Business Development Specialist Jobs in California

Business Development Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, life sciences, financial services, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level account associates through senior strategic partnership roles. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Qualcomm, which maintain substantial and ongoing business development functions across the state. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS sales development, healthcare partnerships, and enterprise account growth. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles53
Top employerHungryPanda
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring35
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Business Development Specialist - Power Utility
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Business Development Specialist - Power Utility
ASSA ABLOY Group
California
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$115k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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AI Innovation & Business Development Specialist
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AI Innovation & Business Development Specialist
Axent Corpoation
Irvine, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$59k - $79k/yr
On-Site

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Senior Business Development Specialist
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Senior Business Development Specialist
Golden Hippo
Los Angeles, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$77k - $102k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
201-500

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Business Development & Community Outreach Specialist, Adolescent Mental Health (PHP/IOP)
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Business Development & Community Outreach Specialist, Adolescent Mental Health (PHP/IOP)
Teen Behavioral Healthcare Company
Los Angeles, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$79k.93 - $90k/yr
On-Site

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Business Development & Marketing Coordinator for Dental Specialist
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Business Development & Marketing Coordinator for Dental Specialist
Coastal Endodontic Studio
San Luis Obispo, California
Content & Communications
Marketing
Public Relations (PR)
$25 - $33/hr
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Business Development Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
7 jobs
San Francisco
5 jobs
San Diego
3 jobs
Fremont
2 jobs
Palo Alto
2 jobs
San Luis Obispo
2 jobs
Brea
1 job
Corona
1 job
Irvine
1 job

Business Development Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

HungryPanda6 open roles
WilmerHale2 open roles
ASSA ABLOY2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field required
  • Two or more years of B2B sales or account development experience in California markets
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage a California regional pipeline from prospecting to close
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot to manage leads and report metrics
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills for enterprise and mid-market client engagements
  • Familiarity with California's technology, life sciences, or financial services industry landscape

Business Development Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development specialist in California?

A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field is the standard entry point for business development specialist roles in California. No state-issued license is required for most positions. California employers, particularly in technology and life sciences, value candidates who pair that foundation with demonstrated CRM proficiency, a portfolio of measurable pipeline results, and familiarity with the specific vertical they hire for, whether SaaS, biotech, or financial services.

How much do business development specialists make in California?

Business development specialists in California earn a median of about $94,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,440 for the lowest 10% to over $181,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire business development specialists in California?

Employers hiring business development specialists in California right now include HungryPanda, WilmerHale, and ASSA ABLOY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, health systems, and enterprise software companies means demand is spread across both established multinationals and fast-growing regional firms.

Which California cities have the most business development specialist jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the most business development specialist openings in California. San Francisco leads because of the density of enterprise technology and SaaS headquarters there, Los Angeles draws volume from its mix of entertainment, media, and healthcare organizations, and San Diego reflects strong demand from its life sciences and defense contractor clusters.

Are there remote business development specialist jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 37% of business development specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role revolves around calls, video demos, and digital outreach rather than in-person presence. Roles focused on outbound prospecting and inside sales tend to be the most consistently remote, while senior partnership and enterprise roles more often require periodic on-site time with clients or leadership.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a sales development representative or business development representative role, which California technology and SaaS companies hire for in volume and treat as a formal pipeline into senior business development positions. Employers like Salesforce and Oracle run structured new-graduate programs that train candidates on enterprise sales methodology before promoting into specialist tracks. A Salesforce Administrator credential or HubSpot certification gives candidates a concrete edge, and lateral moves from customer success or account coordination roles at California-based firms are a well-established route in.

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

You can find and apply to business development specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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