Enterprise Account Director Jobs in California
Enterprise Account Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and financial technology across the full range from emerging team lead to regional vice president. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego anchor the largest share of openings, with major employers like Salesforce, Oracle, and Cisco maintaining deep enterprise sales teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS platform sales, strategic account management, and complex deal cycles in healthcare technology and fintech. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Adobe’s Creativity & Productivity Enterprise team is looking for a hardworking, proactive Account Director to ensure that the needs of our Enterprise clients are being supported. The Account Director is responsible for the sourcing and closing of new customers, and for the end-to-end management of Adobe's existing client relationships. Measures of success include revenue delivered vs. targets, up-sell and optimization effectiveness, client satisfaction and retention levels, and contribution to overall sales team and business unit. We are looking for a hunter who can demonstrate a history of quota over-achievement and deep customer relationships. There will be a defined set of enterprise accounts with greater than $1B in annual revenue.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and grow existing client base including expansion of new offerings.
Drive specific product revenue in the territory.
Build strong, lasting relationships with customers by understanding their needs and business objectives.
Perform outbound contact to existing customers to sell additional solutions.
Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of the complete capabilities of our solution offerings.
Convert customer challenges into new opportunities.
Maintain an active pipeline of forecasted opportunities to meet monthly, quarterly and annual quota objectives.
Improve overall customer satisfaction in assigned customer accounts.
* Work with various groups within Adobe (Product, Marketing, Finance and Engineering) to provide customer feedback and drive revenue opportunities in the region.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 10+ years proven track record of field account management/account executive experience.
Proven Track record selling Complex Enterprise Solutions.
Ability to forge and maintain good business relationships.
Demonstrated analytical and computer skills.
Excellent communication and presentations skills with top-notch customer service approach.
Proven experience in using quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess customer relationships and make recommendations for each account.
Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced work environment and to demonstrate thoughtful leadership in assessing problems/opportunities and recommending an approach to solving problems and pursuing opportunities.
Ability to work successfully in a team environment with your Adobe ecosystem including Renewals Specialists, Product Specialists, CSM’s, Solution Consultants and Field Marketing.
Creative problem-solving approach.
Experience in selling technology.
ABOUT ADOBE
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
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At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
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Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
EXPECTED PAY RANGE
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $229,000 - $369,600 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $255,300 - $369,600. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
STATE-SPECIFIC NOTICES
California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Enterprise Account Director Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Five97

- Yelp6

- Adobe4

- Figma3

- Fiserv3

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software52
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in enterprise account director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of enterprise B2B sales experience, preferably in California markets
- Proven ability to manage and grow accounts above one million dollars annually
- Experience selling to C-suite executives across large enterprise organizations
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, widely used by California employers
- Strong understanding of SaaS, cloud, or technology solutions sold in enterprise contexts
Enterprise Account Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a enterprise account director in California?
Becoming an enterprise account director in California typically follows a path from individual contributor sales roles through senior account executive or strategic account manager positions before stepping into a director title. California employers in software, cloud, and fintech generally require a bachelor's degree and a track of progressively larger enterprise deals. No state-issued license applies to this role, but certifications from organizations like Salesforce or AWS carry real weight with California hiring managers in technology-heavy sectors.
How much do enterprise account directors make in California?
Enterprise account directors 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 enterprise account directors in California?
Employers hiring enterprise account directors in California right now include Five9, Yelp, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of enterprise software and cloud companies means that both established technology giants and fast-scaling SaaS firms maintain active enterprise sales leadership teams across the state year-round.
Which California cities have the most enterprise account director jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most enterprise account director openings in California. San Francisco dominates because of its concentration of enterprise software headquarters and venture-backed SaaS companies, Los Angeles draws from media technology and healthcare IT employers, and San Diego's strong defense technology and biotech sectors keep enterprise sales leadership roles consistently active in that market.
Are there remote enterprise account director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 44% of enterprise account director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves virtual executive meetings and digital account management rather than on-site presence. Strategic account planning, executive business reviews, and pipeline management are the parts of the role most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a enterprise account director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a senior account executive or strategic account manager role at a California-based technology or SaaS company. Large California employers like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday run structured sales development and account management programs that build the skills directors need. Earning a Salesforce Administrator or AWS Cloud Practitioner certification strengthens a candidate's profile, and internal promotions from enterprise sales teams are consistently the most common route into first director titles across the state.
Where can I find and apply to enterprise account director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to enterprise account director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and target industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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