Area Sales Manager Jobs in California
Area Sales Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in technology, medical devices, consumer packaged goods, and industrial distribution and openings at every level from territory representative to senior regional manager. The largest concentrations of hiring are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Abbott Laboratories, and Sysco maintain significant California operations. Cloud software, life sciences, and specialty distribution are the specialties driving the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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You are organized, detail-oriented, and great at supporting a busy sales team. You keep information accurate, communication clear, and tasks moving forward. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can successfully manage competing priorities, and enjoy working with multiple teams and locations. If you enjoy helping departments stay organized while providing excellent internal and external service, keep reading.
The Role
As an Area Sales Coordinator, you will provide administrative and sales support for multiple properties, with a primary focus on Courtyard Santa Ana while also supporting Hampton Inn and Courtyard Cypress as business needs require. You will work closely with property sales leaders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, maintain accurate records, assist with client communications, and help drive overall sales success across the portfolio.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide administrative support to the sales teams across multiple hotel locations
- Prepare contracts, proposals, reports, presentations, and other sales-related documents
- Maintain accurate files, calendars, customer databases, and sales records
- Assist with incoming calls, emails, and client communications in a professional and timely manner
- Coordinate site visits, meetings, and event details, and follow up on client requests
- Enter and maintain data in sales and CRM systems
- Support lead management, account updates, and reporting activities
- Collaborate with team members across Courtyard Santa Ana, Hampton Inn, and Courtyard Cypress to support sales initiatives and business development efforts
- Assist with general office and administrative duties as needed
Why You Will Love It Here
- Competitive pay and benefits that support your life inside and outside the hotel
- The opportunity to gain experience supporting multiple hotel brands and markets
- A positive, collaborative, and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to learn and grow within hotel sales and hospitality operations
- A role where your organization, communication skills, and attention to detail make a measurable impact
Ready to Join the Team
If you are ready to support a high performing sales team across multiple hotel properties and play an important role in driving business success, we would love to meet you.
Apply now.
EOE
What Makes You You
- Strong administrative or hospitality experience
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Professional, polished, and detail‑oriented
- Comfortable with technology and office platforms
- A team player who loves structure and people
- Valid driving license
You are organized, detail-oriented, and great at supporting a busy sales team. You keep information accurate, communication clear, and tasks moving forward. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can successfully manage competing priorities, and enjoy working with multiple teams and locations. If you enjoy helping departments stay organized while providing excellent internal and external service, keep reading.
The Role
As an Area Sales Coordinator, you will provide administrative and sales support for multiple properties, with a primary focus on Courtyard Santa Ana while also supporting Hampton Inn and Courtyard Cypress as business needs require. You will work closely with property sales leaders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, maintain accurate records, assist with client communications, and help drive overall sales success across the portfolio.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide administrative support to the sales teams across multiple hotel locations
- Prepare contracts, proposals, reports, presentations, and other sales-related documents
- Maintain accurate files, calendars, customer databases, and sales records
- Assist with incoming calls, emails, and client communications in a professional and timely manner
- Coordinate site visits, meetings, and event details, and follow up on client requests
- Enter and maintain data in sales and CRM systems
- Support lead management, account updates, and reporting activities
- Collaborate with team members across Courtyard Santa Ana, Hampton Inn, and Courtyard Cypress to support sales initiatives and business development efforts
- Assist with general office and administrative duties as needed
Why You Will Love It Here
- Competitive pay and benefits that support your life inside and outside the hotel
- The opportunity to gain experience supporting multiple hotel brands and markets
- A positive, collaborative, and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to learn and grow within hotel sales and hospitality operations
- A role where your organization, communication skills, and attention to detail make a measurable impact
Ready to Join the Team
If you are ready to support a high performing sales team across multiple hotel properties and play an important role in driving business success, we would love to meet you.
Apply now.
EOE
What Makes You You
- Strong administrative or hospitality experience
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Professional, polished, and detail‑oriented
- Comfortable with technology and office platforms
- A team player who loves structure and people
- Valid driving license
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Area Sales Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lakeshore Learning Materials11
- Swickard Auto4
- WESTERN FUNDING INCORPORATED4
- Georgia-Pacific3
- IKEA2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in area sales manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Three or more years of outside or territory sales experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a defined multi-account geographic territory
- Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage pipelines and forecasting
- Strong ability to recruit, coach, and performance-manage a team of field sales representatives
- Valid California driver's license and willingness to travel frequently within assigned territory
Area Sales Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a area sales manager in California?
Most area sales managers in California start in individual contributor sales roles, such as account executive or territory representative, before moving into management. California does not require a state-issued license specifically for sales management, but roles in industries like medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or insurance may require product-specific certifications or a California insurance license issued by the California Department of Insurance. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is the standard educational baseline California employers expect.
How much do area sales managers make in California?
Area 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 area sales managers in California?
Employers hiring area sales managers in California right now include Lakeshore Learning Materials, Swickard Auto, and WESTERN FUNDING INCORPORATED, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, life sciences companies, and large consumer goods distributors means hiring activity is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which California cities have the most area sales manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and California have the most area sales manager openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer market size and density of consumer, healthcare, and distribution employers, while San Francisco and San Diego reflect the strong technology and life sciences presence in those metros, which consistently generate regional sales management roles.
Are there remote area sales manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Area sales manager roles are inherently field-based, requiring regular in-person visits to customers, retail accounts, or distributor partners, which limits how much of the work can be done remotely. About 75% of area sales manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be roles where account management and strategic oversight outweigh hands-on territory coverage.
How can I get hired as a area sales manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a quota-carrying individual contributor role first, then building toward management. Large California employers in technology and medical devices, including those headquartered in Silicon Valley and the San Diego biotech corridor, run structured sales development and associate account executive programs designed for candidates without prior experience. Moving laterally from roles like sales development representative, account coordinator, or inside sales associate builds the pipeline and forecasting exposure California hiring managers look for before promoting into area management.
Where can I find and apply to area sales manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to area sales manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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