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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$120K - $145K *
Engage with key customers to ensure their success by managing programs, setting strategic plans, and driving operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to meet customer needs and uphold satisfac...
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Growth Executive - North America
$120K - $160K *
Elevate business growth by driving strategic sales initiatives across key sectors. Leverage your network to build relationships and develop tailored solutions, while collaborating with partners to enh...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Drive the success of a key product line by managing its lifecycle, profitability, and growth. Develop strategies for marketing, pricing, and inventory while leading a team to meet customer needs and m...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the product line management for Steel Services, driving profitability and growth through strategic marketing, pricing, and inventory management while mentoring team members to meet customer needs...
2 weeks ago
Area Sales Director, Southwest
$415K - $435K *
Empower your career by leading regional Enterprise sales strategies to drive business growth and expand market presence. Manage high-performing teams and build relationships with C-suite executives to...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Account Manager, SLED-WA
$110K - $130K *
Empower public-sector organizations by driving technology solutions in Washington. Develop new relationships, expand accounts, and collaborate with teams to enhance government operations and education...
6 days ago
Product Marketing Manager, Solutions
$130K - $160K *
Elevate market presence by owning positioning and messaging across multiple industries. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop go-to-market strategies, create impactful content, and drive business...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $200K *
Shape the future of DevSecOps by leading technical strategy and delivery excellence across Federal and DoD markets. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions, drive business development, and mentor...
1 week ago
Senior Sales Enablement Manager
$170K - $190K *
Champion enablement excellence by designing impactful training programs that boost seller skills and revenue outcomes, while collaborating with leadership and leveraging data for continuous improvemen...
4 weeks ago
Data Center Sales Manager, Mid South Territory
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading sales initiatives in the Mid-South data center market. Drive revenue growth through strategic engagement with customers, partners, and stakeholders in mission-critical envi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Data Center Engineering
$160K - $190K *
Shape the future of data center engineering by leading design standards, optimizing costs, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Client Sales & Insights
$165K - $200K *
Lead the charge in driving commercial activation and revenue growth for a multi-million-dollar portfolio, leveraging strategic insights and AI to enhance client engagement and deliver measurable resul...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $160K *
Transform client engagement by driving sales growth through new and existing relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs while leading strategic...
4 weeks ago
Presales Consulting Manger, Networking
$211K - $392K *
Drive strategic technical sales initiatives by leading a talented team to foster customer engagement and deliver innovative networking solutions for key clients. Partner with various stakeholders to e...
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$100K - $120K *
Empower a dynamic Sales team to achieve goals, foster client relationships, and ensure seamless event management while driving growth and performance in a collaborative environment...
2 weeks ago
Manager - ASG Presales Engineering
$180K - $370K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of technical sales professionals to deliver innovative solutions. Engage with clients to drive results, enhance collaboration, and optimize sales strategies...
3 weeks ago
Senior Sales Engineer - Enterprise
$124K - $180K *
Join us to elevate your career as a strategic technical advisor, enhancing sales efficiency and customer engagement through tailored demos and deep technical insights within a collaborative Enterprise...
4 weeks ago
Senior Sales Engineer - Enterprise
$124K - $180K *
Engage with our Enterprise sales team as a technical expert, crafting tailored solutions that address client needs. Drive efficiency and foster collaboration across departments while mentoring peers i...
4 weeks ago
Director, Client Platform Engineering
$198K - $298K *
Optimize global endpoint management by leading a high-performing team to enhance security, streamline operations, and improve employee experience across diverse device ecosystems. Drive strategy and i...
2 weeks ago
Director, Client Platform Engineering
$198K - $298K *
Join a team that's redefining endpoint management and security for a global workforce. Lead strategic initiatives, drive innovation, and enhance employee experience across diverse device ecosystems wh...
2 weeks ago
Director, Client Platform Engineering
$198K - $298K *
Lead the charge in global endpoint management, driving strategy and security for diverse device ecosystems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance employee experience while ensuring robust security...
3 weeks ago
Director, Client Platform Engineering
$198K - $298K *
Transform the future of endpoint management by leading a global team to enhance security, optimize device performance, and elevate employee experience across diverse platforms. Drive strategy and inno...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $175K *
Empower the growth of enterprise solutions by partnering with stakeholders to address business challenges, delivering tailored AI demonstrations, and driving go-to-market strategies in a rapidly evolv...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $175K *
Play a key role in shaping customer engagement and go-to-market strategy, leveraging your technical expertise to deliver tailored AI solutions and compelling demonstrations that drive enterprise value...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to bridging technical solutions with customer engagement. This role empowers you to support pre- and post-sales technical guidance, drive product adoption, and enhance cus...
3 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.