Regional Sales Director Jobs in California

Regional Sales Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, life sciences, enterprise software, and financial services, with openings that range from first-time directors stepping up from senior account management through experienced leaders overseeing multi-state territories. The heaviest hiring happens in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where anchor employers like Salesforce, Johnson & Johnson, and Wells Fargo consistently recruit regional sales directors to lead revenue teams. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS and cloud solutions sales, medtech and pharmaceutical sales, and financial products distribution. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles40+
Top employerNFP
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring21
Work type50% Remote
Top industryInsurance

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Abbott
Vessel Closure Regional Sales Director
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Abbott
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Vessel Closure Regional Sales Director
Abbott
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$113k - $227k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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B. Braun
Regional Sales Director
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B. Braun
Added 2w ago
Regional Sales Director
B. Braun
Irvine, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Abbott
Regional Sales Director
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Added 2w ago
Regional Sales Director
Abbott
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$131k - $241k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Gigamon
Regional Sales Director
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Added 3w ago
Regional Sales Director
Gigamon
Santa Clara, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
$264k - $330k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Nutanix
Regional Sales Director
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Nutanix
Added 3w ago
Regional Sales Director
Nutanix
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Account Management
Enterprise Sales
$368k - $552k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Regional Sales Director Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
5 jobs
San Francisco
5 jobs
San Diego
4 jobs
Fremont
2 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Newport Beach
2 jobs
Pleasant Hill
2 jobs
Redwood City
2 jobs
Sacramento
2 jobs

Regional Sales Director Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • NFP
    NFP11
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers6
  • Nutanix
    Nutanix3
  • Abbott
    Abbott2
  • Gotion
    Gotion2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance11
  • Technology & Software10
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Banking & Financial Services3
  • Automotive2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regional sales director jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most California employers
  • Five or more years of progressive B2B or enterprise sales experience with team leadership responsibility
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage quota-carrying sales teams across a defined geographic territory
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, which is headquartered in California and widely adopted
  • Strong forecasting and pipeline management skills aligned with California's data-driven sales culture
  • Experience selling into California's dominant verticals, including technology, life sciences, or financial services

Regional Sales Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a regional sales director in California?

The most direct path is building a track of individual sales performance followed by team leadership experience, typically starting as an account executive or sales manager in California's technology, life sciences, or financial services sectors. California does not require a state-issued license to work as a regional sales director. Most employers look for a bachelor's degree and internal promotion from senior sales roles, and earning a Certified Sales Leadership Professional designation strengthens candidacy significantly.

How much do regional sales directors make in California?

Regional sales directors in California earn a median of about $134,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $300,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire regional sales directors in California?

Employers hiring regional sales directors in California right now include NFP, BKF Engineers, and Nutanix, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 technology and life sciences headquarters means many of these roles oversee teams that sell across the Western United States.

Which California cities have the most regional sales director jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most regional sales director openings in California. The Bay Area's density of enterprise software and cloud companies drives the largest share of postings, while Los Angeles draws heavily from media, fintech, and healthcare employers, and San Diego's medtech and biotech clusters generate consistent demand for directors with life sciences sales backgrounds.

Are there remote regional sales director jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 68% of regional sales director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on managing distributed teams and enterprise client relationships over video and phone. Strategic planning, pipeline review, and coaching calls translate well to remote work, though quarterly business reviews and key account meetings typically require in-person travel.

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

The most realistic entry path is excelling as a senior account executive or team lead and then applying internally for director roles at large California-based employers such as Salesforce, Oracle, or Thermo Fisher, which run structured sales leadership development programs. Candidates who lack direct management experience can strengthen their profile by completing a frontline sales manager rotation, earning a Certified Sales Leadership Professional credential, or moving laterally from a sales operations or revenue enablement role where cross-functional influence demonstrates leadership readiness.

Where can I find and apply to regional sales director jobs in California?

You can find and apply to regional sales director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience level, territory preference, and industry focus, then apply directly to each one.

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