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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As a Retail Sales Specialist for our LG appliances, you’ll engage with customers to understand their needs, preferences and budget while providing expert service and recommendations. You’ll maintain knowledge of LG appliances through required trainings, certifications and self-development. In this role, you’ll make our customers feel excited, confident and appreciated by providing them with relevant and memorable solutions.
This role is temporary from October 2025 through January 2026.
What you’ll do
Engage with customers in your department to support the customer experience, complete transactions, drive profitable growth and achieve sales goals
Use skills learned from training to engage with customers, provide them with complete solutions and create positive experiences
Use available tools to stay current on promotional initiatives and help drive profitable growth
Generate future opportunities by discovering customers’ current and long-term tech needs
Embrace our learning culture to continuously improve existing skills while acquiring new ones
Maintain specified department merchandising and organization
Basic qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to work successfully as part of a team
Preferred qualifications
3 months of experience working in customer service, sales or related fields
We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Great employee discount
- Financial savings and retirement resources
- Support for your physical and mental well-being
Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.
For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide.
About us
As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.
Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.
Position Type: Part time
As a Retail Sales Specialist for our LG appliances, you’ll engage with customers to understand their needs, preferences and budget while providing expert service and recommendations. You’ll maintain knowledge of LG appliances through required trainings, certifications and self-development. In this role, you’ll make our customers feel excited, confident and appreciated by providing them with relevant and memorable solutions.
This role is temporary from October 2025 through January 2026.
What you’ll do
Engage with customers in your department to support the customer experience, complete transactions, drive profitable growth and achieve sales goals
Use skills learned from training to engage with customers, provide them with complete solutions and create positive experiences
Use available tools to stay current on promotional initiatives and help drive profitable growth
Generate future opportunities by discovering customers’ current and long-term tech needs
Embrace our learning culture to continuously improve existing skills while acquiring new ones
Maintain specified department merchandising and organization
Basic qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to work successfully as part of a team
Preferred qualifications
3 months of experience working in customer service, sales or related fields
We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Great employee discount
- Financial savings and retirement resources
- Support for your physical and mental well-being
Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.
For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide.
About us
As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.
Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.
Position Type: Part time
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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 Buy59
- Thermo Fisher Scientific30
- Spectrum29
- REI10
- Dealer Tire9
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Construction & Real Estate
- Science & Research
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Marketing & Advertising
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, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Spectrum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 34% of sales specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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