Sales Specialist Jobs in California

Sales Specialist jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where technology, healthcare, and financial services companies drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level to senior account executive. Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Oracle are among the established California employers with ongoing sales specialist needs, particularly in SaaS, medical devices, and enterprise software. Consultative selling, territory management, and channel sales are the specialties most in demand across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles412+
Top employerBest Buy
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring169
Work type40% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Trades Sales Specialist - San Francisco, CA
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Trades Sales Specialist - San Francisco, CA
Stanley Black & Decker
San Francisco, California
Business Operations
Customer Success
Sales
$101k - $162k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Vertical Sales Specialist
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Vertical Sales Specialist
United Rentals
Long Beach, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management
$107k - $177k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sales Support Specialist
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Sales Support Specialist
Linde
Signal Hill, California
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$31.93 - $46.83/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Residential Sales Specialist
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Residential Sales Specialist
Western Exterminator Company
Santa Maria, California
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Data Science
$15.87 - $28.27/hr
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon
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Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon
Best Buy
Los Angeles, California
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
$20.25 - $29/hr
10,000+

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Sales Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
16 jobs
Sacramento
12 jobs
Fresno
8 jobs
Irvine
8 jobs
Riverside
8 jobs
Anaheim
7 jobs

Sales Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Best Buy35
  • Spectrum32
  • 2020 Companies20
  • Living Spaces15
  • Macy's11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Science & Research
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Two or more years of B2B or B2C sales experience in a California market
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed assigned revenue quotas consistently
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Strong consultative selling and solution-based presentation skills
  • Experience managing a defined territory or named account portfolio

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 many employers accept equivalent experience. California does not issue a general sales license, but specific industries add requirements: selling real estate requires a California Department of Real Estate salesperson license, selling insurance requires a California Department of Insurance producer license, and pharmaceutical or medical device roles often require prior clinical or industry experience alongside a degree.

Which companies hire sales specialists in California?

California sales specialist roles are posted by Best Buy, Spectrum, and 2020 Companies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major health systems, and financial services firms means hiring activity is spread across multiple industries rather than a single dominant sector.

Which California cities have the most sales specialist jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most sales specialist openings in California. Los Angeles generates volume through entertainment, healthcare, and consumer goods companies, the San Francisco Bay Area is driven by technology and SaaS firms headquartered there, and San Diego's strong biotech and medical device cluster sustains demand for life sciences sales roles.

Are there remote sales specialist jobs in California?

Yes, and they're more common than in many fields. About 60% of sales specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on phone, video, and digital outreach rather than physical presence. Inside sales and SaaS account management roles are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.

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

The most realistic entry path is a sales development representative or business development representative role, which large California technology companies like Salesforce, Workday, and Zoom use specifically to onboard candidates without a sales background. From there, lateral moves into inside sales or account coordinator positions are common. A Salesforce Administrator certification or a HubSpot sales certification gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge, and California community colleges offer certificate programs in professional selling recognized by regional employers.

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 hiring now. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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