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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Overview

Open roles412+
Top employerLakeshore Learning Materials
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring119
Work type44% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Jobot
Regional Account Manager
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Regional Account Manager
Jobot
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$140k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Regional Account Manager
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Regional Account Manager
Jobot
Beverly Hills, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
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$140k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Regional Account Manager
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Regional Account Manager
Jobot
Costa Mesa, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$140k/yr
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Bachelor's

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Regional Account Manager
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Regional Account Manager
Jobot
Irvine, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$140k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Regional Account Manager
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Regional Account Manager
Jobot
San Diego, California
Sales
Account Management
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$140k/yr
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Regional Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
27 jobs
Sacramento
20 jobs
San Jose
15 jobs
Irvine
14 jobs
Fresno
8 jobs
Fremont
7 jobs
Riverside
7 jobs

Regional Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Lakeshore Learning Materials
    Lakeshore Learning Materials10
  • Jobot
    Jobot8
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers6
  • Commercial Credit
    Commercial Credit5
  • TikTok
    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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