Team Lead, Sales Jobs in California
Team Lead, Sales jobs in California are among the most actively posted in the country, concentrated in technology, enterprise software, financial services, retail, and healthcare, with openings at every level from emerging team lead to senior manager. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring markets, anchored by employers like Salesforce, Oracle, and Kaiser Permanente, which maintain major California operations and hire consistently. The most in-demand specialties are B2B SaaS sales leadership, retail sales management, and territory or regional team oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a dynamic Inside Sales Team Lead to join our sales leadership team.
The ideal candidate understands the changing K-12 landscape and has experience motivating teams with creative strategy and high performance standards. We're looking for a manager with the ability to lead and inspire an inside sales team while handling IXL's rapid growth. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to sell other brands within the IXL Learning family of brands, including Rosetta Stone. #LI-ONSITE
This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership to a team of inside sales consultants to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of the organization
- Develop a keen understanding of IXL to effectively align and pitch our value to prospective K-12 customers
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and coaching throughout the sales process with collaborative idea and strategy sharing
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-evaluation
- Track, forecast, budget, and monitor sales pipeline
- Meet team sales goals on a consistent basis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree in an Education related or similar field
- 3+ years of experience in sales
- Experience managing a team required, experience in sales management a plus
- EdTech sales background
- Complete understanding of the K-12 education market
- Direct classroom experience preferred
- Familiarity with web-based technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated success at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Aptitude for working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Ability to apply energy and creativity to meeting sales goals
- Passion for bringing technology into the classroom
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $100,000 + commission eligibility + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
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Team Lead, Sales Job Market in California
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in team Lead, sales jobs across California.
- Proven experience managing and coaching a quota-carrying sales team
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed team revenue targets consistently
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce in a California enterprise environment
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred by most employers
- Strong pipeline management and sales forecasting skills across California territories
- Ability to recruit, onboard, and retain sales representatives in a competitive California market
Team Lead, Sales Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a team lead, sales in California?
Most team lead, sales roles in California require several years of individual sales contributor experience before moving into leadership. California does not have a state-issued license for sales team leads, so employers focus on demonstrated revenue performance, CRM proficiency, and coaching ability. Candidates who build a record of exceeding quota in roles like account executive or inside sales representative, then take on informal mentorship or training responsibilities, are the most competitive for first-time team lead openings.
How much do team Lead, saleses make in California?
Team Lead, saleses 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 team lead, saless in California?
Employers hiring team lead, saless in California right now include Bloomberg, Tatari, and Tatari, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of technology headquarters, financial services firms, and large healthcare organizations means demand for sales team leadership stays active across multiple industries throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most team lead, sales jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Escondido have the most team lead, sales openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area leads because of its concentration of enterprise software and SaaS companies that rely heavily on structured inside and field sales teams, while Los Angeles draws demand from media, retail, and financial services, and San Diego is driven by biotech, defense, and regional technology employers.
Are there remote team lead, sales jobs in California?
Yes, and they're more common than in many other fields, since sales leadership focused on pipeline review, coaching calls, and CRM oversight can be done effectively from anywhere. About 36% of team lead, sales openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how widely California's technology sector has adopted flexible work. The roles most likely to stay fully remote are those managing inside sales or SDR teams rather than field or territory-based representatives.
How can I get hired as a team lead, sales in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to build a strong individual contributor record first, targeting sales development representative or account executive roles at California technology companies, many of which run structured sales academies or rotational programs for high performers. Companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and large California-based insurance carriers regularly promote from within rather than hire external first-time leads. Earning a CRM certification and taking visible ownership of onboarding or training a peer positions you as ready for a team lead opening when one arises.
Where can I find and apply to team lead, sales jobs in California?
You can find and apply to team lead, sales jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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