Market Development Manager Jobs in California

Market Development Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, life sciences, and consumer goods, with openings ranging from entry-level associate roles through senior director-track positions. The heaviest hiring clusters in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Abbott Laboratories, and The Walt Disney Company maintain large commercial teams. The most in-demand specializations are enterprise SaaS market development, medical device and diagnostics expansion, and channel partnership development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles82+
Top employerBlock
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring31
Work type82% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Global Market Development Manager
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Global Market Development Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, California
Marketing
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Growth Marketing
Product Marketing
Business Development
$94k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Global Market Development Manager
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Global Market Development Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, California
Marketing
Customer Success
Product Marketing
Growth Marketing
$103k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Global Market Development Manager
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Global Market Development Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
South San Francisco, California
Marketing
Customer Success
Product Marketing
Growth Marketing
$103k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Integrated Market Development Manager
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Integrated Market Development Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, California
Marketing
Sales
Growth Marketing
Product Marketing
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$103k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Market Development Manager
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Market Development Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, California
Marketing
Project & Program Management
Growth Marketing
Product Marketing
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$103k - $137k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Market Development Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
20 jobs
Los Angeles
9 jobs
Carlsbad
7 jobs
Irvine
5 jobs
Beverly Hills
3 jobs
El Segundo
3 jobs
La Jolla
3 jobs
San Diego
3 jobs
Gardena
2 jobs

Market Development Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Block
    Block6
  • City National Bank
    City National Bank6
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific6
  • Bank Of Montreal
    Bank Of Montreal4
  • Columbia Bank
    Columbia Bank3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services21
  • Technology & Software17
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Investment & Asset Management5
  • Science & Research5

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in market development manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most California employers
  • Three or more years of experience in market development, sales, or business development
  • Demonstrated ability to build go-to-market strategies and pipeline within a California industry vertical
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, widely used across California technology and healthcare employers
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with product, sales, and marketing teams
  • Experience presenting market analyses and opportunity assessments to senior leadership stakeholders

Market Development Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a market development manager in California?

Most market development manager roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline, though no state-issued license or California-specific credential governs the role. Employers in technology and life sciences hubs like the Bay Area and San Diego typically expect several years of experience in sales, product marketing, or business development. Building expertise in a high-growth California vertical, such as enterprise software or medical devices, accelerates hiring considerably.

How much do market development managers make in California?

Market development managers in California earn a median of about $193,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $104,370 for the lowest 10% to over $326,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire market development managers in California?

Employers hiring market development managers in California right now include Block, City National Bank, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major technology firms, and leading life sciences companies means demand stays consistent across both established corporations and well-funded growth-stage businesses.

Which California cities have the most market development manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Carlsbad have the most market development manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its dense concentration of enterprise technology and SaaS companies, while Los Angeles draws demand from media, consumer brands, and healthcare, and San Diego's strength in biotech and medical devices supports a steady pipeline of market development roles across that region.

Are there remote market development manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 18% of market development manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of much of the work. The portions of the role most commonly done remotely include market research, CRM pipeline management, and cross-functional strategy sessions, while in-person presence is still expected for key client meetings and product launches.

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

The most realistic entry path is a business development representative or sales development representative role at a California technology or life sciences company, which builds the pipeline and prospecting skills market development managers use daily. Large Bay Area and Los Angeles employers in enterprise software and medical devices regularly hire new graduates into structured sales development programs that feed into market development tracks. A demonstrated understanding of a specific California vertical, supported by internships or a relevant portfolio project, gives candidates a clear edge over generalist applicants.

Where can I find and apply to market development manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to market development manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across technology, life sciences, consumer goods, and more. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the employer.

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