Sales Leader Jobs in California
Sales leader jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand cutting across enterprise technology, life sciences, financial services, and consumer goods at every level from sales team lead through vice president of sales. The largest concentrations of openings are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Cisco, and ADP have established hiring operations at scale. The most consistent demand is for leaders with experience in SaaS, medical devices, and B2B enterprise sales. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About AbbVie
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Leader (RSL) position. This position is responsible for driving the sales strategy and execution for their region to ensure maximum market penetration and growth for the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The RSL reports to the Area Sales Leader (ASL) and leads a team of 7 - 10 individual contributors who are dedicated to meeting or exceeding sales objectives for the portfolio.
- Manage and track top-line performance and resource allocation across the regional priorities.
- Oversee development of account strategies and execution plans to grow Facial and the entire portfolio.
- Lead, coach, and develop Facial and SkinMedica Sales Representatives aligned to the region.
- Partner with direct team and other aligned product teams to identify specific cross portfolio opportunities.
- Coordinate with cross-portfolio sales teams and allocate resources to execute on aligned strategies.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders such as the Allergan Practice Consultants (APC) and the Allergan Digital Consultants (ADC) to optimize engagement with top accounts in each region.
- Support business owner relationships with regional strategic accounts and lead development of account plans across the regional pod.
- Support execution of the National Account strategies at the ship-to level.
- Regional pod coordination:
- Lead coordinated execution of cross-portfolio strategy and opportunities across Facial, SkinMedica, PRM and Body Contouring sales teams at the ship-to level.
- Lead regional pod meetings to drive consistent execution across top accounts and to identify strategies and tactics to grow the Allergan Aesthetics business, especially in top Facial accounts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Required. MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of sales and sales management experience, marketing experience preferred.
- Successful Sales Management and a positive track record of leading teams in the Pharmaceutical, Med Device, and Consumer Sales industries.
- Thorough knowledge of the aesthetics industry, and experience in a direct sales/cash environment (B2B).
- Experiences such as physician/account-based selling, training, marketing, business development are desirable.
- Experience leading in a cross-functional team setting required.
Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements
This role is field-based, and candidates should live within a reasonable distance from the primary city.
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Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
About AbbVie
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Leader (RSL) position. This position is responsible for driving the sales strategy and execution for their region to ensure maximum market penetration and growth for the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The RSL reports to the Area Sales Leader (ASL) and leads a team of 7 - 10 individual contributors who are dedicated to meeting or exceeding sales objectives for the portfolio.
- Manage and track top-line performance and resource allocation across the regional priorities.
- Oversee development of account strategies and execution plans to grow Facial and the entire portfolio.
- Lead, coach, and develop Facial and SkinMedica Sales Representatives aligned to the region.
- Partner with direct team and other aligned product teams to identify specific cross portfolio opportunities.
- Coordinate with cross-portfolio sales teams and allocate resources to execute on aligned strategies.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders such as the Allergan Practice Consultants (APC) and the Allergan Digital Consultants (ADC) to optimize engagement with top accounts in each region.
- Support business owner relationships with regional strategic accounts and lead development of account plans across the regional pod.
- Support execution of the National Account strategies at the ship-to level.
- Regional pod coordination:
- Lead coordinated execution of cross-portfolio strategy and opportunities across Facial, SkinMedica, PRM and Body Contouring sales teams at the ship-to level.
- Lead regional pod meetings to drive consistent execution across top accounts and to identify strategies and tactics to grow the Allergan Aesthetics business, especially in top Facial accounts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Required. MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of sales and sales management experience, marketing experience preferred.
- Successful Sales Management and a positive track record of leading teams in the Pharmaceutical, Med Device, and Consumer Sales industries.
- Thorough knowledge of the aesthetics industry, and experience in a direct sales/cash environment (B2B).
- Experiences such as physician/account-based selling, training, marketing, business development are desirable.
- Experience leading in a cross-functional team setting required.
Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements
This role is field-based, and candidates should live within a reasonable distance from the primary city.
#LI-AA
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Sales Leader Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Eagle Outfitters31
- Target18
- Sephora12
- Gopuff9
- Kirkland's6
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Construction & Real Estate
- Insurance
- Electronics & Hardware
- Transportation & Logistics
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales leader jobs across California.
- Proven success leading and developing quota-carrying sales teams in California markets
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a closely related field required
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, widely adopted by California employers
- Demonstrated ability to build territory plans and pipeline for California accounts
- Familiarity with California's tech, biotech, or enterprise software customer base
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for working with California-based product and marketing teams
Sales Leader Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales leader in California?
Most sales leaders in California move up from individual contributor roles by consistently exceeding quota and taking on mentorship responsibilities within their team. California employers in technology, life sciences, and financial services typically expect a bachelor's degree and several years of closing experience before promoting into a leadership role. Relevant certifications such as Certified Sales Leadership Professional can strengthen a candidacy, and many Bay Area and Los Angeles companies run internal leadership development tracks for high performers.
How much do sales leaders make in California?
Sales leaders 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 leaders in California?
Employers hiring sales leaders in California right now include American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and Sephora, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of enterprise technology headquarters and life sciences companies means that demand is particularly steady in the Bay Area and greater San Diego region throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most sales leader jobs?
San Jose, Walnut Creek, and San Diego have the most sales leader openings in California right now. The Bay Area leads because of its dense cluster of enterprise software, cloud, and semiconductor companies that maintain large direct sales organizations, while Los Angeles draws volume from media, fintech, and healthcare employers, and San Diego's strength in biotech and defense drives consistent demand for medical and government sales leadership.
Are there remote sales leader jobs in California?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical roles because sales leadership in California typically involves in-person team coaching, customer meetings, and on-site presence. About 70% of sales leader openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more prevalent than fully remote. Strategic and operational roles such as director of sales strategy or national accounts leadership tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How can I get hired as a sales leader in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to start as a senior account executive or team lead at a mid-size California technology or life sciences company and build a documented coaching record before moving into a formal leadership title. Large Bay Area employers including Salesforce, Oracle, and Workday run structured sales development and associate manager programs designed for high-performing individual contributors. Completing a Certified Sales Leadership Professional credential or an MBA from a California institution signals readiness for management and helps candidates stand out in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to sales leader jobs in California?
You can find and apply to sales leader jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across California markets. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and target region, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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