Marketing Executive Jobs in California
Marketing Executive jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in consumer technology, entertainment, e-commerce, and financial services, with openings at every level from entry-level brand coordinator to VP of marketing. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the primary hiring hubs, home to major employers such as Apple, Disney, and Salesforce, all of which maintain large, established marketing teams across product, content, and demand generation. The most in-demand specialties in the California market are performance marketing, brand strategy, and integrated campaign management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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San Francisco
Full Time
About Vercel:
Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.
For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.
Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.
We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.
About the Role:
As our Executive Marketing Program Lead, you will build and lead Vercel’s executive engagement program, creating high-impact experiences that deepen strategic relationships, strengthen Vercel’s position with senior technology leaders, and accelerate enterprise growth.
You will own the full lifecycle of a portfolio of executive programs spanning Vercel’s Executive Briefing Center, executive roundtables, advisory councils, thought leadership, and other one-to-one and one-to-few experiences. At the center of this portfolio, you will build Vercel’s Executive Briefing Center program from the ground up—turning strategic customer visits into a signature experience that advances priority opportunities and showcases where the web is going.
You will partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Success, and Vercel’s executive team, representing our brand at its most senior customer touchpoints.
This is a builder role. You will define Vercel’s executive engagement strategy, establish the Executive Briefing Center playbook, develop the content and speaker ecosystem, and create the operating model and measurement framework needed to scale the program globally.
The role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday out of our SF office.
What You Will Do:
Develop and own Vercel’s executive engagement strategy, defining priority audiences, program formats, annual themes, and engagement journeys aligned with company and go-to-market priorities
Design, launch, and operate Vercel’s Executive Briefing Center program, including its intake process, qualification criteria, scheduling workflows, service standards, and measurement framework
Partner with Sales and account teams to define briefing objectives, build customized agendas, and align each experience to the customer’s business priorities and the opportunity strategy
Develop cohesive executive-level narratives and program themes in partnership with Product Marketing, Brand, Communications, and Content
Recruit, brief, and coach executive and technical speakers, ensuring every interaction is relevant, credible, and consistent with Vercel’s company and product narrative
Own the end-to-end experience for executive briefings and events, including programming, space design, demos, technology, hospitality, catering, branding, and attendee communications
Build and maintain a scalable library of executive content, discussion frameworks, customer stories, briefing modules, and demo experiences
Manage program operations, including budgets, vendors, capacity planning, briefing and event calendars, and cross-functional workbacks
Define and report on program performance, including executive engagement, priority-account participation, pipeline influenced, deal acceleration, relationship progression, repeat participation, and attendee satisfaction
About You:
7+ years of experience in executive briefing programs, strategic events, executive engagement, or field marketing, ideally at an enterprise SaaS company or B2B technology company
You have run high-stakes programs involving C-level customers and internal executives, and you are calm and precise under pressure
Exceptional program management skills: you juggle many briefings at different stages without letting details slip
Strong business acumen and the ability to translate account strategy into a compelling briefing agenda
Confident communicator who can brief a CEO, coach a speaker, and negotiate with a vendor in the same afternoon
Comfortable with a technical audience and product; you can hold your own in conversations about developer platforms, cloud infrastructure, and AI
Data-oriented: you measure what matters and can articulate program ROI to leadership
Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area, with flexibility for occasional travel
Bonus If You:
Have built an EBC or briefing program from zero to scale
Have experience with briefing management platforms and CRM reporting (Salesforce)
Have worked closely with developer or infrastructure products
Have experience designing physical brand spaces or customer experience centers
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, including equity.
Inclusive Healthcare Package.
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
Flexible Time Off.
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $150,000 - $207,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing executive jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a closely related field
- Proven experience leading integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Proficiency with marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot, Marketo, or Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Strong command of data analytics tools to measure campaign performance and inform strategy
- Experience managing cross-functional teams, agency partners, and external creative vendors
- Familiarity with California Consumer Privacy Act compliance as it applies to marketing data practices
Marketing Executive Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a marketing executive in California?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business followed by progressive experience in roles such as marketing coordinator, manager, or brand specialist. California has no state-issued license for marketing executives, so advancement depends on a demonstrated portfolio of campaigns, measurable results, and leadership experience. Many California employers also value an MBA or a recognized digital marketing certification from bodies such as the American Marketing Association.
How much do marketing executives make in California?
Marketing executives 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 marketing executives in California?
Employers hiring marketing executives in California right now include Agnik, Apple, and Ahrefs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's mix of global technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and consumer brands means demand is spread across a wider range of industries than in most other states.
Which California cities have the most marketing executive jobs?
Los Angeles, Concord, and Cupertino have the most marketing executive openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment, media, and e-commerce industries, while San Francisco and San Jose reflect the concentration of technology headquarters in the Bay Area, and San Diego is anchored by life sciences companies and defense-sector contractors that maintain active marketing functions.
Are there remote marketing executive jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 75% of marketing executive openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves digital strategy, content planning, and campaign analytics rather than on-site production. Performance marketing, content strategy, and demand generation roles tend to carry the highest share of fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a marketing executive in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a coordinator or associate marketing role at a mid-size California technology, retail, or media company, where you can build measurable campaign experience quickly. Large California employers such as Salesforce, NBCUniversal, and Pacific retail chains run structured rotational or associate marketing programs that are accessible to recent graduates. A portfolio of personal projects, freelance work, or an American Marketing Association Professional Certified Marketer credential will differentiate a candidate without a long employment history.
Where can I find and apply to marketing executive jobs in California?
You can find and apply to marketing executive jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to each one.
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