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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Overview

Open roles43+
Top employerBlock
Top citySan Francisco Bay Area, CA
Cities hiring15
Work type70% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Eurofins
Area Sales Manager
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Added 3d ago
Area Sales Manager
Eurofins
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Enterprise Sales
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Procept BioRobotics
Area Sales Manager
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Procept BioRobotics
Added 1w ago
Area Sales Manager
Procept BioRobotics
San Jose, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Owens Corning
Sr Area Sales Manager
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Owens Corning
Added 1w ago
Sr Area Sales Manager
Owens Corning
Fresno, California
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Inside Sales
Business Development
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Global Lending Services
Area Sales Manager
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Global Lending Services
Added 2w ago
Area Sales Manager
Global Lending Services
Modesto, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Owens Corning
Sr Area Sales Manager
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Owens Corning
Added 3w ago
Sr Area Sales Manager
Owens Corning
San Francisco, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$79k - $109k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Area Sales Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco Bay Area
15 jobs
Bay Area
5 jobs
San Francisco
5 jobs
Modesto
4 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Oakland
2 jobs
Anaheim
1 jobs
Carson
1 jobs
Compton
1 jobs

Area Sales Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Block
    Block10
  • Topcon Healthcare
    Topcon Healthcare3
  • Georgia-Pacific
    Georgia-Pacific2
  • Johnson & Johnson
    Johnson & Johnson2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices9
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Manufacturing5
  • Law & Legal Services4
  • Science & Research3

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 Block, Block, and Topcon Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 Bay Area, Bay Area, and San Francisco 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 30% of area sales manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 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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