Regional Manager Jobs in California
Regional Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in retail and consumer goods, logistics and distribution, healthcare services, and technology, with openings at every level from first-time managers stepping up from store or district roles to senior regional directors overseeing multi-state territories. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros for the role, home to anchor employers like Starbucks, Sephora, and Kaiser Permanente, which maintain deep regional management structures across California. The most in-demand specialties are retail operations, healthcare services management, and supply chain and distribution oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ABOUT THE JOB
Job details: Remote, Startup, Growing Brand! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year.
A bit about us:
We're partnering with a rapidly growing health and wellness brand that's on a mission to help people live healthier, happier lives through clean, high-quality products. As the company continues to expand its national retail footprint, they're looking for an experienced National Account Manager to manage key customer relationships, drive revenue growth, and execute retail strategies across major grocery and natural channels.
Why join us?
Join a fast-growing, mission-driven company in the health and wellness space. Play a key role in expanding the brand's presence across major retail partners. Work alongside an entrepreneurial team that's passionate about innovation and helping consumers make healthier choices. Competitive compensation, benefits, and significant opportunities for career growth as the company continues to scale.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do
- Manage and grow strategic retail accounts including regional and national grocery customers such as Sprouts, Publix, Hy-Vee, Harris Teeter, and other key retail partners.
- Own day-to-day account management responsibilities including promotional planning, assortment optimization, pricing, forecasting, and annual business planning.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between retail partners, distributors, and internal cross-functional teams.
- Partner closely with UNFI and KeHE to maximize distribution opportunities, improve execution, and identify incremental growth opportunities.
- Analyze sales performance, syndicated data, and retailer scorecards to develop actionable business recommendations.
- Lead customer meetings, prepare business reviews, and present insights that drive category growth.
- Collaborate with Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and Demand Planning to ensure flawless execution of customer initiatives.
- Monitor inventory levels, promotional performance, and forecast accuracy to minimize out-of-stocks and maximize sales.
- Identify new opportunities for expansion within existing accounts while supporting new customer launches as the business continues to grow.
- Stay informed on category trends, competitive activity, and retailer priorities to proactively recommend growth strategies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience managing national or regional grocery accounts within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
- Direct experience working with UNFI and KeHE is required.
- Proven success managing grocery customers such as Publix, Sprouts, Hy-Vee, Harris Teeter, or similar regional and national retailers.
- Strong understanding of the natural, organic, health & wellness, or better-for-you food and beverage landscape.
- Experience developing joint business plans, managing promotions, and driving category growth.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using retailer portals, syndicated data (IRI/Circana/Nielsen), and sales reporting tools.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with emerging or high-growth consumer brands.
- Familiarity with the natural grocery channel and specialty retailers.
- Demonstrated success increasing distribution, shelf placement, and promotional effectiveness.
- Passion for health, wellness, and products that make a positive impact on consumers' lives.
Why This Opportunity?
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Regional Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lakeshore Learning Materials10

- Jobot8

- BKF Engineers6

- Commercial Credit5

- TikTok4

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Electronics & Hardware9
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Staffing & Recruiting8
- Chemicals & Materials6
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field required
- Five or more years of progressive management experience across multiple locations or teams
- Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgets, and financial performance across a region
- Strong knowledge of California labor law, including wage and hour compliance requirements
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain district or location managers
- Proficiency with retail, operations, or enterprise management platforms such as Salesforce or SAP
Regional Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regional manager in California?
Most regional managers in California move up through district or multi-unit management roles after building several years of single-location experience. California does not require a state license to work as a regional manager in most industries, though healthcare-adjacent roles may require credentials recognized by the California Department of Public Health. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is the standard baseline, and many California employers favor candidates who have managed teams in high-cost, high-regulation markets like Los Angeles or the Bay Area.
How much do regional managers make in California?
Regional managers in California earn a median of about $124,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,370 for the lowest 10% to over $293,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire regional managers in California?
Employers hiring regional managers in California right now include Lakeshore Learning Materials, Jobot, and BKF Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and industry diversity mean regional manager roles are particularly active across retail chains, healthcare networks, and logistics companies with large statewide footprints.
Which California cities have the most regional manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego consistently post the highest volume of regional manager openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its sheer concentration of retail, healthcare, and consumer brand headquarters, while San Francisco and San Diego attract regional management roles tied to technology companies, biotech, and large integrated health systems that require dedicated regional leadership structures.
Are there remote regional manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Regional managers are typically responsible for in-person oversight of multiple sites, stores, or clinics, which makes fully remote arrangements uncommon by nature. About 67% of regional manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve strategy, reporting, and vendor coordination rather than daily field presence.
How can I get hired as a regional manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a high-performing assistant manager or store manager role into a district manager position, then working toward regional scope. Large California retailers like Target and Whole Foods, as well as healthcare networks such as Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, run structured leadership development programs that pipeline store-level managers into multi-unit roles. Building experience in California's competitive Los Angeles or Bay Area markets, where managing complex labor environments and high volume is common, signals readiness for regional responsibility more convincingly than equivalent experience in smaller markets.
Where can I find and apply to regional manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to regional manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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