Sales Specialists for hire in San Jose, CA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Time Management7%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Bachelor's degree33%
    Master's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    3-5 years28%
    6-10 years14%
  • Current company

    Sunrun
    AT&T
    2020 Company / Google
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years38%
    1-2 years29%
    Less than a year26%

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Last updated: Sep 14, 2026

Sales Specialist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $75,895 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $63,290$91,010 yearly

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  • Sales Representative

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingFood SafetyBasic Math
  • Appliance Sales Specialist

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationCDLCertified Project ManagerLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified General AppraiserDriver's License+2 more

    Skills

    B2CStrategic PlanningBusiness BasicCommunication SkillsHigh-End SalesTime Management
  • Sales Representative

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardBaton PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementConstruction ExperienceOutdoor Work ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Outside Sales Representative

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Real Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseMLO LicenseLoan Originator LicenseLife & Health Insurance License

    Skills

    LeadershipLoan Officer ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Sales Consultant

    Milpitas, California

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLS

    Skills

    Client Relationship ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementClient ManagementRelationship ManagementManaging Customer Accounts
  • Salesperson

    Campbell, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesClient Relationship Management

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What's the average time to fill a sales specialist role?

The average time to fill a sales specialist role is 58 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do sales specialists tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sales specialist include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sales specialist?

Common licenses or certifications for sales specialists include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Non-CDL Class C.

What are some job titles related to sales specialists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales specialists include: sales representative, appliance sales specialist and internet sales consultant.

What level of education is common for a sales specialist?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sales specialist in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sales specialist?

Most sales specialists have 10 years of professional experience.

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