Pre Sales Consultant Jobs in California

Pre Sales Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and hardware, with openings at every level from associate to principal. The largest hiring hubs are San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Cisco, and Oracle maintain substantial California operations and hire pre sales consultants on a recurring basis. The most in-demand specialties are cloud solutions architecture, SaaS platform demonstrations, and AI-driven product consulting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18+
Top employerRippling
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring7
Work type61% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Rippling
Pre-sales Solutions Consultant
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Pre-sales Solutions Consultant
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Sales
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
$105k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Pre-sales Solutions Consultant
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Sales
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
$96k - $168k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant
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Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Sales
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
$132k - $220k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Pre-sales Solutions Consultant
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Pre-sales Solutions Consultant
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Sales
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Pre-sales Solutions Consultant
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Pre-sales Solutions Consultant
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Sales
Customer Success
Consulting & Professional Services
On-Site
Bachelor's
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Pre Sales Consultant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
11 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Los Angeles
1 jobs
Newport Beach
1 jobs
San Jose
1 jobs
San Ramon
1 jobs
Santa Clara
1 jobs

Pre Sales Consultant Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Rippling
    Rippling5
  • World Wide Technology
    World Wide Technology4
  • NetApp
    NetApp2
  • Altruist
    Altruist1
  • Figma
    Figma1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software16
  • Distribution & Wholesale1
  • Science & Research1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in pre sales consultant jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience delivering technical product demonstrations to enterprise buyers
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot to manage pre sales activities
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong collaboration skills for working cross-functionally with account executives and product teams
  • Experience with solution-based selling methodologies such as MEDDIC, Challenger, or SPIN Selling

Pre Sales Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a pre sales consultant in California?

Most California employers hire pre sales consultants who hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related discipline. There is no state-issued license required for the role. The typical path into pre sales in California runs through a technical support, inside sales, or solutions engineering position at a Bay Area or Southern California tech company, followed by internal promotion or lateral movement once you have product and customer-facing experience.

Which companies hire pre sales consultants in California?

Employers hiring pre sales consultants in California right now include Rippling, World Wide Technology, and NetApp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure companies means pre sales roles turn over regularly and new openings are posted throughout the year.

Which California cities have the most pre sales consultant jobs?

The California cities with the most pre sales consultant openings are San Francisco, Irvine, and Los Angeles. The Bay Area leads because of its high density of enterprise software, cloud, and cybersecurity headquarters, while Los Angeles and San Diego attract pre sales hiring from media technology, biotech, and defense-adjacent software vendors with large regional offices in those metros.

Are there remote pre sales consultant jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 39% of pre sales consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves virtual product demos, video-based discovery calls, and digital collaboration tools. The most fully remote positions tend to be in SaaS and cloud software, where the product itself is delivered online and territory alignment matters more than physical proximity to a California office.

How can I get hired as a pre sales consultant in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a sales development representative or technical support role at a California-based software company, where you build product knowledge and customer communication skills before moving into pre sales. Large Bay Area employers including enterprise software and cloud vendors regularly hire associate solutions engineers straight from university, and completing a vendor certification in a platform like Salesforce, AWS, or Google Cloud gives candidates without direct pre sales experience a concrete credential that hiring managers in California recognize.

Where can I find and apply to pre sales consultant jobs in California?

You can find and apply to pre sales consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and beyond. Find the roles that fit your experience and target industry and apply directly to each one.

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