Sales Lead Jobs in California
Sales Lead jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in retail, technology, consumer goods, and financial services and openings at every level from entry-level floor lead through senior sales lead managing regional teams. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, where employers like Apple, Salesforce, and Target maintain significant California footprints and hire sales leads consistently. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise software sales, consumer electronics retail leadership, and B2B account management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position will support the Fleetwood (Masonite/Doors) business and customers and is a part of the Southern California sales team. Focusing on Santa Barbara, Ventura and the surrounding cities down to the Mexican border.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Schedules sales meetings with architects, builders, and contractors to promote Fleetwood products in targeted markets.
- Travels a minimum of four days a week to target markets.
- Routinely travels out-of-state to non-local markets as determined by Arch. Sales Manager and cultivates new business in emerging markets.
- Takes a key role in training new Arch. Sales Representatives and continuing mentorship of Arch. Sales Representative I coworkers.
- Canvasses targeted markets for new firms (architects, etc.) with the potential to specify Fleetwood.
- Offers a critical analysis of job plans for architects, builders, and contractors.
- Hosts product knowledge seminars, lunch presentations, and attends and participates in company tradeshows.
- Responsible for meeting expectations as specified by the Arch. Sales Manager, which may include but is not limited to the following:
- Maintaining a high involvement in market research and product development.
- Maintaining a high volume of quality connections/meetings with top-priority firms.
- Providing showroom tours to interested parties.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to read and understand English and to clearly communicate over the telephone and via email.
- Must have basic computer skills that include the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and navigation of the company website.
- Must have the ability and means to travel extensively on a flexible schedule as needed; proof of liability and property damage insurance on the personal vehicle used is required. Real ID (or equivalent), as required by the federal government for domestic air travel, will be required.
- Must demonstrate exceptional time management and scheduling skills.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of company products, i.e. capabilities, limitations, functions, intended uses, etc.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Office Setting: The noise level in the office environment is usually mild.
- Travel Setting: The noise level in a public/travel environment may vary depending on conditions.
The base salary range for this position is $103,500 to $142,000, with the potential for up to an additional 25% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.
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Sales Lead Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Eagle Outfitters43

- Lane Bryant Brands Opco15

- Abercrombie & Fitch9

- Alo9

- Target8

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail122
- Technology & Software76
- Fashion & Apparel23
- Insurance19
- Electronics & Hardware14
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales lead jobs across California.
- Proven experience leading a sales team or acting as a floor supervisor in a retail or B2B environment
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets over a sustained period
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience onboarding new sales associates
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar tools used in California-based organizations
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred by most California corporate employers
- Proficiency in sales reporting, pipeline management, and forecasting using data-driven methods
Sales Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales lead in California?
Most sales leads in California move into the role after building a strong individual contributor record in sales, retail, or account management, as there is no state-issued license required for the position. California employers typically promote from within or hire candidates with prior team-lead experience. A bachelor's degree in business or marketing strengthens a candidacy, and familiarity with enterprise CRM tools is increasingly expected by California technology and consumer goods companies.
How much do sales leads make in California?
Sales leads in California earn a median of about $81,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,200 for the lowest 10% to over $155,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire sales leads in California?
Employers hiring sales leads in California right now include American Eagle Outfitters, Lane Bryant Brands Opco, and Abercrombie & Fitch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major retail chains, and financial services firms means hiring is consistent across both corporate and field-based sales lead roles throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most sales lead jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Santa Clara have the most sales lead openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its retail density and entertainment-adjacent consumer brands, San Francisco and San Jose anchor enterprise and SaaS sales hiring, and San Diego contributes through its biotech, defense, and growing fintech sectors, so each city's openings reflect its dominant industries rather than population size alone.
Are there remote sales lead jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many field-based roles, particularly in technology and software sales. About 15% of sales lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the strength of the state's SaaS and enterprise software sectors. The parts of the role most commonly performed remotely include pipeline management, team coaching calls, and CRM reporting, while client-facing or retail leadership positions typically remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a sales lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a sales associate or retail associate at a large California employer, then stepping into a key holder or shift supervisor role before formally moving to sales lead. Target, Apple, and major California-based consumer goods companies regularly promote associates who show consistent performance and early leadership behaviors. Building fluency in a widely used CRM platform and pursuing a business or marketing certificate from a California community college gives candidates a concrete edge when applying for their first lead role.
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, financial services, and other industries. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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