Territory Sales Manager Jobs in California
Territory Sales Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in medical devices, SaaS, consumer packaged goods, and industrial distribution across roles from associate territory rep through senior regional manager. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where established companies like Stryker, Salesforce, and Sysco maintain deep California footprints and consistently recruit territory sales managers. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare and life sciences sales, technology solutions, and food service distribution. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who we Are:
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients. We sell a wide range of products exclusively to adult consumers, from our iconic brands to our next generation products to fulfill evolving consumer preferences. Our three focus segments are led by our core, proprietary brands including Zig-Zag® (rolling papers and wraps), Stoker’s® (looseleaf chew and moist snuff) along with our distribution platforms in NewGen. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure, and strengthen our capital position.
Let’s Build Great Experiences Together!
As a team of ambitious individuals, we strive to be the best at what we do. We have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to get the job done. Do you have a great attitude about life? Are you a great communicator with the ability to learn? Do you have tenacity, grit and are unafraid to fail? If you answered yes to these questions, we want you on our team!
As Territory Business Manager you will impact our company and customers by selling, building, and maintaining customer relationships.
Essential Functions
- Lead sales and distribution within designated geography to achieve annual goals, including merchandising as needed.
- Sell company initiatives to assigned business partners, which will include gaining new item distribution, executing pricing and promotional plans, and managing inventory levels and freshness (where applicable) in geography.
- Leverage data and other available information to consult and lead fact-based conversations with our business partners to achieve stated goals.
- Clearly track and measure progress against sell-in initiatives and stated goals with evolving plan to achieve results while partnering with your manager on resource needs.
- Manage a product contingency fund for having product and funds on-van to sell new product distribution, provide promotions and to fill-in low and out-of-stock situations.
- Manage administrative requirements of job, including point of sale materials.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, that influence successful business outcomes.
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to navigate and offer creative solutions in a variety of selling situations.
- Ability to build financially astute and analytically driven sales plans that generate results.
- Purposefully plan and prioritize initiatives to achieve results.
- Collaborate well in a team environment and develop account relationships.
- Motivated, self-starter with dedication to individual growth.
- Demonstrated proficiency across a variety of technological platforms (especially Salesforce or similar CRM) and ability to learn new systems.
- Must have, and maintain, a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and/or sales experience in similar industry.
- A Bachelor’s Degree, meaningful sales experience, and/or strong commitment to a fast-paced learning environment.
Let’s talk money and perks!
Turning Point Brands offer a competitive salary and benefits.
$55,000-$60,000 base salary + performance based incentives with quarterly payout - NO CAP ON EARNINGS!
- 12 Paid Holidays
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401K with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- DailyPay
Turning Point Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected classes.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Turning Point Brands (TPB) you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a clrco.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the TPB team; or direct e-mail with a tpbi.com e-mail address. TPB does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. TPB will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Territory Sales Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Herc Rentals12

- John Deere9

- The Hershey Company9

- SpotOn8

- Ernest6

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Mining & Natural Resources
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in territory sales manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most California employers
- Two or more years of outside or field sales experience managing a defined territory
- Proven ability to meet or exceed quota across a multi-account California sales region
- Valid California driver's license and reliable vehicle for daily territory travel
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage pipelines and account activity
- Strong consultative selling skills and ability to build relationships with California-based buyers
Territory Sales Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a territory sales manager in California?
Most territory sales managers in California enter the role through a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a field aligned with their industry, followed by two to four years in inside or outside sales. California does not require a state-issued license for most sales roles, but medical device and pharmaceutical sales candidates gain a strong edge by completing the Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative credential or relevant clinical training. Employers in Los Angeles and the Bay Area typically promote from within from account executive or sales development representative roles.
How much do territory sales managers make in California?
Territory sales managers in California earn a median of about $134,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $300,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire territory sales managers in California?
Employers hiring territory sales managers in California right now include Herc Rentals, John Deere, and The Hershey Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's mix of life sciences companies in San Diego, enterprise tech firms in the Bay Area, and large consumer goods distributors in Los Angeles means consistent openings well beyond a single sector.
Which California cities have the most territory sales manager jobs?
Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco currently have the most territory sales manager openings in California. Los Angeles draws high volume from consumer goods, food service, and healthcare distributors, the Bay Area is driven by SaaS and enterprise technology companies headquartered there, and San Diego's concentration of biotech and medical device firms creates steady demand for life sciences territory roles in that corridor.
Are there remote territory sales manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Territory sales management is inherently field-based, requiring in-person client visits, product demonstrations, and on-site relationship building across an assigned region. About 73% of territory sales manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be roles where the territory is managed primarily by phone and video, such as inside territory accounts or certain SaaS renewals positions.
How can I get hired as a territory sales manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a sales development representative or account coordinator role at a California-based company, then moving into territory management after demonstrating quota attainment. Large California employers like Sysco, Stryker, and Oracle run structured associate sales rotational programs designed for candidates without direct territory experience. Completing a recognized sales certification and building a portfolio of measurable results from any customer-facing role gives applicants from retail, inside sales, or clinical backgrounds a clear advantage.
Where can I find and apply to territory sales manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to territory sales manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to California employers and regions. Find roles that fit your industry focus and territory preference, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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