Sales Account Executive Jobs in California

Sales Account Executive jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, SaaS, healthcare IT, financial services, and enterprise software across a seniority range from entry-level business development through senior and strategic account roles. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Oracle, and Cisco maintain major California operations and consistently bring on sales account executives. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS and cloud solution sales, enterprise software, and health tech commercial roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles759+
Top employerRippling
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring89
Work type67% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Pitney Bowes
Sales Account Executive
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Pitney Bowes
New 3h ago
Sales Account Executive
Pitney Bowes
Rancho Dominguez, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Inside Sales
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$65k - $75k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Sales Account Executive
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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Sales Account Executive
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Enterprise Sales
$70k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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R+L Carriers
Sales Account Executive
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R+L Carriers
Added 1w ago
Sales Account Executive
R+L Carriers
Fresno, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Enterprise Sales
$85k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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The RealReal
Field Sales Account Executive
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The RealReal
Added 3w ago
Field Sales Account Executive
The RealReal
Burlingame, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
Enterprise Sales
$60k - $65k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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The RealReal
Field Sales Account Executive
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Added 3w ago
Field Sales Account Executive
The RealReal
Palo Alto, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Consulting & Professional Services
Inside Sales
Enterprise Sales
$65k - $106k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Sales Account Executive Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
330 jobs
Los Angeles
109 jobs
San Diego
31 jobs
Sacramento
25 jobs
San Jose
24 jobs
Irvine
17 jobs
Palo Alto
11 jobs
Santa Ana
9 jobs
Santa Clara
8 jobs

Sales Account Executive Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Rippling
    Rippling24
  • T-Mobile
    T-Mobile20
  • SentiLink
    SentiLink19
  • DoorDash
    DoorDash18
  • Anthropic
    Anthropic10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software376
  • Consulting & Professional Services68
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces27
  • Insurance26
  • Artificial Intelligence25

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales account executive jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field required
  • Proven experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through close
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed quota in a B2B or enterprise sales environment
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level client presentations
  • Familiarity with solution-based or consultative selling methodologies such as MEDDIC or Challenger

Sales Account Executive Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales account executive in California?

Most sales account executive roles in California require a bachelor's degree, though the field has no state-issued license or mandatory certification. California employers typically want candidates with a background in business, marketing, or a relevant vertical such as technology or healthcare. Building experience in inside sales, business development representative roles, or account management is the most direct path, and completing sales methodology training such as Sandler or Challenger adds a recognized edge with California's tech-sector employers.

How much do sales account executives make in California?

Sales account executives in California earn a median of about $76,490 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,200 for the lowest 10% to over $152,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales account executives in California?

Employers hiring sales account executives in California right now include Rippling, T-Mobile, and SentiLink, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of SaaS headquarters and enterprise technology firms means consistent year-round demand across both established companies and growth-stage startups.

Which California cities have the most sales account executive jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most sales account executive openings in California. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area lead because of the concentration of SaaS, cloud, and enterprise software headquarters there, while Los Angeles draws strong demand from media, health tech, and retail technology companies, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors anchor hiring in the south.

Are there remote sales account executive jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 33% of sales account executive openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role relies on digital outreach, video presentations, and CRM-driven workflows. Fully remote openings are most common in SaaS and cloud software companies, where the entire sales cycle can run without an in-office presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is starting as a business development representative or sales development representative, roles that large California technology employers such as Salesforce, Workday, and ServiceNow hire for in volume and use as a structured pipeline into account executive positions. Completing a recognized sales bootcamp or earning a Salesforce Administrator certification strengthens an application before making that lateral move. Candidates who demonstrate consistent outreach metrics and quota attainment in a BDR role typically progress to an account executive title within one to two years at California-based companies.

Where can I find and apply to sales account executive jobs in California?

You can find and apply to sales account executive jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Find the roles that fit your experience and target industry, then apply directly to each one.

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