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.

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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.