Explore Director, Sales Engineering jobs for experienced leaders who connect technical expertise with revenue growth. These roles guide sales engineering teams, shape customer-facing technical strategy, and help organizations demonstrate the value of complex products and services. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
A Director of Sales Engineering leads teams that support the sales process with product demonstrations, solution design, technical discovery, and responses to customer requirements. The role typically partners with sales, product, marketing, and customer success leaders to ensure solutions fit customer needs and support business goals.
Employers commonly seek a combination of technical fluency, customer-facing experience, and people leadership. Relevant strengths may include team management, solution architecture, consultative selling, communication, and the ability to explain complex concepts to varied audiences. Experience in the employer’s industry, product area, or enterprise sales environment may also be important.
Director-level sales engineering roles are available across sectors that sell technical or complex solutions, including software, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and business technology. Depending on the organization, related titles may include Director of Solutions Engineering, Director of Sales Solutions, or Head of Sales Engineering. Compensation and responsibilities vary by company, location, and scope of the role.
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Director, Technical Products and Operations
$200K - $235K *
Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in SOCOM's UxS and autonomy control systems. Lead growth initiatives, manage capture strategies, and build relationships across the special operations community t...
2 days ago
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering Majors West
$172K - $215K *
Join a team that's transforming public safety through innovative drone solutions. Lead complex deployments, drive technical wins, and shape the future of sUAS operations while mentoring a talented eng...
2 weeks ago
Account Executive - Direct Sales
$100K - $120K *
Champion new sales opportunities by managing key accounts and building relationships. Drive growth through strategic sales initiatives and collaboration with technical teams to deliver tailored soluti...
2 weeks ago
Director, Product Management - EDR
$186K - $302K *
Join a dynamic team to lead product strategy and execution in Endpoint Detection and Response, fostering collaboration across teams to achieve operational success and deliver cutting-edge cybersecurit...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$175K - $220K *
Join a team that’s redefining cloud spend management by leading engaging technical sales cycles, crafting compelling product demos, and assisting clients across varied industries to achieve outstandin...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you support sales operations by delivering precise price quotations and coordinating solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive business success and enhance customer relat...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic growth by managing a high-performing sales team, refining sales strategies, and fostering a culture of excellence to achieve ambitious revenue goals...
4 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform enterprise client relationships by leading revenue growth, strategic account management, and team development. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance upsell opportunities and ensure c...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate customer solutions by collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored technical expertise, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships through effective communication and p...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Innovate with us to drive strategic product marketing initiatives that enhance capital equipment and consumable sales. Lead go-to-market strategies and foster market adoption, ensuring alignment with...
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Account Executive - West Region
$150K - $185K *
Empower business growth by leading enterprise storage sales in a dynamic territory. Drive strategic partnerships, manage key client relationships, and exceed sales goals through collaboration and inno...
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Account Executive - West Region
$150K - $185K *
Lead strategic enterprise sales initiatives, enhancing market presence and relationships in your territory, while collaborating closely with partners to achieve exceptional revenue growth and customer...
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Account Executive - West Region
$150K - $185K *
Join a team that's driving enterprise sales for cutting-edge storage solutions. Manage strategic relationships, exceed quotas, and influence key stakeholders while collaborating with partners to enhan...
2 weeks ago
Regional Manager, Sales Engineering - AI Accounts
$150K - $200K *
Lead the charge in driving technical execution and operational excellence by managing a high-performing team of Sales Engineers, collaborating with senior leadership, and shaping regional strategy to...
Today
$135K - $176K *
Empower loan officers by ensuring a seamless user experience across multiple platforms. As a key player in product management, gather insights, drive development, and strategize for future growth in a...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $160K *
Champion cloud and application security by enhancing AWS practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to ensure secure and compliant environments...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
The Sales Engineer at ScaleOps will work closely with customers and prospects, providing technical support and serving as a trusted advisor. This role involves collaborating with sales, product, and e...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$240K - $300K *
Empower strategic partnerships across the Eastern U.S. to drive revenue growth. Build and manage a partner-sourced pipeline, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate deal closures through collabora...
2 days ago
Sales Engineer (West Coast, US)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity by leading technical strategies and executing Proof of Concepts. Collaborate with sales and R&D to bridge client needs and product evolution, ensuring succe...
2 weeks ago
Program Director, Professional Services
$180K - $200K *
Accelerate progress at regional Professional Services by leading teams, driving growth and quality in consulting engagements while fostering strategic partnerships and developing innovative service of...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager
$141K - $176K *
Drive go-to-market strategy for cyber risk intelligence solutions, engaging with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives that resonate with security leaders. Influence product strategies...
1 month ago
Lead Solutions Engineer, Strategic
$140K - $170K *
Shape the future of healthcare technology by leveraging your expertise to drive sales success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, engage customers, and enhance prod...
1 week ago
$210K - $225K *
Transform engineering culture by empowering teams to excel, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. Leverage your technical acumen to lead strategic initiatives and elevate team performance w...
3 weeks ago
Senior Sales Director, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) & Defense Primes
$150K - $190K *
Lead a dynamic sales team to drive B2B revenue in defense and unmanned systems. Oversee the sales lifecycle, manage key partnerships, and ensure alignment with engineering and marketing to achieve amb...
2 weeks ago
What does a Director of Sales Engineering do?
A Director of Sales Engineering leads technical sales teams that help customers understand, evaluate, and adopt a company’s products or services. The role often includes team development, sales strategy, solution design oversight, and collaboration with product and engineering.
What qualifications are common for Director, Sales Engineering jobs?
Employers often look for experience in sales engineering or solutions consulting, a strong understanding of relevant technologies, customer-facing communication skills, and a track record of leading teams. Specific requirements vary by company and industry.
How is a Director of Sales Engineering different from a sales director?
A sales director generally focuses on sales teams, customer relationships, and revenue execution. A Director of Sales Engineering leads the technical specialists who support those efforts through discovery, demonstrations, solution design, and technical validation.
Where can Director of Sales Engineering roles be found?
These roles are common at companies selling complex products or services, including software, cloud, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and enterprise technology providers.
How can I find Director, Sales Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Director, Sales Engineering listings on Ladders, where vetted professional opportunities feature salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.