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.
Search Ladders for vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse Director, Sales Engineering openings, compare role requirements, and find opportunities that align with your leadership experience and technical sales background.
RVP, Solution Engineering - Mid-Market/Commercial
$210K - $322K *
Join a dynamic team to lead and empower Solutions Engineers, driving technical sales excellence while fostering collaborative innovation and ensuring customer success through strategic insights and re...
3 weeks ago
Account Manager, North America Large Accounts
$173K - $288K *
Empower growth and relationships in a strategic role focused on managing key accounts. Drive customer satisfaction and revenue retention through strategic collaboration and consultative selling within...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower healthcare organizations by driving sales of innovative Nurse Call solutions. Own the full sales cycle, engage with senior leaders, and leverage your expertise to navigate complex deals in a d...
Today
$145K - $181K *
Champion the growth of the Security Engineering team, driving collaboration across functions to enhance cybersecurity. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor talent, manage s...
3 weeks ago
Director, Advanced Cooling Category Management, NA
$190K - $200K *
Drive global mechanical category strategy for advanced thermal management systems, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and reliability across a diverse supplier ecosystem while supporting scalable data ce...
Reposted 1 week ago
Enterprise Sales 1 - Providers (East)
$93K - $113K *
Empower healthcare providers by driving enterprise sales strategies, managing client relationships, and leveraging cross-functional teams to enhance patient experience and operational effectiveness in...
1 week ago
$130K - $192K *
Join a team that's implementing robust security controls across multiple brands, safeguarding employees and enhancing productivity through automation and secure practices. Collaborate globally while l...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Director, Product, Security and Privacy
$260K - $300K *
Transform product development by ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively manage legal risks throughout the product lifecycle, empowering r...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Security Engineer - Federal Customer
$120K - $145K *
Join us to design and secure next-gen infrastructure while ensuring compliance. Collaborate with a diverse team, automate security practices, and mitigate risks through innovative solutions to uphold...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Technical Success Manager, Public Sector
$108K - $120K *
Champion customer success by leading technical account management efforts, optimizing customer engagement, and driving operational excellence in complex SaaS implementations across the public sector...
4 weeks ago
$170K - $195K *
Engage in strategic account acquisition for our Legal Technologies sector, focusing on sourcing, qualifying, and closing new enterprise accounts. Drive revenue growth through complex sales cycles whil...
1 week ago
Regional Sales Manager - New York
$110K - $130K *
Champion growth in the New York region by owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with teams to refine strategies and drive success in a dynamic, category-defining enviro...
1 week ago
Account Executive, Mid Market (West)
$152K - $190K *
Join a team that's unlocking the potential of IoT for mid-sized businesses. Drive impactful sales, manage complex negotiations, and engage with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative sensor soluti...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Help us drive growth by managing key accounts and generating new business opportunities. Leverage your consultative sales skills to build relationships and deliver tailored solutions for enterprise cl...
2 weeks ago
Major Account Manager, Northern California
$140K - $165K *
Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic growth and build executive relationships across a focused portfolio. Shape multi-year account strategies, lead complex deals, and help organizations secure t...
Reposted 6 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in engineering management, facilitating industry standards and guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical reports and oversee project execution while drivin...
3 weeks ago
Vice President, Product Management (MDR)
$259K - $350K *
Redefine the future of cybersecurity by leading product strategy for a cutting-edge Managed Detection & Response portfolio, driving innovation and customer success while managing a high-performing tea...
1 week ago
Sales Engineer, Mid Market - Northeast
$109K - $144K *
Shape the future of essential industries by leveraging IoT solutions to enhance logistics, safety, and efficiency. Work collaboratively to present innovative technical solutions that impact customer s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sales Solutions Engineer - Digital Native
$152K - $190K *
Join a dynamic team to help developers secure applications by integrating innovative solutions into their processes. Enhance customer engagement through technical guidance to ensure efficient vulnerab...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead product marketing initiatives by crafting compelling messaging and strategies that drive customer engagement and adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and measure performan...
Today
$157K - $238K *
Join a team that's redefining security by leveraging AI to enhance application safety. You'll assess vulnerabilities, develop innovative security solutions, and shape the AI security strategy across t...
3 weeks ago
$157K - $238K *
Lead the charge in enhancing application security by integrating AI-driven solutions, conducting assessments, and shaping the AI security strategy across the organization. Collaborate with cross-funct...
3 weeks ago
Director, Digital & Performance Marketing
$162K - $244K *
Elevate your career by leading an AI-driven digital marketing strategy that transforms pipeline generation and revenue growth. Drive innovation, optimize performance, and mentor a high-performing team...
1 week ago
Lead Product Manager, Salesforce, Sales Cloud and PRM
$100K - $140K *
Shape the future of lead management and partner relationships by owning the Salesforce Lead-to-Opportunity and PRM domains. Drive strategy, execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance convers...
2 weeks ago
Senior Global Product Manager, Enabling Technologies
$120K - $145K *
Lead strategic product initiatives in advanced surgical technologies, driving development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance orthopedic outcomes and proc...
1 week 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.