District Sales Manager Jobs in California
District Sales Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in consumer packaged goods, medical devices, technology, and specialty distribution, with openings at every level from territory sales representative moving into management through senior regional leadership. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring markets, where major employers including Sysco, Medtronic, and Procter and Gamble maintain substantial California operations and hire district managers regularly. High demand exists for leaders who specialize in managed care accounts, foodservice distribution, and SaaS sales teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead area geography and team of Specialty Account Managers (SAMs) to ensure market penetration.
- Leads area geography and team of Specialty Account Managers (SAMs) to ensure market penetration by analyzing and understanding market dynamics and data, setting related strategic action plans and excellence in execution in order to ensure that sales goals are achieved within the Neurology space.
- Provides a clear, compelling sales purpose both clinically and business wise for the team members.
- Ensures the effective and appropriate use of resources, including territory management tools/data, cross functional partners, marketing tools, etc.
- Builds business strategy and strategic impact in line with corporate and therapeutic area goals.
- Leads market development initiatives in line with corporate and therapeutic area goals.
- Manages administrative duties, ongoing learning of self and team members, operational expenses, program funding, etc.
- Ensures that team members operate within regulatory guidelines in all aspects of promotion, program implementation and product compliance.
- Ensures the team is trained and prepared to maximize business/sales potential, and that the product message is crisp, clear and consistently delivered with high impact.
- Achieves organizational sales goal volume, proper target reach / frequency objectives as well as other relevant KPIs related to excellence in execution.
- Establishes a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the broader national Neurology sales team and establishes self as a business partner across the business unit.
- Must be able to work closely with and effectively collaborate across all divisions within the business unit to achieve business objectives.
- Develops an atmosphere of confidence and strength and creates opportunities to recognize and reward outstanding individual and team sales performance.
- Builds an organization reflecting a highly professional workforce in the eyes of external and internal partners.
- Addresses performance issues decisively and appropriately.
- Develops internal and external customer relationships to successfully drive Amgen’s business objectives within the therapeutic area.
- Fosters informative flow of insights and delivers influential messages that gain support for initiatives.
- Develops and communicates a professional growth plan for self and team members.
- Continually educates self and team on Neurology market issues / trends and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business interests.
- Applies new / innovative technologies to enhance efficiency, expands knowledge base and refines skill building.
- Weekly ride-alongs with written feedback and coaching of respective team members.
- Represent the organization at local, regional and national trade shows.
- Provide input to regional and national sales meetings (content and objectives).
- Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all customers and coworkers.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures of Amgen.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The District Sales Manager - Neurology we seek is a motivated professional with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree AND 2 years of Sales/Marketing experience
OR
Master's degree AND 6 years of Sales/Marketing experience
OR
Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of Sales/Marketing experience
And
2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Sales experience in biologics, infusion, and/or rare/specialty products preferred.
- Rare disease experience strongly preferred; Rare Disease launch experience preferred.
- Neurology experience preferred.
- Buy-and-bill experience preferred.
- Experience working with institutions and integrated delivery networks preferred.
- Requires approximately 80% travel, some overnight and weekend commitments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Professional, proactive demeanor.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Essential Core Values and Competencies:
Growth
- Manages Ambiguity
- Strategic Mindset
- Demonstrates Self-awareness
- Cultivates Innovation
- Develops Talent
Accountability
- Drives Results
- Ensures Accountability
- Decision Quality
Transparency
- Courage
- Collaboration
- Instills Trust
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
- Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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Application deadline
Amgen's application deadline for this position is 11/30; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in district sales manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most California employers
- Three or more years of B2B or territory sales experience in a California-relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, coach, and performance-manage a field sales team
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce widely required across California postings
- Valid California driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned district
- Experience meeting or exceeding quota in a multi-account California or West Coast territory
District Sales Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a district sales manager in California?
Most district sales managers in California move up from individual contributor sales roles after consistently exceeding quota and showing leadership potential. California does not require a state-issued license for general sales management, though roles in industries such as insurance, real estate, or pharmaceutical sales require the relevant California-issued license before managing licensed representatives. A bachelor's degree in business or marketing is the standard educational baseline, and completing employer-run leadership development programs accelerates the path into management.
How much do district sales managers make in California?
District sales managers in California earn a median of about $134,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $300,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire district sales managers in California?
Employers hiring district sales managers in California right now include White Cap, Spirit Halloween, and Inquis Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's size and industry mix mean openings are especially consistent in foodservice distribution, medical device sales, and enterprise software, where multi-site district structures are common across the state.
Which California cities have the most district sales manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento have the most district sales manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its dense retail, healthcare, and consumer goods base, San Francisco and San Jose reflect the region's concentration of enterprise technology companies with large field sales teams, and San Diego's biotech and medical device sector generates consistent district-level demand across Southern California.
Are there remote district sales manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. District sales management is an inherently field-based role that requires in-person presence with retail accounts, distributor partners, or a direct sales team, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 79% of district sales manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings typically involve managing inside sales teams or accounts that don't require physical store visits.
How can I get hired as a district sales manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a territory sales representative role at a California employer that promotes from within, then building a documented record of quota attainment. Large California-based distributors like Sysco and medical device companies such as Medtronic run formal sales associate and rotational programs for candidates early in their careers. Moving from an adjacent role such as account executive, sales operations analyst, or retail store manager is a common bridge. Earning a California insurance license or completing a CRM certification strengthens your application when management roles open internally.
Where can I find and apply to district sales manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to district sales manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metros. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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