Account Operations Manager Jobs in California
Account Operations Manager jobs in California are in active demand, with strong concentrations in technology services, financial services, and enterprise SaaS, and openings from entry-level operations coordinators through senior account operations leaders. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo maintain significant operations teams. The most sought-after specializations include CRM administration, revenue operations, and client lifecycle management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.
Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.
To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us.
LOCATION: Remote (USA & Canada only)
ANNUAL SALARY: 70,000 - 90,000
TYPE: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Director of Retail Strategy
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Retail Operations Manager to join our Retail Strategy team at Nex. As a Retail Operations Manager, you will support Nex Playground’s expansion in the US and globally. We encourage you to check out our interactive displays at a retailer near you: https://www.nexplayground.com/find-in-stores.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing operational projects to expand Nex Playground to new retailers and improve our relationships with existing partners. You will work closely with the retail team to bring Nex Playground to new markets through operational tasks and administrative follow-ups. You will partner closely with our Supply Chain, Marketing, Customer Experience, Design teams and external partners to manage retail expansions, promotional programs, and maintain retail relationships globally.
The position requires forward planning, strong communication capabilities, and ability to work cross functionally with teams in multiple time zones.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Facilitate and support Nex Playground’s retail partnerships through management of contracts, product distribution workflows, documentation, and regular partner meetings.
- Track and manage project timelines, workback schedules, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution of product launches, promotions, and new market expansions.
- Manage retail portals and vendor relationships, budget processing, and purchase orders needed for Nex Playground expansion within existing and new retail partnerships.
- Strategize with retail team and other key Nex stakeholders to implement and improve upon operational workflows and processes involved in establishing retail partnerships, maintaining retail partnerships, and delivering product within online and in-person stores.
- Analyze retail performance metrics and use data-driven insights to refine merchandising strategies and increase brand awareness.
- Effectively communicate project updates, risks, and timelines to cross-functional teams and leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years of experience in retail strategy and operations, e-commerce merchandising, or related fields, preferably in consumer electronics, gaming, or interactive entertainment.
- Strong understanding of shopper behavior, retail merchandising execution.
- Experience with category management, buyer relations, and retail operations with major retailers and warehouse clubs.
- Familiarity with global retail guidelines and execution processes.
- Ability to manage multiple complex merchandising projects, balancing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Exceptional project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external retail partners.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
- Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
- Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field.
Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.
We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!
Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.
We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
INTRODUCTION
Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.
Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.
To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us.
LOCATION: Remote (USA & Canada only)
ANNUAL SALARY: 70,000 - 90,000
TYPE: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Director of Retail Strategy
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Retail Operations Manager to join our Retail Strategy team at Nex. As a Retail Operations Manager, you will support Nex Playground’s expansion in the US and globally. We encourage you to check out our interactive displays at a retailer near you: https://www.nexplayground.com/find-in-stores.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing operational projects to expand Nex Playground to new retailers and improve our relationships with existing partners. You will work closely with the retail team to bring Nex Playground to new markets through operational tasks and administrative follow-ups. You will partner closely with our Supply Chain, Marketing, Customer Experience, Design teams and external partners to manage retail expansions, promotional programs, and maintain retail relationships globally.
The position requires forward planning, strong communication capabilities, and ability to work cross functionally with teams in multiple time zones.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Facilitate and support Nex Playground’s retail partnerships through management of contracts, product distribution workflows, documentation, and regular partner meetings.
- Track and manage project timelines, workback schedules, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution of product launches, promotions, and new market expansions.
- Manage retail portals and vendor relationships, budget processing, and purchase orders needed for Nex Playground expansion within existing and new retail partnerships.
- Strategize with retail team and other key Nex stakeholders to implement and improve upon operational workflows and processes involved in establishing retail partnerships, maintaining retail partnerships, and delivering product within online and in-person stores.
- Analyze retail performance metrics and use data-driven insights to refine merchandising strategies and increase brand awareness.
- Effectively communicate project updates, risks, and timelines to cross-functional teams and leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years of experience in retail strategy and operations, e-commerce merchandising, or related fields, preferably in consumer electronics, gaming, or interactive entertainment.
- Strong understanding of shopper behavior, retail merchandising execution.
- Experience with category management, buyer relations, and retail operations with major retailers and warehouse clubs.
- Familiarity with global retail guidelines and execution processes.
- Ability to manage multiple complex merchandising projects, balancing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Exceptional project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external retail partners.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
- Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
- Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field.
Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.
We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!
Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.
We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Account Operations Manager Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Finish Line116
- AutoZone78
- Gap8
- Commure5
- EVERSANA4
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail151
- Automotive82
- Technology & Software23
- Manufacturing10
- Distribution & Wholesale7
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account operations manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations, or a closely related field
- Three or more years of account management or operations experience in a B2B environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Strong cross-functional coordination skills across sales, finance, and customer success teams
- Experience with data reporting tools and operational dashboards to track account health
- Familiarity with California-based enterprise workflows, including compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act data-handling requirements
Account Operations Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an account operations manager in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field, followed by several years in account coordination, sales operations, or customer success roles. There is no state-issued license specific to account operations managers in California. Candidates who advance fastest typically build proficiency in Salesforce or a comparable CRM, gain exposure to revenue operations workflows, and move into the manager title from senior coordinator or account analyst positions at California-based technology, financial services, or healthcare organizations.
How much do account operations managers make in California?
Account operations managers in California earn a median of about $77,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,870 for the lowest 10% to over $121,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account operations managers in California?
Employers hiring account operations managers in California right now include Finish Line, AutoZone, and Gap, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of enterprise technology companies, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems means demand for this role is consistent and distributed across multiple industries rather than tied to a single sector.
Which California cities have the most account operations manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most account operations manager openings in California. The distribution follows California's major commercial centers, with San Francisco and the broader Bay Area driven by enterprise SaaS and fintech employers, Los Angeles anchored by media, healthcare, and professional services firms, and San Diego supported by its life sciences and defense technology sectors.
Are there remote account operations manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Account operations manager work is desk-based and heavily reliant on CRM platforms and digital communication tools, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 10% of account operations manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how normalized distributed work has become across California's technology and financial services employers. The portions of the role most commonly performed remotely include reporting, CRM administration, and internal stakeholder coordination.
How can I get hired as an account operations manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an account coordinator, sales operations associate, or customer success associate role at a California-based technology or financial services company. Large California employers including Salesforce, Oracle, and major regional banks regularly hire into associate-level operations programs that build toward the manager level. A demonstrated command of Salesforce or HubSpot, even through self-directed certification, gives candidates without direct experience a concrete advantage when applying to these entry programs.
Where can I find and apply to account operations manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to account operations manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metros. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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