Technical Sales Manager Jobs in California
Technical Sales Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, semiconductor equipment, life sciences instrumentation, and industrial automation across a seniority range from associate technical sales roles through regional director. San Jose, San Diego, and Los Angeles are the largest hiring metros, with employers like Agilent Technologies, Salesforce, and Thermo Fisher Scientific maintaining consistent technical sales manager headcount across California. Demand is strongest in SaaS and cloud infrastructure, medtech devices, and advanced manufacturing solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB POSITION: Full-Time, Inside Sales Engineer - Technical Assistant
BRANCH LOCATION: San Diego, CA
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
US Air Conditioning Distributors is a Bosch-owned HVAC equipment distributor with 52 locations in California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona, whose goal is to provide customers with what they need, when they need it, with incredible inventory selection and experienced, friendly personnel to assist the customer.
As a Bosch-owned company, we are shaping the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich peoples lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.
Lets grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other.
- Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
- Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
- Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
- Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
- Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
- Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.
Work #LikeABosch.
US Air Conditioning Distributors is currently seeking a driven and motivated engineer to join our sales team, focusing on growing business with existing customers and developing new business in the residential and commercial sector for our fast-growing company.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused Commercial Inside Sales professional to join our team. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our commercial sales operation, developing deep expertise in our commercial equipment offerings while building strong relationships with customers and supporting our Account Managers. You'll combine technical knowledge with consultative selling to drive growth, identify cost and energy-saving solutions, and expand our market presence in the commercial HVAC sector. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your sales career while making a meaningful impact on our customers' success.
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of our commercial product portfolio and become a trusted product specialist within your organization
- Support internal and external customers with technical expertise, providing accurate quotes for commercial HVAC equipment and supplies
- Analyze customer needs and recommend superior product selections with alternative solutions that deliver energy and cost savings
- Conduct proactive outreach to assigned and non-assigned accounts to drive sales growth and increase profit margins
- Manage order entry, shipment tracking, and post-sale support to ensure seamless customer experiences
- Facilitate product returns and educate customers on warranty processes and procedures
- Perform additional duties as directed to support team objectives
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or Physics Engineering or Science
- Entry Level Position
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Customer service skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to take initiative
- Excellent computer, organizational, and communication skills
- Professional and polished presentation skills
- Strong desire to interface with customers in an outside sales environment
- Willing to embrace new technologies and be business savvy
- Passion for work with an aggressive and persistent nature to succeed
WE OFFER:
- This position offers full benefits, competitive pay, and an opportunity for advancement for the right person who exhibits exemplary traits and work habits.
- Starting pay: $33.80-$43.27 an hour
Offered compensation: $33.80/hr - $43.27/hr
Experience and License Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or Physics Engineering or Science
JOB POSITION: Full-Time, Inside Sales Engineer - Technical Assistant
BRANCH LOCATION: San Diego, CA
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
US Air Conditioning Distributors is a Bosch-owned HVAC equipment distributor with 52 locations in California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona, whose goal is to provide customers with what they need, when they need it, with incredible inventory selection and experienced, friendly personnel to assist the customer.
As a Bosch-owned company, we are shaping the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich peoples lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.
Lets grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other.
- Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
- Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
- Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
- Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
- Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
- Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.
Work #LikeABosch.
US Air Conditioning Distributors is currently seeking a driven and motivated engineer to join our sales team, focusing on growing business with existing customers and developing new business in the residential and commercial sector for our fast-growing company.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused Commercial Inside Sales professional to join our team. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our commercial sales operation, developing deep expertise in our commercial equipment offerings while building strong relationships with customers and supporting our Account Managers. You'll combine technical knowledge with consultative selling to drive growth, identify cost and energy-saving solutions, and expand our market presence in the commercial HVAC sector. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your sales career while making a meaningful impact on our customers' success.
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of our commercial product portfolio and become a trusted product specialist within your organization
- Support internal and external customers with technical expertise, providing accurate quotes for commercial HVAC equipment and supplies
- Analyze customer needs and recommend superior product selections with alternative solutions that deliver energy and cost savings
- Conduct proactive outreach to assigned and non-assigned accounts to drive sales growth and increase profit margins
- Manage order entry, shipment tracking, and post-sale support to ensure seamless customer experiences
- Facilitate product returns and educate customers on warranty processes and procedures
- Perform additional duties as directed to support team objectives
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or Physics Engineering or Science
- Entry Level Position
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Customer service skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to take initiative
- Excellent computer, organizational, and communication skills
- Professional and polished presentation skills
- Strong desire to interface with customers in an outside sales environment
- Willing to embrace new technologies and be business savvy
- Passion for work with an aggressive and persistent nature to succeed
WE OFFER:
- This position offers full benefits, competitive pay, and an opportunity for advancement for the right person who exhibits exemplary traits and work habits.
- Starting pay: $33.80-$43.27 an hour
Offered compensation: $33.80/hr - $43.27/hr
Experience and License Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or Physics Engineering or Science
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Technical Sales Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Johnson Controls10
- Sartorius4
- DGI Supply4
- Thermo Fisher Scientific4
- Ecolab3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical sales manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
- Demonstrated experience managing or closing complex B2B technical sales cycles
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop a field or inside technical sales team
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage pipeline and forecasting
- Experience selling into California industries such as semiconductor, biotech, or enterprise software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations and proposals
Technical Sales Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical sales manager in California?
The most direct path is pairing a technical undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a physical science with several years of individual-contributor technical sales experience before moving into management. California employers in semiconductor, medtech, and enterprise software typically promote from within or recruit candidates who have closed complex deals in a comparable industry. No state-issued license is required for the role, but product certifications from vendors common in California markets, such as Salesforce or AWS, strengthen a candidate's file considerably.
How much do technical sales managers make in California?
Technical sales managers in California earn a median of about $134,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $300,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical sales managers in California?
Employers hiring technical sales managers in California right now include Johnson Controls, Sartorius, and DGI Supply, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense concentration of technology, life sciences, and clean-energy companies means hiring is spread across both established enterprises and well-funded growth-stage firms headquartered throughout the Bay Area, San Diego, and greater Los Angeles.
Which California cities have the most technical sales manager jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and San Diego consistently post the most technical sales manager openings in California. San Jose and the broader Bay Area lead because of the region's concentration of enterprise software, semiconductor, and hardware companies, while San Diego's biotech and defense corridors drive strong demand there, and Los Angeles reflects demand from its growing technology and media-tech employer base.
Are there remote technical sales manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many management roles, because technical sales managers often oversee geographically distributed teams and conduct discovery calls and demos digitally. About 69% of technical sales manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the sales cycle now runs through video and cloud-based demo environments. The parts of the role most likely to stay fully remote are pipeline management, forecasting, and team coaching calls, while enterprise account meetings and trade shows still draw managers on-site.
How can I get hired as a technical sales manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a sales development representative or solutions engineer role at a California technology or life sciences company, then building a record of quota attainment before seeking a team-lead promotion. Large California employers such as those in the Bay Area SaaS ecosystem and San Diego's medtech corridor regularly hire associate or junior technical sales professionals as a pipeline for future managers. Completing a recognized CRM certification and contributing to deal cycles end-to-end gives candidates without a management title a concrete story to tell in interviews.
Where can I find and apply to technical sales manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to technical sales manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across sectors including enterprise software, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and industrial technology. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from each listing.
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