Sales Executive Jobs in California

Sales Executive jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise technology, life sciences, financial services, and commercial real estate at every level from entry-level account representative through senior vice president of sales. The largest hiring hubs are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers such as Salesforce, Oracle, and Abbott Laboratories maintain significant California footprints and consistently recruit for both field and inside sales roles. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS and cloud solutions sales, medical device and diagnostics sales, and B2B enterprise accounts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles385+
Top employerPaychex
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring115
Work type37% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Outside Sales Account Executive - Los Angeles, CA
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Outside Sales Account Executive - Los Angeles, CA
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California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
1,001-5,000

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Outside Sales Account Executive - City of San Francisco, CA
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Outside Sales Account Executive - City of San Francisco, CA
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California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
1,001-5,000

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Edlio LLC
Sales Executive
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Sales Executive
Edlio LLC
Los Angeles, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)

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AEG Worldwide
Ontario Reign - Account Executive, Group Sales
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Ontario Reign - Account Executive, Group Sales
AEG Worldwide
Ontario, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Senior Sales Executive (Dublin, CA or USA Remote)
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Senior Sales Executive (Dublin, CA or USA Remote)
SavvyMoney
Dublin, California
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$125k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)

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Sales Executive Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Santa Ana
16 jobs
Sacramento
12 jobs
Concord
11 jobs
San Jose
8 jobs
Palo Alto
5 jobs

Sales Executive Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Paychex
    Paychex21
  • T-Mobile
    T-Mobile17
  • Siemens
    Siemens9
  • Genesis Global
    Genesis Global9
  • Xerox
    Xerox6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software14
  • Accounting & Auditing8
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Banking & Financial Services4
  • Retail3

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
  • Proven experience meeting or exceeding quota in a B2B or B2C sales role
  • Strong familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Experience selling into enterprise, mid-market, or channel partner accounts
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from prospecting to close
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level client interactions

Sales Executive Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales executive in California?

Most sales executive roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, though the path varies by industry. In regulated sectors such as financial services, candidates must obtain FINRA licensing, such as the Series 65 or Series 7, through FINRA-administered exams. Life sciences sales roles often require deep product knowledge validated through formal onboarding programs at California-based employers. Starting as an account representative or business development representative at a California company is the most common entry point into the career.

How much do sales executives make in California?

Sales executives 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 executives in California?

Employers hiring sales executives in California right now include Paychex, T-Mobile, and Siemens, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, life sciences firms, and financial institutions means demand is consistent across both established corporations and growth-stage companies throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most sales executive jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most sales executive openings in California, reflecting the concentration of technology and SaaS companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, the entertainment, media, and commercial real estate markets in Los Angeles, and the large medical device and defense contractors anchored in San Diego. These metros collectively account for the bulk of enterprise and mid-market sales hiring in the state.

Are there remote sales executive jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 66% of sales executive openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role, including prospecting, virtual demos, and pipeline management, can be done off-site. The portions most likely to remain in-person are enterprise client meetings, trade show coverage, and territory-based field sales in industries such as commercial real estate and medical devices.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing a business development representative or sales development representative role at a California technology or SaaS company, where structured training programs are common. Large California employers such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday run formal sales associate programs designed for candidates without direct quota-carrying experience. Lateral moves from customer success, account management, or retail sales are also well-recognized pathways. Completing a FINRA licensing exam if you are targeting financial services, or earning a life sciences product certification for medical device roles, gives candidates a measurable edge.

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

You can find and apply to sales executive jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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