Director of Sales Jobs

Explore Director of Sales opportunities with companies seeking experienced leaders to build high-performing teams and grow revenue. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including sales leadership roles across industries and markets.

What Does a Director of Sales Do?

A Director of Sales sets sales strategy and guides teams toward revenue and growth goals. Responsibilities often include developing sales plans, forecasting performance, managing key accounts, refining processes, and collaborating with marketing, product, and executive leadership. The scope of the role varies by company, industry, and organization size.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a record of sales achievement and leadership, along with strengths in strategic planning, coaching, negotiation, pipeline management, and data-driven decision-making. Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, forecasting tools, and a specific market or sales model may also be valuable.

Director of Sales Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and the responsibilities of the position. Many Director of Sales roles include a base salary and may offer performance-based incentives. Ladders focuses on professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore senior sales leadership openings.

Find Director of Sales Opportunities on Ladders

Browse Director of Sales jobs and compare opportunities based on your experience, leadership strengths, and career goals. Explore vetted openings paying $100K or more and find roles where you can shape sales strategy, develop talent, and contribute to sustainable business growth.

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$125K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth across the East Coast by developing new accounts and implementing strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate with customers to deliver tailored solutions and achi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Drive impactful regional marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement and pipeline growth across the Americas. Collaborate with global teams to create tailored campaigns and support sales ini...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving efficiency and optimizing processes across Product & Engineering teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Agile methodologies and enhance release mana...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us as a key Associate Sales Manager, driving sales in advanced ceramic powders for diverse industries. Collaborate with customers to identify needs, deliver solutions, and achiev...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead the Enterprise Americas team to drive new-logo bookings and build a repeatable sales engine. Coach reps on multi-threaded deals and foster a strong outbound culture as the team scales. Shape ente...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $249K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by overseeing reporting, strategic planning, and compliance. Lead a dedicated finance department to ensure integrity and alignment with corporate object...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory submissions, managing U.S. INDs and ex-U.S. CTAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and drive timely approvals in a fast-pac...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive revenue growth and strategic account management across a diverse portfolio. You'll own the full sales cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build lasting relatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $143K *

Drive new business growth and expand relationships in your territory. Collaborate with brokers, consultants, and partners to achieve revenue targets while maintaining a strong field presence and deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $188K *

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead a team, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance and audit readiness in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$350K *

Partner with us to drive sales of innovative surgical systems, managing complex processes and building relationships with key hospital stakeholders to achieve growth and procedural volume in your terr...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$350K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in surgical technology. Manage complex sales processes, build relationships with key stakeholders, and achieve sales targets for advanced surgical systems in a dy...

Hempstead, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $204K *

Lead the charge in franchise operations, driving revenue growth and strategic execution across the FSOP Channel. Collaborate with bottlers to enhance performance, optimize capabilities, and ensure eff...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer relationships by managing and growing strategic national accounts. Focus on retention, upselling, and cross-selling within the Collision and Mechanical sectors while leveraging SaaS s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive new customer acquisition for ERP solutions in discrete manufacturing. This full-cycle sales role requires building relationships, managing complex sales processes, and achieving reven...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives across diverse sectors, driving growth by cultivating relationships and delivering tailored solutions. Manage a territory, engage with partners, and achieve sales goal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock new opportunities in offshore energy by connecting customer needs with innovative marine solutions. Drive account strategy and commercial execution, leveraging your industry expertise to delive...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Partner with us to build a scalable sales operations framework across the Americas, enhancing forecast accuracy and pipeline management while fostering strong relationships with field leadership and d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$82K - $180K *

Transform underwriting strategies by managing excess casualty business, fostering relationships with wholesale partners, and ensuring profitable outcomes while adhering to company guidelines and marke...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform sales strategies by leading a dynamic team to expand market presence, build distributor relationships, and drive revenue growth across a diverse territory with significant potential...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$122K - $204K *

Elevate your career by leading sales enablement strategy, marketing activation, and revenue insights. Drive growth and retention efforts while enhancing seller training and collaboration across teams...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $221K *

Advance your career by driving strategic sales initiatives within large enterprises. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed sales quotas and develop innovative solutions that meet client ne...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$152K - $283K *

Lead the development of high-quality, compliant data engineering practices that enhance enterprise data governance and accelerate data-driven decision-making for improved patient outcomes across the o...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$187K - $257K *

Empower transformation initiatives by leading enterprise projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving strategic outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to define program strategies and e...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Unlock integrated marketing strategies to drive growth through data-driven campaigns, digital activation, and thought leadership, ensuring alignment with sales and operational goals for measurable bus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Sales do?question toggle

    A Director of Sales leads sales teams and develops strategies to meet revenue goals. The role may include forecasting, managing key accounts, coaching sales professionals, improving sales processes, and coordinating with other departments.

  • What qualifications are needed for Director of Sales jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek significant sales experience, a history of meeting or exceeding targets, and leadership skills. Strategic planning, team development, negotiation, forecasting, and CRM proficiency are commonly valued.

  • How much does a Director of Sales earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by industry, location, company, and role scope. Compensation may include base salary and performance-based incentives. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • What industries hire Directors of Sales?question toggle

    Directors of Sales work across many sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and business services. Responsibilities and preferred expertise depend on the company’s products, customers, and sales model.

  • How can I find Director of Sales jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    Browse Director of Sales listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements and match opportunities to your experience and career goals.