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 roles89
Top employerPlatinum Security
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring44
Work type57% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Bose Market Training Specialist
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Bose Market Training Specialist
Channel Partners
San Diego, California
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Sales
$20 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Customer Specialist in Training
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Customer Specialist in Training
CarMax
Victorville, California
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
$20.6 - $30.9/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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AST Specialist (Adaptive Skills Training)
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AST Specialist (Adaptive Skills Training)
JC Wellness
Oakland, California
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
$35 - $40/hr
Hybrid
CPR Certification

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Personal Training Assessment & Sales Specialist, Union Street
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Personal Training Assessment & Sales Specialist, Union Street
Equinox
San Francisco, California
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Regional Training Specialist – West Coast
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Regional Training Specialist – West Coast
ONUS
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$95k - $105k/yr

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Sales Training Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
12 jobs
Los Angeles
10 jobs
San Francisco
5 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Sacramento
3 jobs
San Bernardino
3 jobs
Fresno
2 jobs
Irvine
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 Security3 open roles
Nits N Lice Care Clinics3 open roles
Inalliance2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Government & Public Sector

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, Nits N Lice Care Clinics, and Inalliance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 43% of sales training specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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