Sales Lead Jobs in California

Sales Lead jobs in California concentrate in retail, consumer electronics, and enterprise software, with strong demand across every seniority level from floor-level team leads to regional sales managers overseeing multi-site operations. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, anchored by major employers such as Apple, Salesforce, and Target. The most in-demand specialties in California are B2B software sales, luxury retail leadership, and field sales management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles49
Top employerDAISO
Top cityLivermore, CA
Cities hiring39
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Pandora Jewelry
Part Time Sales Lead
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Pandora Jewelry
New 3h ago
Part Time Sales Lead
Pandora Jewelry
Montclair, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$17.45 - $21.85/hr

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Janie and Jack
Sales Lead
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Janie and Jack
New 23h ago
Sales Lead
Janie and Jack
Palo Alto, California
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$18.7 - $22/hr
2-10

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Road Runner Sports
Retail Sales Lead
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Road Runner Sports
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Retail Sales Lead
Road Runner Sports
Berkeley, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$21 - $25/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Anthropic
Research & Education Sales Lead, Beneficial Deployments
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Anthropic
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Research & Education Sales Lead, Beneficial Deployments
Anthropic
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$380k - $450k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Pandora Jewelry
Part Time Sales Lead
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Pandora Jewelry
Added 1d ago
Part Time Sales Lead
Pandora Jewelry
Fairfield, California
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Sales
$19.65 - $24.55/hr

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Sales Lead Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Livermore
4 jobs
San Diego
4 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
Petaluma
2 jobs
Torrance
2 jobs
Covina
1 job
Irvine
1 job
Tustin
1 job
Visalia
1 job

Sales Lead Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

DAISO
DAISO5 open roles
Soma
Soma3 open roles
Le Creuset
Le Creuset3 open roles

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Proven experience leading a sales team or floor in a California retail or B2B environment
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred by most California employers
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets set by California regional management
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, which dominates California enterprise sales teams
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills for developing junior sales associates across California locations
  • Familiarity with California labor laws including meal break compliance and commission agreement disclosures

Sales Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales lead in California?

Most California employers expect candidates to have at least two years of direct sales experience before moving into a lead role. No state-issued license is required for general sales lead positions, but roles in industries like real estate, insurance, or financial products require a California-issued license through the Department of Real Estate, the California Department of Insurance, or FINRA. A bachelor's degree and demonstrated team performance consistently move candidates to the front of the line.

Which companies hire sales leads in California?

California sales lead roles are posted by DAISO, Soma, and Le Creuset and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major retail chains, and fast-growing SaaS companies makes it one of the most active states for sales lead hiring year-round.

Which California cities have the most sales lead jobs?

Livermore, San Diego, and San Francisco have the most sales lead openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its retail, entertainment, and consumer brand industries, San Francisco and San Jose reflect demand from enterprise software and technology companies headquartered in the Bay Area, and San Diego contributes through its biotech, defense, and professional services sectors.

Are there remote sales lead jobs in California?

Yes, though they are less common than in purely desk-based roles because sales leads frequently manage in-person teams and work retail floors or client sites. About 40% of sales lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and most of those are concentrated in enterprise software, SaaS, and inside sales where team oversight can happen digitally.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving up from a high-performing individual contributor role in retail or inside sales, which large California employers like Target, Apple Retail, and Oracle actively promote from within. Applying for associate or key-holder positions at California retailers gives you documented team responsibility to show on a resume. Completing a sales development representative program at a Bay Area SaaS company is another well-recognized route. A California real estate or insurance license also opens regulated sales lead roles to candidates without traditional corporate experience.

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

You can find and apply to sales lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across retail, technology, and B2B industries. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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