Business Development Consultant Jobs in California

Business Development Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, life sciences, financial services, and professional services, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior principal. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the primary hiring hubs, where companies like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Deloitte maintain large California operations and recruit regularly for business development talent. The most in-demand specialties include SaaS and enterprise software growth, healthcare market expansion, and strategic partnerships. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerKaiser Permanente
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring7
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryNon-Profit

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Investigative Consultant - Business Development
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Investigative Consultant - Business Development
Frasco Inc.
Irvine, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$70k - $91k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Oracle Program Lead - Senior Principal, Business Consulting - Infosys Consulting
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Oracle Program Lead - Senior Principal, Business Consulting - Infosys Consulting
Infosys
San Francisco, California
Cloud Engineering
Consulting & Professional Services
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$210k - $257k/yr
10,000+

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Business Development Representative – Restaurant & Bar Consulting
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Business Development Representative – Restaurant & Bar Consulting
Hospitality Consultants Network
Corona, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$25 - $30/hr
Hybrid

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Manager, Consulting - Business Ventures Development and Program Management
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Manager, Consulting - Business Ventures Development and Program Management
Kaiser Permanente
Pasadena, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$139k - $180k/yr
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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Sales Services Specialist VI, National - Business Consulting
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Sales Services Specialist VI, National - Business Consulting
Kaiser Permanente
Burbank, California
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$197k - $255k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Business Development Consultant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
8 jobs
Corona
1 job
Irvine
1 job
Burbank
1 job
Oakland
1 job
Pasadena
1 job
Culver City
1 job

Business Development Consultant Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Kaiser Permanente3 open roles
EY2 open roles
PwC2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Non-Profit & Social Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business development consultant jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
  • Proven ability to build and manage a client pipeline from prospecting to close
  • Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Strong knowledge of California's target industries, including technology or life sciences
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed revenue growth and quota targets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations

Business Development Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development consultant in California?

There is no state-issued license required to work as a business development consultant in California. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related discipline. Candidates who strengthen their profile with certifications such as Certified Business Development Expert (CBDE) or a Salesforce credential are more competitive in the California market, particularly in technology and healthcare sectors where those credentials carry weight.

Which companies hire business development consultants in California?

Employers hiring business development consultants in California right now include Kaiser Permanente, EY, and PwC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, large healthcare systems, and professional services firms means ongoing demand across a wide range of employer types and deal sizes.

Which California cities have the most business development consultant jobs?

San Francisco, Corona, and Irvine have the most business development consultant openings in California right now. The distribution reflects the state's economic geography: the Bay Area's technology and venture-backed startup ecosystem, Los Angeles's entertainment, media, and professional services industries, and San Diego's life sciences and defense sector each generate consistent demand for business development professionals at multiple seniority levels.

Are there remote business development consultant jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 75% of business development consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role revolves around calls, presentations, and relationship management that translate well to distributed work. Strategic and account management responsibilities tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles requiring frequent in-person client entertainment or on-site executive access typically stay hybrid.

How can I get hired as a business development consultant in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a sales development representative or account coordinator role at a California technology or healthcare company, where you build pipeline skills before moving into a full business development title. Large California employers including technology firms in the Bay Area and enterprise software companies in Los Angeles run rotational programs and associate BD tracks for new graduates. A Salesforce certification or a demonstrable portfolio of outreach campaigns strengthens a candidacy significantly against more experienced applicants.

Where can I find and apply to business development consultant jobs in California?

You can find and apply to business development consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that match your experience and target industry, then apply directly to each one.

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