Enterprise Sales Director

Foundry

$200K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of B2B sales experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
  • In-depth knowledge of the media and publishing industry, including market trends.
  • Proven track record in coaching and motivating sales teams to hit targets.
  • Strong communication skills and adept at cross-functional collaboration.
  • Fluency with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot.
  • Bachelor's degree or comparable experience.
  • Availability for in-office work with 30% travel required.

Responsibilities

  • Own FY26 revenue targets for Foundry's full portfolio of media and events.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of enterprise sellers through ongoing engagement.
  • Expand wallet share within existing accounts by activating new buying centers.
  • Drive forecast accuracy with weekly pipeline management and risk communication.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer success and revenue.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the sales strategy for expanding product offerings.
  • Dynamic leadership role involving a team of six or more sellers.
  • Work with the world's leading technology companies in innovative initiatives.
  • Access to a diverse portfolio including live and virtual events.
  • Engagement in a rapidly evolving media landscape with high growth potential.
Full Job Description
Foundry is seeking a dynamic commercial leader to build and lead a team of US sellers focused on supporting brand to demand marketing initiatives for the worlds largest and most innovative technology companies . This high-impact role will manage a team of six or more enterprise sellers focused on maximizing growth across Foundry's highest-value region.

As a strategic sales leader, you will drive multi-million dollar revenue growth by orchestrating complex, integrated sales of Foundry's full portfolio across B2B & B2C audiences -including media solutions, proprietary data and insights, content services, and industry-leading events-across technology companies. Success requires deep expertise in enterprise account management, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and a proven track record of coaching teams to engage multiple buying centers and decision-makers within large organizations.

This is a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape Foundry's sales strategy as we expand our offering footprint beyond our B2B & B2C communities like CIO.com and PCworld.com with the addition of TechCrunch and Cheddar News.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own FY26 revenue targets driving growth across Foundry's full portfolio including paid media, lead generation, face-to-face and virtual events, webcasts, and integrated research, content, and thought leadership programs
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of enterprise sellers through hands-on field engagement, regular pipeline reviews, and strategic account planning to consistently achieve individual and team quotas
  • Expand wallet share within existing enterprise accounts by identifying and activating new buying centers, budgets, and stakeholder relationships across marketing, demand generation, and executive leadership functions
  • Drive forecast accuracy through rigorous weekly pipeline management with sellers and transparent communication of risks, opportunities, and performance trends to senior sales leadership
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with global sales counterparts to maximize enterprise revenue and coordinate closely with product, delivery, and customer success teams to ensure seamless execution and customer outcomes


Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of B2B sales experience, with at least 3 years in sales leadership roles
  • Deep understanding of the media and publishing industry, including current trends and challenges
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of coaching and motivating sales reps to achieve ambitious goals
  • Exceptional communication skills, results-oriented, and effective collaborator across functional teams to achieve shared objectives
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • In office with 30% travel to customer meetings and events

Base salary $200,000 + commission

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