Business Development Associate Jobs in California
Business Development Associate jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from technology, life sciences, media, and enterprise software companies at every level from entry-level through senior associate. The largest concentrations of openings are in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies such as Salesforce, Broadcom, and Kaiser Permanente consistently hire for these roles. The most in-demand specialties in California include SaaS sales development, healthcare and biotech partnerships, and enterprise account growth. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Job Overview:
As the Business Development Associate (BDA), you will be responsible for driving Financial Advisor lead flow to LPL’s Advisor Recruiting team in order to increase sales. This will be done through prospecting, lead qualification, and effective reporting. Primary prospecting efforts will be phone based (cold-calling) with supplemental efforts using digital means (email campaigns and social media).
Responsibilities:
- Prospect financial advisors to gauge/create interest in meeting with a LPL recruiter
- Use the news cycle, territory makeup and direction of the recruiters/leaders to execute on weekly prospecting campaigns
- Use independent judgement to qualify a lead, determining if the lead should be introduced to the pipeline by presenting to the Internal Regional Director or field Regional Director
- 100 outreaches per day – cold calls (primary), individual emails and social media outreaches (LinkedIn)
- Utilize Salesforce.com to track individual KPIs and understand the impact of lead flow on territory funnel and results
- Develop skillset, knowledge base and industry experience in order to qualify for next level opportunity as an Internal Regional Director.
What are we looking for?
We want high-energy, strong collaborators who can deliver a world class, sales experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Sales experience or similar related degree
Core Competencies:
- Highly motivated and resilient by achieving sales targets consistently
- Ability to quickly build rapport, primarily via phone based communication
- Comfortable with some travel, two times per year for training
- Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Salesforce, MS Outlook
- Experience or understanding of broker/dealers, advisory, finance or sales principals
Preferences:
- Must be in office 3 days a week (Tuesday - Thursday)
Pay Range:
57,750.00 - 96,250.00
The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Business Development Associate Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal27

- DoorDash25

- Google25

- Bank Of Montreal20

- Pinterest20

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software287
- Consulting & Professional Services117
- Banking & Financial Services109
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals102
- Investment & Asset Management85
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business development associate jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Ability to research prospects and build pipeline through outbound outreach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing conversations
- Familiarity with California's technology, life sciences, or enterprise software sectors
- Comfort working toward measurable quotas or business development targets
Business Development Associate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business development associate in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or communications as the baseline credential. Business development associates in California are not subject to state licensing or registration requirements, so the hiring path centers on education, relevant internship or sales experience, and demonstrated CRM proficiency. Completing a certificate in sales or business development from a California community college or UC extension program can strengthen a candidacy for competitive roles at technology and life sciences companies.
Which companies hire business development associates in California?
Employers hiring business development associates in California right now include Alvarez & Marsal, DoorDash, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, biotech firms, and enterprise software companies means openings are spread across both large established employers and well-funded growth-stage companies.
Which California cities have the most business development associate jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most business development associate openings in California. San Francisco and its surrounding Bay Area suburbs lead because of the dense cluster of enterprise software and SaaS headquarters there, while Los Angeles draws openings from media, entertainment technology, and healthtech companies, and San Diego's strength in biotech and defense technology sustains consistent demand in that market.
Are there remote business development associate jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 26% of business development associate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves phone, video, and digital outreach rather than in-person activity. Prospecting, pipeline research, and initial discovery calls are the tasks most consistently done remotely, while enterprise deal stages and key account meetings tend to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a business development associate in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to sales development representative or business development representative roles, which California technology and SaaS companies treat as structured entry points into business development careers. Companies such as Salesforce and Oracle run formal associate and rotational programs in California that are designed for recent graduates. A Salesforce Administrator or HubSpot Sales certification, combined with a documented internship or campus sales experience, gives candidates a concrete edge over those with only a degree.
Where can I find and apply to business development associate jobs in California?
You can find and apply to business development associate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across technology, life sciences, and enterprise sectors. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and target city, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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