Support Lead Jobs in California
Support Lead jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where technology companies, healthcare networks, and enterprise software firms maintain large customer-facing operations. Employers such as Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Apple consistently hire support leads across technical support, customer success, and IT service desk functions. The state's size and industry depth make it one of the most active markets in the country for this role, with openings at every level from team lead to senior support operations manager. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures all crew members are Wowing the Customer through personal contact with customers. Trains the crew on the B.E.S.T. customer service experience; ensuring that each guest has a fast, friendly check out experience.
- Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service.
- Assists with the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor
- Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues.
- Manages the entire process of opening or closing the store, which includes securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth daily operation.
- Supports the onboarding and ongoing training of associates, helping them learn store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve their performance.
- Drives store sales and controls expenses: Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service.
- Partners with the entire store leadership team in merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
- Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room
This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- College experience preferred
- Minimum 1 years of management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Creative thinking
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Frequently operate cash register
- Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
- Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
- Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
- Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)
- Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
- Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time
- Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Support Lead Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Five Below34

- Pacific Health11

- Merakey5

- Sevita2

- HCLTech2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Education
- Electronics & Hardware
- Marketing & Advertising
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in support lead jobs across California.
- Three or more years of experience in a customer support or technical support environment
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and performance-manage a support team
- Proficiency with CRM or ticketing platforms such as Salesforce, Zendesk, or ServiceNow
- Experience establishing KPIs and reporting on support metrics such as CSAT and resolution time
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, information systems, or a related field
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for escalation handling and stakeholder updates
Support Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a support lead in California?
Most support leads in California advance from individual contributor support roles after building several years of hands-on experience. California employers typically look for candidates who have handled escalations, trained teammates, or owned a queue independently before stepping into a lead title. No state-issued license is required for the role, but industry certifications such as HDI Support Center Team Lead or ITIL Foundation carry real weight with California technology and healthcare employers and can accelerate promotion.
Which companies hire support leads in California?
Employers hiring support leads in California right now include Five Below, Pacific Health, and Merakey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of enterprise technology, health-tech, and financial services companies means demand is consistent across both the Bay Area and Southern California throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most support lead jobs?
The cities with the most support lead openings in California are San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles. The distribution follows California's major industry clusters: the Bay Area draws heavily from enterprise software and cloud companies, Los Angeles from media, e-commerce, and healthcare, and San Diego from biotech, defense contractors, and regional health systems that each maintain dedicated customer and technical support operations.
Are there remote support lead jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of support lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and digital nature of the work. Roles focused on customer success, SaaS technical support, and IT service management are the most likely to be fully remote, while support leads overseeing on-site teams or hardware environments tend to require regular in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a support lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a support specialist or customer success associate at a California technology or healthcare company and building a visible record of peer coaching and process improvement before pursuing a lead title. Large California employers such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Kaiser Permanente run associate support programs and internal mobility tracks that move strong individual contributors into lead roles. Earning an HDI Support Center Analyst certification or completing an ITIL Foundation course gives early-career candidates a concrete credential that California hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to support lead jobs in California?
You can find and apply to support lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Search for roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and specialty area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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