Group Account Director Jobs in California
Group Account Director jobs in California are concentrated in advertising, public relations, technology, and entertainment marketing, with demand at every level from senior account supervisor to executive group director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the principal hiring hubs, home to agencies and brand teams at companies such as Omnicom, Publicis, and NBCUniversal that maintain deep California footprints. The most sought-after specialties include integrated campaign management, technology client services, and entertainment brand partnerships. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Account Manager, Ticket & Group Sales
Location: Stockton, CA
Reports to: Director, Sales & Services
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Stockton Kings are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Account Manager, Ticket & Group Sales to generate ticket revenue and create memorable experiences for fans, businesses, organizations, and community groups.
This role is responsible for developing new business and selling a variety of Stockton Kings ticket products, with an emphasis on group tickets and experiences, season memberships, and other ticket packages. The Account Manager will build relationships with prospective customers, identify opportunities within the community, and develop customized experiences that drive attendance and long-term engagement with the Stockton Kings.
Key Responsibilities
Ticket & Group Sales
- Meet or exceed individual revenue, activity, and performance goals across Stockton Kings ticket products.
- Generate new business through outbound prospecting, referrals, networking, appointments, events, and community outreach.
- Sell group tickets and experiences, season memberships, premium products, and other ticket packages.
- Develop relationships with businesses, schools, youth sports organizations, nonprofits, community groups, and other prospective customers.
- Create customized group experiences and ticket packages based on customer needs and objectives.
- Conduct in-person and virtual sales presentations, arena appointments, and group leader meetings.
- Identify opportunities to grow business through repeat purchases, referrals, upgrades, and additional experiences.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently follow up with prospects and customers.
Customer Experience & Relationship Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned customers and group leaders from initial sale through event execution.
- Deliver proactive, personalized service that encourages repeat business and long-term relationships.
- Coordinate group experiences, special ticket programs, and event-day details to ensure successful execution.
- Respond to customer questions and requests in a timely and professional manner.
Game Day & Event Responsibilities
- Work Stockton Kings home games and select events, supporting sales and customer engagement initiatives.
- Connect with prospects and customers through appointments, sales tables, group experiences, and in-game events.
- Support the execution of group benefits, fan experiences, and special ticket programs.
Sales Operations & Collaboration
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity, opportunities, and account information in Salesforce and ticketing systems.
- Process ticket orders and payments accurately and ensure proper fulfillment.
- Partner with Marketing, Community Relations, Partnerships, and Game Entertainment to identify leads and develop compelling group experiences.
- Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
- Share customer feedback and marketplace insights to help improve ticket products and sales strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
- Previous ticket sales, group sales, business development, hospitality, or other revenue-generating experience preferred.
- Strong prospecting, sales, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Highly motivated with strong personal accountability and a desire to achieve goals.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customers, events, and priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Salesforce and ticketing platform experience preferred.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, home games, and select events as required.
Compensation:
Total Anticipated First-Year Earnings: $42,000–$65,000+, including base salary, commission, and bonus.
- Base Salary: $42,000
- Commission: Unlimited earning potential
- Bonus: Eligible for a competitive team bonus pool
Total compensation & offer package will include the following:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
- Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays + Summer Fridays
- Employer 401(k) match
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!
Title: Account Manager, Ticket & Group Sales
Location: Stockton, CA
Reports to: Director, Sales & Services
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Stockton Kings are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Account Manager, Ticket & Group Sales to generate ticket revenue and create memorable experiences for fans, businesses, organizations, and community groups.
This role is responsible for developing new business and selling a variety of Stockton Kings ticket products, with an emphasis on group tickets and experiences, season memberships, and other ticket packages. The Account Manager will build relationships with prospective customers, identify opportunities within the community, and develop customized experiences that drive attendance and long-term engagement with the Stockton Kings.
Key Responsibilities
Ticket & Group Sales
- Meet or exceed individual revenue, activity, and performance goals across Stockton Kings ticket products.
- Generate new business through outbound prospecting, referrals, networking, appointments, events, and community outreach.
- Sell group tickets and experiences, season memberships, premium products, and other ticket packages.
- Develop relationships with businesses, schools, youth sports organizations, nonprofits, community groups, and other prospective customers.
- Create customized group experiences and ticket packages based on customer needs and objectives.
- Conduct in-person and virtual sales presentations, arena appointments, and group leader meetings.
- Identify opportunities to grow business through repeat purchases, referrals, upgrades, and additional experiences.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently follow up with prospects and customers.
Customer Experience & Relationship Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned customers and group leaders from initial sale through event execution.
- Deliver proactive, personalized service that encourages repeat business and long-term relationships.
- Coordinate group experiences, special ticket programs, and event-day details to ensure successful execution.
- Respond to customer questions and requests in a timely and professional manner.
Game Day & Event Responsibilities
- Work Stockton Kings home games and select events, supporting sales and customer engagement initiatives.
- Connect with prospects and customers through appointments, sales tables, group experiences, and in-game events.
- Support the execution of group benefits, fan experiences, and special ticket programs.
Sales Operations & Collaboration
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity, opportunities, and account information in Salesforce and ticketing systems.
- Process ticket orders and payments accurately and ensure proper fulfillment.
- Partner with Marketing, Community Relations, Partnerships, and Game Entertainment to identify leads and develop compelling group experiences.
- Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
- Share customer feedback and marketplace insights to help improve ticket products and sales strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
- Previous ticket sales, group sales, business development, hospitality, or other revenue-generating experience preferred.
- Strong prospecting, sales, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Highly motivated with strong personal accountability and a desire to achieve goals.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customers, events, and priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Salesforce and ticketing platform experience preferred.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, home games, and select events as required.
Compensation:
Total Anticipated First-Year Earnings: $42,000–$65,000+, including base salary, commission, and bonus.
- Base Salary: $42,000
- Commission: Unlimited earning potential
- Bonus: Eligible for a competitive team bonus pool
Total compensation & offer package will include the following:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
- Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays + Summer Fridays
- Employer 401(k) match
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in group account director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related business field
- Seven or more years of account management experience within an agency or brand organization
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams of account managers and supervisors
- Proven ability to manage large multi-million-dollar client portfolios and budgets
- Strong background in integrated campaign strategy across digital, social, and traditional channels
- Experience working with California-based technology, entertainment, or consumer brand clients
Group Account Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a group account director in California?
The path to group account director in California typically begins with a bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or business, followed by progressive agency or brand-side experience moving from account coordinator through account manager and supervisor levels. California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Hiring managers at California agencies consistently expect demonstrated leadership of account teams, cross-functional campaign experience, and a portfolio of retained client relationships before promoting or hiring at the director level.
How much do group account directors make in California?
Group account directors in California earn a median of about $167,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,800 for the lowest 10% to over $321,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire group account directors in California?
Employers hiring group account directors in California right now include Aon, PIMCO, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of global agency holding companies, major technology brands, and entertainment studios makes it one of the most consistently active states for this role.
Which California cities have the most group account director jobs?
Irvine, Inglewood, and Stockton account for the largest share of group account director openings in California. Los Angeles dominates due to its entertainment, consumer, and advertising agency ecosystem, while San Francisco and San Diego draw openings through their technology and biotech brand clients, with established agency offices in both metros supporting consistent director-level hiring.
Are there remote group account director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, because group account directors spend much of their time in strategic planning, client calls, and internal reviews that translate well to remote formats. About 0% of group account director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting agency and brand flexibility at this level. Client pitch preparation and major campaign kickoffs are the parts of the role most likely to require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a group account director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to join a California agency or in-house brand team as an account coordinator or assistant account executive and advance through structured promotion tracks. Large California-based agency networks and technology company marketing departments regularly hire at junior levels with the intention of developing talent into senior roles. Building expertise in a specific vertical, such as entertainment, technology, or consumer packaged goods, and earning a Google or Meta certification can accelerate the path from associate to director in California's competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to group account director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to group account director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across agencies, brands, and technology companies. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and industry focus, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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