Sales Training Specialist Jobs in California

Sales Training Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, life sciences, financial services, and enterprise software across a seniority range from entry-level training coordinators through senior enablement directors. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo maintain large California operations and ongoing training needs. The most in-demand specialties include sales enablement, onboarding program design, and CRM-based training for field and inside sales teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles109+
Top employerPlatinum Security
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring62
Work type71% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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MedGEO Inc.
Perioperative Implementation, Training & Support Specialist
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MedGEO Inc.
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Perioperative Implementation, Training & Support Specialist
MedGEO Inc.
Glendale, California
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$35 - $70/hr
On-Site
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification

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Herzog
Operations Training Specialist
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Herzog
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Operations Training Specialist
Herzog
San Jose, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$130k - $145k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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FirstSteps for Kids, Inc
Child Development Specialist | Paid Training & Career Growth
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Child Development Specialist | Paid Training & Career Growth
FirstSteps for Kids, Inc
Walnut Creek, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
$23 - $25/hr
201-500

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Center for Social Dynamics
Behavior Specialist- Training Provided
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Behavior Specialist- Training Provided
Center for Social Dynamics
Millbrae, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$22 - $27/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Sales Training Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
16 jobs
Los Angeles
9 jobs
Irvine
3 jobs
Tustin
3 jobs
Oakland
3 jobs
Sacramento
3 jobs
Twentynine Palms
3 jobs
Fresno
2 jobs
Fremont
2 jobs

Sales Training Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Platinum Security
Platinum Security3 open roles
HII
HII2 open roles
Herzog
Herzog2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, communications, education, or a related field required
  • Two or more years of direct sales experience in a California industry context
  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering adult learning or sales training programs
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and learning management systems
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills for in-person and virtual training sessions
  • Ability to measure training effectiveness using performance data and sales metrics

Sales Training Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales training specialist in California?

Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in business, communications, adult education, or a related field, combined with direct sales experience in the industry you want to train. No state-issued license is required for this role in California. Candidates who hold credentials like the Certified Professional in Talent Development from ATD or a Salesforce Administrator certification stand out in California's technology and enterprise software markets. Building a portfolio of training materials and measurable outcomes strengthens applications significantly.

How much do sales training specialists make in California?

Sales training specialists in California earn a median of about $75,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,320 for the lowest 10% to over $134,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales training specialists in California?

Employers hiring sales training specialists in California right now include Platinum Security, HII, and Herzog, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software, healthcare, and financial services firms means ongoing demand from large organizations running complex, multi-team sales functions.

Which California cities have the most sales training specialist jobs?

San Diego, Los Angeles, and California account for the most sales training specialist openings in California. San Francisco and the Bay Area draw the largest share, driven by the dense concentration of enterprise technology and SaaS companies headquartered there, while Los Angeles generates strong demand from its media, healthcare, and financial services sectors, and San Diego's life sciences and defense industries support a consistent secondary market.

Are there remote sales training specialist jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many field-based roles. Sales training specialists who focus on virtual facilitation, e-learning content development, or sales enablement program management often work remotely. About 29% of sales training specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the curriculum design and coaching work can happen outside a physical office. Live onboarding and in-person coaching sessions are the parts most likely to require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an inside sales or sales development representative role into a training coordinator or junior enablement position, which large California employers like Kaiser Permanente, Oracle, and Workday often post separately from senior roles. Completing an ATD certificate program or earning a Salesforce Administrator credential signals readiness without formal training experience. Contributing to onboarding projects, creating sample training materials, or volunteering to mentor new hires in your current role builds a concrete portfolio that California hiring managers look for when considering candidates making the transition.

Where can I find and apply to sales training specialist jobs in California?

You can find and apply to sales training specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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