Strategic Account Executive Jobs in California

Strategic Account Executive jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology across a market that ranges from early-career account executives to seasoned senior directors of strategic accounts. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Adobe, and ServiceNow have deep California roots and consistently recruit for this role. The most in-demand specializations are SaaS, life sciences sales, and financial services accounts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles63
Top employerAnthropic
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring13
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Sr Account Executive, Eats Enterprise Strategic
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Sr Account Executive, Eats Enterprise Strategic
Uber
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$223k - $277k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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National Account Strategic Executive
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National Account Strategic Executive
Elevance Health
Los Angeles, California
Business Strategy
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$136k - $233k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Strategic Account Executive - Caris Detect - Sacramento/Santa Barbara/San Francisco Area, California
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Strategic Account Executive - Caris Detect - Sacramento/Santa Barbara/San Francisco Area, California
Caris Life Sciences
California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$150k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Strategic Account Executive - Caris Detect - LA/Orange County/San Diego County, California
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Strategic Account Executive - Caris Detect - LA/Orange County/San Diego County, California
Caris Life Sciences
California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$150k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Strategic Account Executive (West Region) San Francisco
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Strategic Account Executive (West Region) San Francisco
Braintrust Data
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Public Relations (PR)
Sales

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Strategic Account Executive Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
4 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Oakland
2 jobs
Brisbane
2 jobs
San Jose
2 jobs
Palo Alto
2 jobs
California City
2 jobs
San Mateo
1 job

Strategic Account Executive Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Anthropic5 open roles
Databricks5 open roles
Braze2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software14
  • Artificial Intelligence1
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most California employers
  • Five or more years of B2B sales experience with enterprise or strategic accounts
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and grow accounts with annual contract values over seven figures
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, widely used across California technology companies
  • Experience selling into at least one of California's dominant verticals: SaaS, healthcare technology, or financial services
  • Strong executive presence and comfort presenting to C-suite stakeholders at large California organizations

Strategic Account Executive Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a strategic account executive in California?

Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, though no state-issued license applies to this role. The typical path starts in a sales development or account management position at a California technology, healthcare, or financial services company, then progresses to owning a named-account book. Employers in San Francisco and Los Angeles place particular weight on vertical expertise and a history of closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals.

How much do strategic account executives make in California?

Strategic account executives in California earn a median of about $80,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,260 for the lowest 10% to over $157,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire strategic account executives in California?

Employers hiring strategic account executives in California right now include Anthropic, Databricks, and Braze, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software, life sciences, and financial technology firms means openings are consistent year-round and often attached to large, named-account territories covering West Coast markets.

Which California cities have the most strategic account executive jobs?

San Francisco, California, and Los Angeles have the most strategic account executive openings in California right now. San Francisco leads because of its density of enterprise software and cloud companies headquartered there, while Los Angeles draws heavy demand from media technology and healthcare companies, and San Diego's life sciences and defense technology sectors anchor hiring in the south.

Are there remote strategic account executive jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, since strategic account executives work primarily through calls, video meetings, and travel rather than fixed office hours. About 79% of strategic account executive openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's relationship-driven, field-sales nature. Territory management and executive business reviews are the parts of the role most consistently done remotely across California-based employers.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a sales development representative or inside sales role at a California technology or healthcare company, where you build pipeline skills and learn enterprise buying cycles before moving into a full account executive seat. Large California employers like Salesforce and Workday run structured sales development programs that serve as formal entry points. A Salesforce administrator certification or completion of a recognized sales enablement program also strengthens a candidate's profile when direct experience is limited.

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

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

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