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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Trades Sales Specialist - San Francisco, CA
Come build your career.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Trades Specialist, you’ll be part of our Commercial Construction field sales team as a virtual employee in your assigned territory of San Francisco, CA. You’ll get to:
- Achieve top-line sales targets based on division and local market goals & objectives through selling DEWALT PTE, HTAS, STANLEY, LENOX, IRWIN, BOSTITCH, PORTERCABLE brands to our end-user customer base
- Establish, develop, and maintain key relationships with end-user partners through product and services solutions as well as management of CORE and other SBD user contracts and programs for user responsibilities
- Teach and mentor your local market team on the process of End User development: who to contact (trade associations, safety personnel, engineers, quality managers, general managers, line supervisors, chief mechanics, purchasing, etc.), how they execute the purchasing process (central and facility), and how to align their efforts with the local market teams, product managers, local distributors, and service centers
- Partner with Channel Marketing to implement and coordinate marketing initiatives Maintain and use SalesForce.com as a CRM and Planning tool. Communicate successes and failures in a timely fashion to develop a more streamlined process and future for success with key accounts and opportunities
The Person:
You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related fields preferred. Relevant construction field experience could be a substitute for higher education
- 3+ years of experience in Sales or Marketing for Construction Supplies with a proven track record delivering results and experience selling to high-level executives, C-Suite, and jobsite directors preferred
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Ability to meld empathy with determination to achieve outstanding results
- Valid Driver's License and physical ability to travel up to 50% within territory assignment Proficient in Microsoft applications; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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The Total Target Cash Compensation range for this position is $100,800.00 - $162,300.00


This is the lowest to highest total target cash compensation range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Total target cash compensation offered may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. This role is eligible for a sales incentive plan or commission. Therefore, the total target cash compensation range is inclusive of base salary and target variable cash compensation. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
The target cash compensation range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The cash compensation range may vary for other locations.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k),Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.
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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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