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Sales Specialist jobs in San Jose are concentrated in Silicon Valley's tech corridor, with demand strongest in software, semiconductor, and enterprise hardware sectors around North San Jose, Downtown, and the Guadalupe River business district. Employers hiring right now include REI, Hertz, and IQVIA. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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San Jose, United States of America | Full time | Field-based | R1577438
This is an exciting opportunity to join IQVIA as an Oncology Overlay Sales Specialist in partnership with Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine Lung Oncology division. The Oncology Overlay Sales Specialist will be assigned a territory as part of a national team to educate and promote oncology therapeutics to the key oncology stakeholders. Territory size and coverage will vary and could include a combination of individual and overlay account responsibilities.
In this role, you will convey complex clinical, diagnostic, and access information to customers and key stakeholders so that all appropriate patients can benefit from our therapies. You must be able to combine strong clinical and interpersonal skills to establish yourself as a trusted partner. Through probing define the patient’s unmet needs and align on solutions, compliantly and within the company framework that exceeds customer expectations. This position works closely with cross functional peers, in a collaborative environment, to ensure that the company suite of services is made available as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited school required.
- Minimum of 4 years sales experience in pharma/biotech specialty sales or device and/or comparable Oncology experience is required.
- Oncology sales experience is highly preferred
- A strong desire to put patients’ health first
- Proven track record of exceeding sales objectives
- Proven ability to communicate a compelling, clinical message with customers
- High level of learning agility in support of multiple client teams
- Prior experience working and collaborating in a team environment at an account level
- Knowledge of the reimbursement and fulfillment pathway for specialty products
- Strong account management and superior selling skills focused on providing a high level of customer service
- Opportunistic, driven and proven ability to find ways to win in ambiguous and evolving environment
- Ability to travel overnight up to 50% within territory
In Addition:
- Entrepreneurial spirit and drive
- Strong planning and prioritization skills that utilize a routing schedule that effectively targets key customers and opportunities
- Strong and effective presentation skills across multiple channels (face to face, phone, and virtual engagement platforms)
- Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal
- Demonstrated analytical skills and business acumen (Conduct business analysis, actively prospect for new business within the geography, align with sales and marketing strategies, develop account plans with District Manager and internal partners.)
- Strong cross-functional, collaborative teamwork skills
- A valid, clean driver’s license issued in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States is required
- Must reside within territory
- Work virtually when necessary, making outbound calls developing relationships and building trust with key providers and staff. Educating stake holders using all available virtual tools.
- Strong, effective, and compliant presentation and communication skills across multiple channels including all virtual engagement platforms.
- Successful experience working Teaching Institutions, major hospitals, large oncology clinics, groups, and or accounts.
- Ability to successfully work in an overlay position, collaborating with partners with shared account responsibility.
- Request, organize and attend relevant oncology conferences which may occur on weekends.
- Appropriately utilize all company approved marketing tools and resources, including digital presentations, use selling skills framework to advance in the selling cycle (i.e., another appointment, in-service, patient identification, etc.)
- Develop customer specific pre- and post-call plans that include objectives, probes, and supporting approved materials.
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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $152,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Where you'll work
Field-based
You’ll work where the action is — out in the field, directly engaging with our customers, sites or partners. Field-based roles offer the opportunity to build relationships face-to-face, gain real-world insights and make a tangible impact.
Culture
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
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Sales Specialist Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales specialist job in San Jose?
Focus your search on San Jose's dominant sectors: enterprise software, semiconductor equipment, cloud infrastructure, and hardware, where specialist roles are concentrated in North San Jose, the Golden Triangle tech corridor, and the Downtown core. Candidates who can speak fluently to technical buyers or demonstrate B2B sales experience in those verticals move to the front of the line. Tailoring your resume to the specific product category, whether SaaS, chip manufacturing tools, or networking hardware, makes a measurable difference with local hiring managers.
Which companies hire sales specialists in San Jose?
Employers hiring sales specialists in San Jose right now include REI, Hertz, and IQVIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's employer base skews heavily toward large enterprise tech firms and mid-size hardware and semiconductor companies, with a smaller but active group of cybersecurity and fintech players operating out of the Downtown and Santana Row corridors.
Are there remote sales specialist jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role: inside sales and SaaS account specialist positions are frequently remote or hybrid, while field sales and hardware demonstration roles almost always require in-person work. About 25% of sales specialist openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many of the city's tech employers have adopted flexible work policies. SaaS-focused and cloud-platform roles posted by North San Jose employers tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get a sales specialist job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is through a sales development representative or inside sales associate role at one of the city's many mid-size SaaS or semiconductor companies, which regularly hire candidates without deep experience but with strong communication skills and technical curiosity. Companies in the North San Jose tech corridor and those clustered near the SAP Center area often use these roles as structured pipelines into full specialist positions. Familiarity with CRM tools and a willingness to specialize quickly in a specific product category, such as cloud services or networking equipment, gives entry-level candidates a clear edge locally.
Which industries hire the most sales specialists in San Jose?
Most sales specialist openings in San Jose sit in Electronics & Hardware, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's role as the center of Silicon Valley means those sectors consistently generate high volumes of specialist hiring, driven by frequent product launches, enterprise sales cycles, and strong investment in direct sales teams over channel-only distribution models.
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