navigation of the company website.
- Must have the ability and means to travel extensively on a flexible schedule as needed; proof of liability and property damage insurance on the personal vehicle used is required. Real ID (or equivalent), as required by the federal government for domestic air travel, will be required.
- Must demonstrate exceptional time management and scheduling skills.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of company products, i.e. capabilities, limitations, functions, intended uses, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Office Setting: The noise level in the office environment is usually mild.
- Travel Setting: The noise level in a public/travel environment may vary depending on conditions.
The base salary range for this position is $80,500 to $112,000, with the potential for up to an additional 25% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.
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Sales Specialist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The Home Depot139

- USI Insurance Services30

- State Farm11

- Dealer Tire8

- Incyte Corporation8

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail145
- Construction & Real Estate144
- Insurance56
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals44
- Technology & Software38
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Proven experience meeting or exceeding assigned sales quotas in a B2B or B2C environment
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot for pipeline management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and negotiations
- Ability to work independently in a territory-based or hybrid field sales structure
- Experience in a California-relevant vertical such as technology, healthcare, or financial services
Sales Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales specialist in California?
Most sales specialist roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, though demonstrated sales performance can substitute at many employers. For specialized verticals, additional credentials matter: medical device and pharmaceutical sales often require product training certificates, while financial services sales specialists may need a FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 license registered through the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Starting in an inside sales or account coordinator role at a California technology or healthcare company is the most direct path.
Which companies hire sales specialists in California?
Employers hiring sales specialists in California right now include The Home Depot, USI Insurance Services, and State Farm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of enterprise technology, life sciences, and financial services companies means demand is spread across both large publicly traded employers and fast-growing regional firms.
Which California cities have the most sales specialist jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento consistently post the most sales specialist openings in California. The distribution reflects where the largest employer bases are: Los Angeles anchors entertainment, media, and healthcare sales, San Francisco and the Bay Area drive enterprise software and SaaS demand, and San Diego supports a dense cluster of biotech and medical device companies that rely heavily on specialist sales teams.
Are there remote sales specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles. About 12% of sales specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on phone, video, and digital prospecting rather than in-person visits. Inside sales and SaaS account management positions are the most commonly fully remote, while field sales and medical device roles typically require in-territory presence.
How can I get hired as a sales specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to inside sales representative or sales development representative roles at California technology or insurance companies, which regularly hire candidates without prior sales experience and provide structured onboarding. Large California employers like insurance carriers and regional banks run associate sales programs designed for new graduates. Earning a Salesforce Administrator certification or a FINRA Series 6 license gives candidates an edge when applying to financial services or SaaS roles, and lateral moves from customer success or retail sales are commonly accepted.
Where can I find and apply to sales specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to sales specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly without creating a profile or signing up.
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