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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Overview

Open roles502+
Top employerThe Home Depot
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring200
Work type88% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Owens Corning
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Sales Specialist
Owens Corning
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$81k - $112k/yr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Dealer Tire
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Dealer Tire
Escondido, California
Sales
Customer Service & Support
$28 - $30/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Dealer Tire
Clovis, California
Sales
Customer Service & Support
$28 - $30/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Dealer Tire
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Dealer Tire
Fremont, California
Sales
Customer Service & Support
$28 - $30/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Dealer Tire
Northridge, California
Sales
Customer Service & Support
$28 - $30/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Sales Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
54 jobs
Los Angeles
50 jobs
Sacramento
21 jobs
San Diego
20 jobs
Irvine
12 jobs
San Jose
10 jobs
Rancho Cordova
9 jobs
Fresno
8 jobs
Milpitas
7 jobs

Sales Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • The Home Depot
    The Home Depot139
  • USI Insurance Services
    USI Insurance Services30
  • State Farm
    State Farm11
  • Dealer Tire
    Dealer Tire8
  • Incyte Corporation
    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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