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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$160K - $200K *

Engage with key enterprise clients, driving account growth and renewals. Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure delivery excellence and client satisfaction, while identifying opportunities...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead regional service execution, developing teams and enhancing customer support. Drive performance through coaching, operational alignment, and strategic partnerships to ensure service quality and fi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead regional service execution by developing teams, enhancing customer support, and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with peers to standardize practices and improve service delivery, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$111K - $145K *

Accelerate content operations by leading U.S. workflows, ensuring quality and efficiency across teams. Drive team growth, optimize processes, and manage partnerships to deliver seamless streaming expe...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technical sales, leading strategic customer relationships and driving market growth in aerospace and defense. Shape a high-performing sales team to achieve sust...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader in accounting, driving results through collaboration and innovation. Leverage your expertise to enhance financial operations and mentor a high-performing team...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

Launch a transformative approach to supply chain management, driving alignment and continuous improvement across multiple business units to achieve measurable efficiency and cost savings. Collaborate...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving commercial construction growth across a major region. Shape strategy, manage a team of sales managers, and build relationships to enhance market presence and achieve aggress...

Utah, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Drive national sales growth by leading a team of professionals to develop and execute strategic plans, ensuring business retention and maximizing opportunities across diverse markets and services...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $190K *

Manage the DTC channel's growth and profitability, overseeing P&L, acquisition budgets, and customer retention strategies. Collaborate across teams to optimize the full funnel from acquisition to repe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Address the full operational value chain by leading the setup and growth of a new manufacturing site. Collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and scalability while driving cont...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of growth-focused products to enhance customer acquisition, conversion, and monetization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Provide expert sales support to industrial safety professionals, identifying solutions to reduce injuries while developing relationships with end users and distribution partners. Collaborate using a t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth as you shape and execute sales strategies, manage a high-performing sales team, and establish market leadership in healthcare technology solutions...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the strategic management of Line Stores and inventory functions, ensuring alignment with operational needs while maintaining compliance with aviation regulations and promoting safety and quali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic finance team to drive strategic financial initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while supporting business objectives through insightful analysis and budgeting proc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform our inbound SDR team to drive product-led growth and optimize revenue. Lead, coach, and innovate processes that enhance sales engagement and conversion, ensuring a high-quality pipeline and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing and expanding client accounts while delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with diverse industries to provide exceptional service and quality products, driving growth...

2 days ago

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

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth through account management and new business development. Collaborate with diverse industries to deliver quality products and exceptional service, enhancing cus...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing and expanding client accounts while delivering tailored solutions with a diverse product range. Collaborate with customers to enhance their experience and drive sales grow...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Transform business relationships by managing accounts and driving new sales. Leverage a vast product range to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and growth through effective co...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales team, managing accounts and driving new business in a thriving market. Leverage a vast product range to deliver exceptional solutions and service to diverse clien...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at managing regional supermarket accounts, driving sales growth, and fostering relationships across customer organizations. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service excell...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K *

Unlock potential by leading client growth strategies and account management. Drive revenue expansion, foster trusted relationships, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions th...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$181K - $250K *

Transform financial strategy at the enterprise level by leading FP&A processes, delivering insights, and enhancing reporting capabilities to support informed decision-making for senior leadership and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.