VP Sales Jobs in California
VP Sales jobs in California are among the most actively recruited senior leadership roles in the state, concentrated in technology, enterprise software, life sciences, and financial services across companies at every stage from growth-stage startups to established public companies. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Salesforce, Oracle, and Thermo Fisher Scientific maintain large commercial operations and regularly build out revenue leadership teams. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise SaaS sales, channel and partner sales, and healthcare and medtech commercial leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
- Location: Costa Mesa, California; Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; California
- Salary: 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD Annual
About Us
Synchrony is more than a financial services company, we’re a team of passionate innovators committed to delivering best-in-class solutions that support millions of customers across the U.S. With a bold focus on technology, data, and digital innovation, we create meaningful experiences that simplify lives and enable financial wellness.
When you join Synchrony, you become part of an inclusive culture where your voice matters, your growth is championed, and your work drives impactful results.
Job Description
Role Summary/Purpose:
This role reports to the VP, Veterinary Sales Leader and leads a regional field sales team responsible for increasing CareCredit usage and credit submissions across an assigned region of the country. The leader will hire, mentor, coach, counsel, co-travel with, and train a team of Metro and Area Practice Development Managers (PDMs). This role works directly with the VP, Veterinary Sales Leader to execute sales strategies within a specified region.
This leader will be expected to set the tone for a high-performance culture, drive accountability, and deliver consistent regional results through clear priorities, strong coaching, and rigorous execution.
The Veterinary industry PDMs are located across the Western region and include both Metro and Area PDMs. Eligible candidates must live within the specific territory or region of responsibility.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage a regional field sales team of Metro and Area Practice Development Managers to ensure execution of national and regional sales and marketing initiatives and delivery of regional business objectives.
- Coach and mentor Practice Development Managers through ongoing one-on-ones, field observations, and co-travels; evaluate performance based on assigned KPIs, execution quality, and the team’s ability to deliver productive client outcomes.
- Own regional performance for Net Credit Sales, amount financed per provider, and provider credit submissions (client credit applications identifiable at practice location level).
- Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for the team to ensure disciplined execution against business goals.
- Conduct virtual and physical co-travels with Metro and Area Practice Development Managers according to standards and expectations.
- Implement effective measures, recognition, and reward systems with the field sales team to reinforce performance and accountability.
- strategies, tactics, and best practices with the field sales team to drive usage and improve results.
- Partner with the VP, Veterinary Sales Leader to implement systems and industry best practices that increase usage, drive applications, integrate products, maximize provider visits, and keep expenses within budget.
- Partner with various departments, including marketing and operations, to develop materials and systems that increase Practice Development Manager productivity and practice usage.
- Work in the field monitoring, measuring, and gathering voice of the customer to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide value-added analysis and reporting for the assigned region, and identify and implement ways to increase usage through Salesforce relationship software.
- Work closely with relevant industry leadership to efficiently deploy Practice Development Manager support campaigns and priorities.
- Partner with the Tradeshow Team to ensure proper regional coverage for trade shows, industry leadership meetings, and other events that support revenue growth and provider relationships.
- Effectively manage team travel and expenses to ensure company guidelines are met.
- Lead team efforts to support industry trade shows.
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned including identifying and acting on existing opportunities.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Financial Services and/or outside sales; or, in lieu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of experience in Financial Services and/or outside sales.
- Minimum of 2 years of territory sales and/or marketing experience with a track record of achieving or exceeding results.
- Demonstrated experience leading, developing, mentoring, and holding sales professionals accountable for performance.
- Proven ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands, and deliver against business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience driving change, improving performance, and executing through others.
- Ability to travel up to 80% of the time, including overnight and some weekend travel.
Work from home, but must be located within, or willing to relocate to, the region, which includes the following highly preferred geographic area: Southern California.
Desired Characteristics:
- Healthcare, sales, finance, and/or marketing experience.
- Two years of experience working in a Vet or medical practice setting, particularly in an influencing role.
- Private Label sales and marketing experience; finance business and industry acumen.
- Proven success with launching, scaling, and managing new products.
- Two years of experience in a sales leadership role, including building and growing teams, managing change, driving sales, and delivering client development metrics and imperatives.
- Commercially intense with strong business judgment and a disciplined focus on priorities, productivity, and results.
- Excellent client relationship skills along with exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of customer financial drivers and needs.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to respond quickly to customer needs.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, including written, oral, and non-verbal communication.
- Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills
- Proven ability to work remotely and independently.
- Strong strategic planning skills.
- Experience with CRM and sales analytics platforms such as Salesforce and Tableau.
Grade/Level: 12
The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Our Way of Working:
We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.
- Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
- You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
- New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to- for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
- If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
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VP Sales Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase44

- Citi9

- WSP8

- Highwire6

- Oaktree Capital Management6

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Construction & Real Estate
- Investment & Asset Management
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in VP sales jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
- Proven history of building and leading high-performing B2B sales teams
- Experience managing full sales cycles for enterprise or mid-market accounts
- Demonstrated ability to develop territory plans and hit revenue targets
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to forecast and report pipeline
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with marketing, product, and customer success teams
VP Sales Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a vp sales in California?
Becoming a vp sales in California does not require a state-issued license or credential, so the path runs through demonstrated revenue leadership experience. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree and a progression from individual contributor to sales manager to director before a VP appointment. In California's technology and life sciences markets, candidates who can show quota attainment at scale and experience hiring and coaching managers move to the front of the line.
How much do VP saleses make in California?
VP saleses 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 vp saless in California?
Employers hiring vp saless in California right now include JPMorganChase, Citi, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of technology, biotech, and enterprise software headquarters means the state consistently produces more VP-level commercial openings than any other market in the country.
Which California cities have the most vp sales jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Irvine lead California for vp sales openings. The Bay Area drives the largest share because of its density of enterprise software, cloud, and fintech headquarters, while Los Angeles reflects strength in media, e-commerce, and healthcare technology, and San Diego is anchored by life sciences and defense technology companies that maintain dedicated commercial leadership teams.
Are there remote vp sales jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most senior roles. About 78% of vp sales openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how common distributed sales organizations have become in California's technology sector. Strategic and forecast-heavy parts of the role work well remotely, while new territory launches and key account relationships typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a vp sales in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a director-level role at a California company first and demonstrating VP-level scope before the title follows. Large California technology employers like those headquartered in Silicon Valley and the Los Angeles tech corridor regularly hire directors who manage managers, which is the proving ground for a VP appointment. Building fluency in Salesforce, earning a recognized sales methodology certification, and taking on cross-functional projects with marketing or product teams gives candidates a clear edge when VP roles open internally.
Where can I find and apply to vp sales jobs in California?
You can find and apply to vp sales jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and target industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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