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 roles41+
Top employerSentiLink
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring9
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Glean Technologies
Strategic Account Executive
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Glean Technologies
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Strategic Account Executive
Glean Technologies
San Francisco, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
$300k - $375k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Databricks
Strategic Account Executive
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Strategic Account Executive
Databricks
Berkeley, California
Sales
Account Management
Enterprise Sales
On-Site
Bachelor's

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6sense
Strategic Account Executive
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6sense
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Strategic Account Executive
6sense
San Francisco, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
$141k - $206k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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SingleStore
Strategic Account Executive
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Strategic Account Executive
SingleStore
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
$150k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Anthropic
Strategic Account Executive
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Anthropic
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Strategic Account Executive
Anthropic
San Francisco, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
$360k - $435k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Strategic Account Executive Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
26 jobs
Los Angeles
8 jobs
Berkeley
1 jobs
Culver City
1 jobs
Sacramento
1 jobs
San Francisco Bay Area
1 jobs
San Jose
1 jobs
Santa Clara
1 jobs
Virtual - D+
1 jobs

Strategic Account Executive Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • SentiLink
    SentiLink5
  • DoorDash
    DoorDash4
  • Databricks
    Databricks3
  • Gridsight
    Gridsight3
  • Anthropic
    Anthropic2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software32
  • Fintech3
  • Agriculture & Farming2
  • Artificial Intelligence2
  • Media & Entertainment2

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 SentiLink, DoorDash, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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, Los Angeles, and Berkeley 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 41% of strategic account executive openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 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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