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

Open roles379+
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring97
Work type52% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Synchrony
VP, Western US Sales Leader - Vet
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VP, Western US Sales Leader - Vet
Synchrony
Costa Mesa, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$110k - $185k/yr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Western Alliance Bank
Vice President, SBA Business Banking
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Vice President, SBA Business Banking
Western Alliance Bank
San Jose, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Program Management
$130k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Coherent Corp.
Vice President, HR Technology and People Operations
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Coherent Corp.
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Vice President, HR Technology and People Operations
Coherent Corp.
Santa Clara, California
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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C3 AI
Vice President, Event Marketing – AI Accelerators
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Vice President, Event Marketing – AI Accelerators
C3 AI
Redwood City, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$270k - $355k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Aon
Representations & Warranties M&A Insurance- Vice President
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Representations & Warranties M&A Insurance- Vice President
Aon
San Francisco, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compliance & Legal
Partnerships & Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Legal Counsel
Business Development
$275k - $350k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate
10,000+

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VP Sales Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irvine
21 jobs
San Diego
15 jobs
Sacramento
9 jobs
Santa Monica
9 jobs
Oakland
8 jobs
San Jose
8 jobs

VP Sales Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase44
  • Citi
    Citi9
  • WSP
    WSP8
  • Highwire
    Highwire6
  • Oaktree Capital Management
    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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