Business Development Lead Jobs in California

Business Development Lead jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, enterprise software, life sciences, and professional services, with openings at every level from associate business development roles through senior and director-track positions. The highest volume of hiring clusters in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Google, and Thermo Fisher Scientific maintain large commercial teams. The most in-demand specialties in California are SaaS sales partnerships, strategic alliances, and healthcare and biotech market development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles43
Top employerAmerican Heart Association
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring23
Work type50% On-site
Top industryScience

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Cabrillo Hospice
Hospice Sales & Business Development Lead
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Hospice Sales & Business Development Lead
Cabrillo Hospice
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$85k - $120k/yr

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Meta
Strategic Activations Lead, Business Development
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Strategic Activations Lead, Business Development
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$193k - $269k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Meta
Strategic Activations Lead, Business Development
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Strategic Activations Lead, Business Development
Meta
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$193k - $269k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Technical Business Development Lead, SATCOM
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Technical Business Development Lead, SATCOM
Oso Semiconductor Inc.
Mountain View, California
Business Strategy
Marketing
Product Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Amazon.com
Business Development Lead, Amazon Music
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Business Development Lead, Amazon Music
Amazon.com
Culver City, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$176k - $238k/yr
10,000+

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Business Development Lead Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
7 jobs
San Jose
4 jobs
San Diego
4 jobs
Cupertino
3 jobs
Culver City
3 jobs
Los Angeles
3 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Fresno
1 job
Goleta
1 job

Business Development Lead Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • American Heart Association
    American Heart Association11
  • Apple
    Apple4
  • Meta
    Meta3
  • Google
    Google2
  • Amazon
    Amazon2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • Non-Profit & Social Services

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field from an accredited institution
  • Proven experience closing enterprise or partnership deals in a California-relevant industry
  • Strong command of CRM platforms such as Salesforce, standard across California tech and life sciences employers
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage a pipeline from prospecting through contract execution
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, legal, and marketing teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills suited to executive-level stakeholder engagement

Business Development Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development lead in California?

Most business development leads in California come up through sales, account management, or marketing roles and move into business development once they have demonstrated pipeline ownership and deal-closing experience. No state-issued license is required, but California employers in regulated industries such as life sciences or financial services often expect relevant industry certifications or sector-specific knowledge. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is the standard baseline, and experience with enterprise sales cycles is typically expected before stepping into a lead role.

How much do business development leads make in California?

Business development leads in California earn a median of about $81,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,200 for the lowest 10% to over $155,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire business development leads in California?

Employers hiring business development leads in California right now include American Heart Association, Apple, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, biotech firms, and enterprise software companies makes it one of the deepest markets in the country for this role.

Which California cities have the most business development lead jobs?

San Francisco, San Jose, and San Diego have the most business development lead openings in California. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area drive volume through its density of SaaS and enterprise technology headquarters, Los Angeles attracts openings across media, entertainment tech, and professional services, and San Diego's strong life sciences and defense sectors sustain consistent demand for business development talent.

Are there remote business development lead jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of business development lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on calls, virtual demos, and digital relationship management rather than on-site presence. The portions of the job most likely to remain fully remote are inbound pipeline development, partner communications, and market research.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from a sales development representative or account executive role, both of which are widely available at California technology and SaaS companies that run structured associate programs, including those at large Bay Area employers. Demonstrating a track of outbound outreach, pipeline contribution, or partner coordination gives candidates a concrete foundation. A portfolio showing market research, competitive analysis, or a documented deal process can differentiate applicants without formal lead-level titles on their resume.

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

You can find and apply to business development lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and target market, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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