Account Executive Jobs in California

Account Executive jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in technology, enterprise software, media, financial services, and life sciences, and openings running from entry-level business development roles through senior and strategic account positions. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, home to established employers like Salesforce, Google, and Cisco, all of which maintain significant California sales operations. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS, digital advertising, and healthcare technology sales. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles479+
Top employerAbbVie
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring105
Work type39% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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SMB Senior Account Executive, Comcast Business
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SMB Senior Account Executive, Comcast Business
Comcast
Sacramento, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$70k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Business Account Executive - Stakeholder Engagement Manager (Behavioral Health Business Industry)
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Business Account Executive - Stakeholder Engagement Manager (Behavioral Health Business Industry)
Journey 4 Success
California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$6,000 - $10k/yr

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Outside Sales Account Executive - Los Angeles, CA
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Outside Sales Account Executive - Los Angeles, CA
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California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
1,001-5,000

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Outside Sales Account Executive - City of San Francisco, CA
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Outside Sales Account Executive - City of San Francisco, CA
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California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
1,001-5,000

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Amazon.com
Principal Account Executive
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Principal Account Executive
Amazon.com
Irvine, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
$161k - $218k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Account Executive Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Santa Ana
9 jobs
Oakland
8 jobs
Riverside
8 jobs

Account Executive Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • AbbVie
    AbbVie18
  • Spectrum
    Spectrum14
  • Block
    Block11
  • T-Mobile
    T-Mobile11
  • Amazon
    Amazon6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software19
  • Marketing & Advertising3
  • Insurance2
  • Medical Devices2
  • Accounting & Auditing2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in account executive jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing and growing a client portfolio or book of business
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, common across California technology and enterprise employers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for enterprise and mid-market client engagement
  • Ability to meet or exceed quota in a full-cycle sales environment
  • Familiarity with California's technology, media, or life sciences industry verticals preferred

Account Executive Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a account executive in California?

Most account executive roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications, though some technology and SaaS employers hire candidates with equivalent demonstrated sales experience. California does not require a state-issued license to work as an account executive. The typical path starts with an inside sales or business development representative role at a California technology, media, or financial services company, then advances to a full account executive position after consistent quota performance.

Which companies hire account executives in California?

Employers hiring account executives in California right now include AbbVie, Spectrum, and Block, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of enterprise technology headquarters and major media and financial services firms means account executive hiring here tends to be high-volume and ongoing compared to most other states.

Which California cities have the most account executive jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and California have the most account executive openings in California. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area lead because of the dense concentration of enterprise software and SaaS headquarters, Los Angeles follows as the center of media, entertainment technology, and digital advertising sales, and San Diego draws significant volume from its life sciences, defense technology, and cybersecurity employers.

Are there remote account executive jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, since account executive work is fundamentally relationship- and communication-driven rather than on-site or hands-on. About 79% of account executive openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly California technology and SaaS employers have adopted distributed sales teams. Fully remote roles tend to concentrate in SaaS, digital media, and cloud services verticals.

How can I get hired as a account executive in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a business development representative or inside sales role at a California technology or SaaS company, where structured sales training programs are common at employers like Salesforce, Workday, and ServiceNow, all of which run new-hire sales onboarding cohorts. Candidates can also move laterally from customer success, account management, or marketing roles. Building familiarity with CRM platforms and earning a recognized sales certification strengthens applications when direct quota-carrying experience is limited.

Where can I find and apply to account executive jobs in California?

You can find and apply to account executive jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across technology, media, financial services, life sciences, and more. Find a role that fits and apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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