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Sales Managers in California

Sales managers plan and direct the distribution of products or services to customers. They establish sales territories, set quotas and goals, and develop training programs for sales representatives In California the median pay is $134,910 a year, 9% below the national median of $148,270.

$134,910median pay in California, per year
$91,210–$206,710middle half earn
112,440employed in California
$148,270U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California

690open roles like this on employer career sites, 205 in California or remote
109employers hiring
234posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CA · NYwhere most openings are

Openings in California and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingNegotiationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion

Knowledge areas

Sales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesComputers and Electronics

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Sales Managers.

Licenses and training in California

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O*NET-SOC 11-2022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.