Director, Sales Engineering Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Sales Engineering Do?

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruit, coach, and develop sales engineers and solutions consultants.
  • Set team priorities, processes, and performance goals.
  • Partner with sales leadership on pipeline strategy, customer engagements, and revenue planning.
  • Oversee technical presentations, product demonstrations, proofs of concept, and proposal responses.
  • Share customer feedback with product and engineering teams to inform roadmap decisions.
  • Track team performance and improve how technical sales support contributes to customer outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

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.

Find Director, Sales Engineering Jobs on Ladders

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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$120K - $145K *

Lead the onboarding function for diverse customer segments, managing a team to ensure a seamless transition from contract to go-live. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive cust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower a high-performing sales team by developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth in a multi-million dollar territory, while fostering relationships with key industry stakeholders...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by leading engineering efforts, recruiting top talent, and shaping a high-performance culture while collaborating with executives to drive success and innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful solutions as a trusted partner for enterprise clients, facilitating product demonstrations and driving customer engagement. Collaborate closely with sales teams to enhance adoption a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise solutions engineering, partnering with sales and customers to drive product adoption in a dynamic pre-sales environment. Leverage your expertise to influenc...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $165K *

Reimagine customer engagement by driving collaboration and innovation in supplier solutions. Leverage cross-functional expertise to expand market presence, enhance technical offerings, and deliver str...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $221K *

Transform customer experiences by delivering tailored technical solutions, leading product evaluations, and guiding clients through cloud security challenges. Collaborate with a global team to drive i...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $330K *

Unlock potential by leading a global enablement team to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that enhances sales effectiveness and drives revenue growth across all customer-facing roles...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Drive cybersecurity transformation by leading enterprise initiatives, modernizing security operations, and leveraging AI for enhanced automation. Collaborate with C-suite executives to develop strateg...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Transform enterprise cybersecurity programs by leading AI-driven initiatives and modernization efforts. Collaborate with C-suite executives to design and implement comprehensive security roadmaps, enh...

Fairfax, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $290K *

Unlock impactful narratives as you lead global CEO communications, translating complex tech into compelling stories. Drive executive visibility across media, keynotes, and digital channels while colla...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $290K *

Empower impactful narratives as you architect and lead a global CEO communications strategy, translating complex tech innovations into compelling stories that resonate across media and digital platfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $308K *

Drive and elevate the global talent acquisition strategy for the Go-To-Market organization, fostering a high-performance recruiting culture and delivering innovative, AI-driven hiring experiences acro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth and strategy of the SMB PC business across North America, driving revenue and market share while leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful business outcomes in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Shape the future of sales enablement by driving AI-assisted programs and coaching tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pipeline creation and conversion, ensuring sales teams are equipped f...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-assisted enablement programs that empower Sales and SDR teams to enhance pipeline creation and conversion. Collaborate cross-functionally to design impactful training...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives in the public sector, fostering relationships and driving growth through consultative solutions in a dynamic cybersecurity environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $263K *

Accelerate progress at our dynamic team by leveraging your technical expertise to drive customer success, articulate complex solutions, and build lasting relationships in a flexible, remote environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Unlock growth by leading U.S. sales strategy across diverse healthcare channels. Drive revenue, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve commercial excellenc...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering organization, overseeing the full technical chain from design to production, while building a robust supplier ecosystem and mentoring a talented te...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $206K *

Develop and execute strategic business initiatives to drive growth in AI infrastructure, cloud, and data center markets. Build relationships with key customers while leading cross-functional teams to...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering sales excellence through strategic training and innovative enablement programs, transforming complex tech into actionable insights that drive revenue and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $150K *

Empower revenue growth by driving sales efforts in Mid-Market and Emerging accounts. Collaborate with clients to enhance satisfaction, understanding their needs, while leveraging expertise in the ad-t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead transformative growth by building client partnerships and driving technology solutions. Engage with senior leaders to identify needs, shape proposals, and ensure successful project delivery while...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $230K *

Transform cloud data security solutions by analyzing client needs and delivering technical insights. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive sales growth, elevate customer experiences, and establish i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Sales Engineering do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.