Sales Director Jobs in California
Sales Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, enterprise software, life sciences, and financial services, with openings for individual contributors moving into leadership through senior vice president level. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Oracle, and Johnson & Johnson maintain major sales organizations. The most consistent demand is for enterprise sales directors, regional sales leaders, and directors with SaaS or medtech backgrounds. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
This is a SaaS midmarket/scale sales leadership role, managing a team of midmarket/scale Account Executives for Braze's market-leading Customer Journey Orchestration platform. We're looking for someone passionate about helping brands communicate more effectively with their customers, building a winning team, and expanding our highly successful customer base.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of successful experience leading and developing a team of mid-market/scale sellers in a high-growth, rapidly evolving, and dynamically competitive market. Your team will focus on the entire lifecycle relationship with their clients, so you should have experience helping them develop and evangelize net-new business, while nurturing and expanding the relationships with their customer base. As a front-line leader whose team addresses the problems of customers within retail, you should have strong business acumen and help prepare for, and participate directly in, customer-facing engagements. A key focus of this role is verticalization: developing and operationalizing go-to-market strategies and repeatable sales playbooks tailored to the retail and consumer goods sectors. Your leadership will have a direct impact on the success of our customers, the development of your team, and the success of Braze.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in sales
- At least 5 years of successful experience leading a team of at least five quota-carrying mid-market Account Executives
- A proven ability to recruit, retain, inspire, and develop top talent
- Proven experience in leading teams through the full lifecycle of a SaaS customer: prospecting, acquisition, retention, and long-term relationship growth
- Demonstrated success developing vertical go-to-market strategies and sales playbooks, ideally within retail and/or consumer brand segments
- Ability to coordinate and work cross-functionally with internal constituencies, including Business Development, Marketing, Customer Success, Legal, and Sales Operations
- Outstanding verbal, written, and in-person presentation skills
- Excellent commercial and legal negotiation skills
- Strong technical and business acumen; the ability to engage with multiple customer personas across a wide variety of industries and within both technical and marketing functional roles
- Up-to-date on digital and application trends, especially in the mobile space
- Prior experience selling Mobile or Marketing Technology is a strong plus
- Prior experience selling into retail and/or consumer brand prospects is a strong plus
- Prior experience in a startup technology company is a plus
- Hire, nurture, and lead a team of world-class sales talent
- Set and execute an aggressive customer acquisition and expansion strategy for the region
- Lead the verticalization strategy for retail and consumer goods, developing and continuously refining sales playbooks, messaging frameworks, and industry-specific value propositions that enable your team to sell with precision and speed
- Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to build out a robust retail vertical go-to-market motion, including industry event presence, thought leadership, and targeted outbound strategies
- Align go-to-market teams (BDR, marketing, value engineering, SolCon, executive) to execute the FY plan and represent a clear, single vision to customers and the marketplace
- Coach your team through the overall sales process, participate where appropriate in a hands-on manner in deals, and provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting
- Be the "voice of Braze" in prospect, customer, and industry forums, including retail-specific conferences and trade events
- Plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels
- Be a proactive voice within our global sales leadership team
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and $181,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $240,000 and $360,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
- A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to AI-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.
The company has been consistently recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was named a G2 "Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product" in 2026. Braze was also named a 2026 Best Places to Work by Built In, a 2025 America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.
The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
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Sales Director Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BKF Engineers12

- Adobe11

- NFP11

- Five910

- GHD10

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software140
- Consulting & Professional Services49
- Electronics & Hardware45
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals27
- Banking & Financial Services21
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
- Proven experience leading and growing a regional or national sales team
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex B2B or enterprise sales cycles
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience developing and executing go-to-market and revenue strategies
- Strong forecasting, pipeline management, and quota attainment history
Sales Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales director in California?
Most sales directors in California reach the role by working up through individual contributor and management positions in industries like technology, life sciences, or financial services. A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is the standard baseline, and many employers in California prefer candidates with an MBA for senior roles. California does not require a state-issued license for sales directors, so the path is built through progressively larger quota responsibility and team leadership.
How much do sales directors make in California?
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 sales directors in California?
Employers hiring sales directors in California right now include BKF Engineers, Adobe, and NFP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of technology headquarters, health sciences companies, and Fortune 500 regional offices means that demand for experienced sales leaders stays consistent throughout the year across multiple industries.
Which California cities have the most sales director jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most sales director openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles account for the largest share because of their concentration of enterprise technology companies, media and entertainment firms, and major corporate headquarters, while San Diego drives demand through its large medtech and biotech sector.
Are there remote sales director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most leadership roles. About 35% of sales director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the high share of SaaS and enterprise technology employers in the state. Strategic, revenue-leadership functions tend to be the most remote-eligible, while roles requiring direct management of field reps or in-person client relationships are more likely to require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a sales director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a sales manager or team lead role first, then building toward a director title. Large California technology companies like Cisco, Adobe, and Workday run structured sales leadership development programs that place high-performing account executives into management tracks. Earning a Certified Sales Leadership Professional credential or completing a management certificate through a California State University extension program can signal readiness. Starting as an enterprise account executive or regional manager at a mid-size California company is a common bridge into a first director role.
Where can I find and apply to sales director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to sales director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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