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.
$197K - $283K *
Lead and develop a high-performing sales team, driving revenue growth and executing sales strategies in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Foster collaboration and accountability while coaching individual...
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$177K - $194K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing sales team, driving revenue growth and executing sales strategies in the Commercial segment. Foster collaboration and accountability while coaching indi...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team where you'll engage customers, translate their needs into effective proposals, and collaborate on innovative solutions to drive success in the broadband service industry, enhancing...
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$125K - $150K *
Develop and manage sales strategies for the Flooring division, focusing on client relationships, sales forecasts, and operational efficiency to drive revenue growth and ensure quality standards in pro...
2 days ago
Sales Director, Data Platform Team (West Coast)
$160K - $200K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic sales initiatives and expanding our customer base in the data analytics sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while engaging executives to showcase inno...
3 weeks ago
Sales Director, Data Platform Team (West Coast)
$160K - $200K *
Drive your career with a leading data analytics company's sales team! Leverage your extensive experience to develop and execute sales strategies, foster key relationships, and achieve revenue growth w...
3 weeks ago
$175K - $210K *
Elevate team performance by leading a high-achieving group of enterprise AEs. Drive excellence in sales processes, cultivate talent, and secure complex multi-stakeholder deals. Influence product strat...
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Director, Deployment Operations
$156K - $195K *
Drive operational excellence by leading deployment strategies that enhance customer experience and revenue growth. Oversee a high-performing team, implement automation, and collaborate across function...
2 weeks ago
Team Lead, Inside Sales, Southeast
$95K - $102K *
Empower your career by leading a dynamic inside sales team while driving customer success. Balance direct sales with mentoring, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve high performance and ad...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by driving sales in the SLED sector, collaborating with partners, and managing a diverse territory. This role emphasizes relationship-building, meeting quotas, and executing a strateg...
1 week ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Drive success in the SLED sector by managing key accounts, executing sales strategies, and building strong relationships. Collaborate with partners to maintain a robust revenue pipeline while achievin...
1 week ago
$87K - $102K *
Partner with us to elevate enterprise sales through technical expertise and innovative solutions. Collaborate with account executives, provide data-driven insights, and demonstrate our advanced produc...
3 weeks ago
Leader, Sales - Commercial, Virginia
$329K - $445K *
Unlock your potential as a Regional Sales Manager, leading a dynamic team to drive revenue growth and customer transformation in the Potomac Region. Collaborate with key partners and elevate customer...
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Leader, Sales - Commercial, Virginia
$329K - $445K *
Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and market expansion by developing high-performing sales teams, executing strategic initiatives, and fostering executive relationships across the Potomac Regi...
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Senior Manager, Software Engineering
$225K - $265K *
Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...
6 days ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic sales team to drive revenue growth in the SLED sector. Collaborate with partners, manage accounts, and execute strategies to exceed quotas while building strong customer relationships...
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Director - AI Sales & Solutions
$175K - $230K *
Lead innovative AI solutions development, driving AI pipeline growth and collaboration across teams. Develop strategies, manage relationships, and execute methodologies to align with market needs and...
4 weeks ago
Director - AI Sales & Solutions
$175K - $230K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions that drive business growth across various sectors. Strategically manage a high-performing team, foster collaboration, and establish repeatable met...
4 weeks ago
Director - AI Sales & Solutions
$175K - $230K *
Drive AI sales and solution strategies, developing innovative offerings aligning customer needs with market demands, leading a high-performing team while ensuring successful delivery and growth across...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the design and implementation of robust security measures to protect sensitive health information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations while collaborating with cross-functional t...
3 weeks ago
Director, Field Applications Engineering & Customer Support
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in global FAE and Customer Support, driving technical excellence and customer success through strategic initiatives, team development, and operational oversight to enhance product depl...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Support pre-sales engineered-to-order activities for low voltage power solutions. Engage in technical proposal development, customer support, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver compliant, m...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Okta Access Gateway
$168K - $231K *
Lead and empower a team to innovate hybrid access solutions, collaborating cross-functionally. Drive operational excellence while managing technical strategies to enhance security software for enterpr...
3 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Accelerate growth by transforming our partner ecosystem into a proactive engine for new customer acquisition and revenue growth. Lead channel strategy, leveraging executive relationships to drive meas...
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$180K - $235K *
Lead North America strategic engagement with FAA and NAV CANADA, driving growth through executive relationships and operational initiatives. Shape multi-year adoption roadmaps for space-based surveill...
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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.