Business Sales Representative Jobs in California

Business Sales Representative jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, financial services, and commercial real estate, with openings at every level from entry-level account development to senior enterprise sales. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego lead hiring volume, anchored by established employers such as Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Cisco that maintain large California sales forces. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS solutions, B2B technology services, and healthcare accounts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles289+
Top employerState Farm
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring102
Work type84% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Outside Sales Representative
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ABC Supply Co., Inc.
New 6m ago
Outside Sales Representative
ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Sun Valley, California
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
Business Development
$60k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tekion Corp
Inside Sales Representative II
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Tekion Corp
New 3h ago
Inside Sales Representative II
Tekion Corp
Pleasanton, California
Sales
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Inside Sales
Business Development
$88k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Frette
Luxury Sales Representative
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Frette
New 10h ago
Luxury Sales Representative
Frette
Palo Alto, California
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$22 - $24/hr
On-Site
None
51-200

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Instrument Sales Representative
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
New 13h ago
Instrument Sales Representative
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sacramento, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$105k - $145k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Instrument Sales Representative
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
New 13h ago
Instrument Sales Representative
Thermo Fisher Scientific
San Francisco, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$105k - $145k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Business Sales Representative Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
63 jobs
Los Angeles
21 jobs
Sacramento
19 jobs
San Diego
12 jobs
San Jose
10 jobs
Bakersfield
7 jobs
Sunnyvale
6 jobs
Campbell
5 jobs
Irvine
5 jobs

Business Sales Representative Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • State Farm
    State Farm32
  • Northwestern Mutual
    Northwestern Mutual18
  • First American
    First American11
  • Herc Rentals
    Herc Rentals9
  • Fiserv
    Fiserv8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software94
  • Insurance54
  • Construction & Real Estate22
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Distribution & Wholesale11

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business sales representative jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a closely related field preferred by most California employers
  • Proven experience managing a full B2B sales cycle from prospecting through close
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, which dominates California technology-sector teams
  • Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to present to mid-market and enterprise clients
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed assigned revenue quotas in a competitive territory
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills suited to California's diverse business environment

Business Sales Representative Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business sales representative in California?

Most California employers look for a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, though many will consider equivalent experience. Business sales representatives in California do not require a state-issued license for most industries, but roles in insurance sales require a California Department of Insurance license and financial product sales require FINRA registration. Starting in an inside sales, sales development, or account coordinator role at a California technology, healthcare, or financial services company is the most common path to a full business sales representative position.

How much do business sales representatives make in California?

Business sales representatives in California earn a median of about $80,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,240 for the lowest 10% to over $168,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire business sales representatives in California?

Employers hiring business sales representatives in California right now include State Farm, Northwestern Mutual, and First American, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of technology headquarters, major health systems, and financial services firms means business sales representative roles appear across a broad range of industries and company sizes throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most business sales representative jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento have the most business sales representative openings in California. San Francisco's concentration of enterprise software and fintech companies drives the Bay Area volume, Los Angeles anchors hiring across media, healthcare, and commercial real estate, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors generate consistent demand for sales professionals with technical backgrounds.

Are there remote business sales representative jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 16% of business sales representative openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the role's phone and video-first workflows in sectors like SaaS and financial services. Inside sales and account management functions are the segments most likely to be offered on a fully remote basis by California employers.

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

The most realistic entry path is a sales development representative or business development representative role, which large California technology companies in the Bay Area and Los Angeles use as structured pipelines into full business sales positions. Employers such as Oracle, SAP, and mid-market SaaS companies headquartered in California run associate sales programs designed for recent graduates. Earning a Salesforce certification or completing a California community college certificate in sales or business development gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for those openings.

Where can I find and apply to business sales representative jobs in California?

You can find and apply to business sales representative jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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