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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Top employerOakmont Senior Living
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring57
Work type39% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology
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Regional Marketing Director
Gensler·San Francisco, California
Job functions:
Military encouraged
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
General Information
Posting Date
09-04-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
8996
Areas of Expertise
Marketing
Job Category
Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
Locations
San Francisco, CA, US
Description
Your Role
Gensler's Northwest Regional Marketing & Communications team plays a critical role in shaping how the firm shows up in the market by driving growth, strengthening client relationships, attracting top talent, and amplifying Gensler's influence through integrated, insight-led marketing and communications strategies.
We are seeking a Regional Marketing Director (RMD) to serve as a strategic leader and trusted partner to Regional Managing Principals, Office Managing Directors, Practice Area Leaders, and Firmwide Marketing leadership. This role sits at the intersection of regional growth strategy, brand stewardship, business development, communications, and talent leadership.
The RMD will be a proven strategist, planner, and people leader who can balance high-level strategic vision with execution. They will lead an integrated team of marketing, communications, and PR professionals while developing regional plans, targets, and standards that support business growth and market differentiation. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly matrixed environment, brings clarity to complexity, and effectively translates firmwide priorities into regionally relevant and locally resonant strategies.
This leader will embody Gensler's Guiding Principles, champion a people-first culture, and actively develop the next generation of marketing and communications professionals across the region.
What You Will Do
Regional Strategy & Leadership
- Serve as a strategic partner to Regional Managing Principals, Office Managing Directors, Practice Area Leaders, and Shared Service Leaders to drive regional growth, market positioning, and business expansion.
- Develop an annual regional strategic plan alongside regional leadership.
- Create integrated marketing, communications, and business development plans that align firmwide priorities with regional opportunities and measurable performance goals.
- Leverage client insights, market intelligence, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, allocate resources, and inform strategic decision-making.
- Build alignment and drive execution across a complex, matrixed organization through collaboration, influence, and stakeholder engagement.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team focused on professional development, succession planning, and long-term career growth.
- Regularly assess team capabilities to identify strengths, development opportunities, resource gaps, and future talent needs.
- Build organizational capability by recruiting, retaining, and developing top marketing and communications talent.
- Serve as a coach-and-player, providing strategic leadership while directly contributing to high-priority initiatives when needed.
Business Development & Market Positioning
- Partner with regional and local leadership, Client Relationship Leaders, Practice Area leaders, and sector-specific marketers to support growth in existing markets and expansion into new ones.
- Provide strategic oversight for high-profile business development activities including pursuits and public engagements.
- Leverage Gensler's research, thought leadership, and intellectual property to strengthen market relevance and support client engagement.
Communications, Brand & Content
- Lead integrated internal and external communications strategies that strengthen brand visibility, employee engagement, and market positioning.
- Partner with regional leadership to develop internal communication programs that foster connectivity, alignment, and shared purpose across offices and teams.
- Oversee public relations, media engagement, social media strategy, thought leadership, awards programs, and executive visibility efforts.
Operations, Standards & Governance
- Work with the Regional Managing Principals, Office Managing Directors, Practice Area and Studio leaders to develop the regional marketing and communications budgets, overseeing investments across pursuits, events, content creation, photography, video, awards, and related initiatives.
- Oversee regional marketing operations, leveraging CRM platforms, business intelligence tools, email automation, social analytics, and emerging technologies to generate actionable insights.
- Establish and drive standardization of marketing processes, tools, reporting, templates, and best practices in partnership with Firmwide Marketing teams.
- Monitor performance, measure ROI, and deliver insights that inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Represent the region within Gensler's global marketing and communications network, sharing best practices and contributing to firmwide innovation.
Your Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, business development, or related disciplines, preferably within architecture, design, real estate, or professional services.
- Demonstrated success leading multi-office, geographically dispersed, and cross-functional teams within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with executive leadership and influence decision-making without direct authority.
- Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, measurable goals, and successful outcomes.
- Experience creating and managing regional marketing plans, business development strategies, and performance targets.
- Track record of leading through consensus while building alignment, trust, and commitment across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated success identifying organizational strengths, talent gaps, and development opportunities to build high-performing teams.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with strong design literacy and the ability to elevate creative output.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, marketing automation tools, and emerging visualization technologies.
**The base salary will be estimated between $165-195k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal , right to work and E-verify program , as required by law.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us .
Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud . Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email
talentacquisition@gensler.com
.Gensler
Regional Marketing Director
San Francisco, California
Added 2d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
Military encouraged
Job Description
General Information
Posting Date
09-04-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
8996
Areas of Expertise
Marketing
Job Category
Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
Locations
San Francisco, CA, US
Description
Your Role
Gensler's Northwest Regional Marketing & Communications team plays a critical role in shaping how the firm shows up in the market by driving growth, strengthening client relationships, attracting top talent, and amplifying Gensler's influence through integrated, insight-led marketing and communications strategies.
We are seeking a Regional Marketing Director (RMD) to serve as a strategic leader and trusted partner to Regional Managing Principals, Office Managing Directors, Practice Area Leaders, and Firmwide Marketing leadership. This role sits at the intersection of regional growth strategy, brand stewardship, business development, communications, and talent leadership.
The RMD will be a proven strategist, planner, and people leader who can balance high-level strategic vision with execution. They will lead an integrated team of marketing, communications, and PR professionals while developing regional plans, targets, and standards that support business growth and market differentiation. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly matrixed environment, brings clarity to complexity, and effectively translates firmwide priorities into regionally relevant and locally resonant strategies.
This leader will embody Gensler's Guiding Principles, champion a people-first culture, and actively develop the next generation of marketing and communications professionals across the region.
What You Will Do
Regional Strategy & Leadership
- Serve as a strategic partner to Regional Managing Principals, Office Managing Directors, Practice Area Leaders, and Shared Service Leaders to drive regional growth, market positioning, and business expansion.
- Develop an annual regional strategic plan alongside regional leadership.
- Create integrated marketing, communications, and business development plans that align firmwide priorities with regional opportunities and measurable performance goals.
- Leverage client insights, market intelligence, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, allocate resources, and inform strategic decision-making.
- Build alignment and drive execution across a complex, matrixed organization through collaboration, influence, and stakeholder engagement.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team focused on professional development, succession planning, and long-term career growth.
- Regularly assess team capabilities to identify strengths, development opportunities, resource gaps, and future talent needs.
- Build organizational capability by recruiting, retaining, and developing top marketing and communications talent.
- Serve as a coach-and-player, providing strategic leadership while directly contributing to high-priority initiatives when needed.
Business Development & Market Positioning
- Partner with regional and local leadership, Client Relationship Leaders, Practice Area leaders, and sector-specific marketers to support growth in existing markets and expansion into new ones.
- Provide strategic oversight for high-profile business development activities including pursuits and public engagements.
- Leverage Gensler's research, thought leadership, and intellectual property to strengthen market relevance and support client engagement.
Communications, Brand & Content
- Lead integrated internal and external communications strategies that strengthen brand visibility, employee engagement, and market positioning.
- Partner with regional leadership to develop internal communication programs that foster connectivity, alignment, and shared purpose across offices and teams.
- Oversee public relations, media engagement, social media strategy, thought leadership, awards programs, and executive visibility efforts.
Operations, Standards & Governance
- Work with the Regional Managing Principals, Office Managing Directors, Practice Area and Studio leaders to develop the regional marketing and communications budgets, overseeing investments across pursuits, events, content creation, photography, video, awards, and related initiatives.
- Oversee regional marketing operations, leveraging CRM platforms, business intelligence tools, email automation, social analytics, and emerging technologies to generate actionable insights.
- Establish and drive standardization of marketing processes, tools, reporting, templates, and best practices in partnership with Firmwide Marketing teams.
- Monitor performance, measure ROI, and deliver insights that inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Represent the region within Gensler's global marketing and communications network, sharing best practices and contributing to firmwide innovation.
Your Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, business development, or related disciplines, preferably within architecture, design, real estate, or professional services.
- Demonstrated success leading multi-office, geographically dispersed, and cross-functional teams within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with executive leadership and influence decision-making without direct authority.
- Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, measurable goals, and successful outcomes.
- Experience creating and managing regional marketing plans, business development strategies, and performance targets.
- Track record of leading through consensus while building alignment, trust, and commitment across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated success identifying organizational strengths, talent gaps, and development opportunities to build high-performing teams.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with strong design literacy and the ability to elevate creative output.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, marketing automation tools, and emerging visualization technologies.
**The base salary will be estimated between $165-195k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal , right to work and E-verify program , as required by law.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us .
Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud . Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email
talentacquisition@gensler.com
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Find Regional Sales Director JobsRegional Sales Director Jobs by City in California
Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Los Angeles
27 jobsSan Francisco
23 jobsSan Diego
17 jobsIrvine
6 jobsSan Jose
6 jobsSacramento
4 jobsRedwood City
4 jobsOrange
3 jobsPomona
3 jobsFremont
3 jobsOakland
3 jobsFresno
2 jobsConcord
2 jobsModesto
2 jobsOntario
2 jobsPasadena
2 jobsEscondido
2 jobsRiverside
2 jobsSanta Ana
2 jobsCulver City
2 jobsPalm Springs
2 jobsChico
1 jobCorona
1 jobOxnard
1 jobPinole
1 jobAlameda
1 jobAnaheim
1 jobArcadia
1 jobBurbank
1 jobLathrop
1 jobRedding
1 jobVallejo
1 jobVisalia
1 jobBerkeley
1 jobCerritos
1 jobRichmond
1 jobIrwindale
1 jobSan Mateo
1 jobSan Pablo
1 jobBuena Park
1 jobBurlingame
1 jobCosta Mesa
1 jobLong Beach
1 jobMenlo Park
1 jobSan Marcos
1 jobSanta Rosa
1 jobBakersfield
1 jobLake Forest
1 jobSanta Clara
1 jobSanta Maria
1 jobWest Covina
1 jobSaint Helena
1 jobWalnut Creek
1 jobPacific Grove
1 jobSanta Clarita
1 jobRancho Cucamonga
1 jobWestlake Village
1 jobRegional Sales Director Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Oakmont Senior Living13
- Lakeshore Learning Materials5
- Belite Bio4B
- サイネオス・ヘルス4
- Syneos Health Commercial Solutions4
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
- Energy
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 Oakmont Senior Living, Lakeshore Learning Materials, and Belite Bio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 61% of regional sales director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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