Sales directors shape revenue strategy, lead high-performing teams, and build the customer relationships that help organizations grow. Browse vetted Sales Director opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Openings vary by company, industry, location, and experience level, offering options for leaders ready to take on broader commercial responsibility.
A Sales Director sets sales goals and translates business priorities into execution plans. Typical responsibilities include managing and coaching sales teams, forecasting revenue, tracking performance, developing go-to-market strategies, overseeing key accounts, and collaborating with marketing, product, finance, and executive leadership. The role may focus on a region, product line, customer segment, or the entire sales organization.
Employers commonly seek demonstrated success in sales leadership, revenue growth, and team development. Important skills may include strategic planning, pipeline management, negotiation, data analysis, customer relationship management, and clear communication. Requirements vary, but many positions call for substantial sales experience and a record of meeting or exceeding targets; some employers also prefer a bachelor's degree or experience in a specific industry.
Compensation depends on factors such as industry, company size, location, scope of responsibility, and individual experience. Many director-level packages combine base salary with performance-based incentives, commissions, or bonuses. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore senior roles aligned with their career goals.
Explore Sales Director listings on Ladders to compare opportunities and identify roles that match your expertise. Review each posting for its responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and location. A focused résumé that highlights revenue results, team accomplishments, and strategic impact can help demonstrate your value to prospective employers.
Sr. Sales Representative - Houston
$109K - $150K *
Drive revenue growth and market expansion by building strong customer partnerships and executing targeted sales strategies in the commercial roofing sector across the Houston territory...
1 week ago
Strategic Account Manager (Industrial)
$80K - $95K *
Transform customer relationships by driving strategic account growth, enhancing engagement, and achieving sales targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and deliver except...
Yesterday
Account Executive - West Coast
$112K - $155K *
Accelerate growth by building strategic customer relationships and driving sales initiatives within the Healthcare North America sector. Collaborate across teams to implement plans, innovate products...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Transform healthcare sales by leading strategic initiatives across major US health systems. Drive results through consultative selling, tailored business cases, and robust consensus building with C-su...
4 weeks ago
Commercial Market Representative
$85K - $116K *
Engage with the architectural and design community to drive sales growth. Build and maintain relationships, educate clients on products, and represent the brand effectively while managing territory sa...
Reposted 4 days ago
$80K - $107K *
Transform business growth by cultivating strong relationships with B2B partners. Drive sales through effective service, education, and market presence while leveraging industry expertise to influence...
3 weeks ago
Account Director, Strategist - Tech B2C
$178K - $223K *
Champion high-level strategies to drive successful pre-sale engagements, aligning creative content with client objectives in the consumer technology space. Lead efforts from concept to closure, ensuri...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Industry Director - Digital Plant Sales
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in driving sales growth and market leadership for Digital Plant solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, manage key accounts, and ensure high-quality project delivery w...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Develop strategic relationships and drive lubricant sales in New England and New York. Lead account planning, assess distributor needs, and achieve sales targets while collaborating with internal team...
1 week ago
Sr. Manager, Pricing and Deal Desk
$160K - $170K *
Shape the future of pricing strategy by leading complex deal governance and analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance deal integrity and leverage AI-driven tools for efficient pricing models, ens...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in transforming the construction industry by driving sales of AI-powered preconstruction tools. Own the full sales cycle and partner with teams to maximize growth and enhance bidding e...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Director - Enterprise Sales - San Diego
$250K - $400K *
Join a dynamic sales team to drive revenue growth and develop strategic plans. Lead a high-performance group, build client relationships, and innovate sales processes while managing a defined territor...
3 weeks ago
Director, Sales - New Logo (Acquisition), North America
$175K - $225K *
Accelerate revenue growth by leading a team focused on new customer acquisition and driving successful sales strategies across the Managed Cloud business. Engage actively in deals and mentor Account E...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$175K - $200K *
Lead financial strategy and analysis, partnering with leadership to drive growth. Own dynamic financial models, budgeting, and forecasting while mentoring a high-performing finance team in a fast-pace...
3 weeks ago
Business Development Regional Manager
$100K - $120K *
Advance territory growth by developing strategic customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and driving sales initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ach...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Drive high-value B2B paid media strategies and growth across multiple channels while leading a team of media professionals, ensuring client success and operational excellence in performance marketing...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Account Director, Data Centers - Hyperscaler
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate progress at building executive relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring alignment with customer needs and innovative solutions across multiple busines...
Yesterday
$250K - $280K *
Lead a dynamic product management team to shape innovative solutions in mental health care. Drive strategy, foster collaboration, and empower your team to deliver impactful products that enhance the t...
2 weeks ago
Senior Account Manager, Med Affairs
$90K - $105K *
Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join our team to drive strategic growth in key QSR markets by building strong customer partnerships, executing impactful sales strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve profitable re...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $150K *
Engage with clients to drive sales growth by developing relationships and providing tailored solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability in the Midwes...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $170K *
Champion the go-to-market strategy for streaming advertising, leading a product marketing team to craft compelling messaging and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignmen...
1 week ago
$150K - $190K *
Accelerate customer growth by managing relationships with key accounts and driving revenue expansion. Become an expert on our products to ensure customer success, guiding them through technical use an...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Storeroom Solutions
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading storeroom solutions projects, enhancing service quality, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple customer engagements in manufacturing environments...
1 week ago
Account Executive - CPG/Food & Beverage
$110K - $130K *
Drive growth by leading sales efforts with CPG and food & beverage companies. Own the full sales cycle, build relationships with key stakeholders, and expand accounts while collaborating with marketin...
2 days ago
What does a Sales Director do?
A Sales Director leads sales strategy and execution, sets targets, manages and develops sales teams, monitors forecasts and performance, and helps grow revenue and customer relationships.
What qualifications are typically required for Sales Director jobs?
Requirements vary by employer, but roles often seek significant sales experience, proven leadership ability, a history of achieving revenue goals, and skills in forecasting, negotiation, and team development. Some positions require a degree or industry-specific expertise.
How much do Sales Directors earn?
Pay varies based on location, industry, company, experience, and role scope. Compensation may include base salary and performance incentives. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for compensation details.
Where can I find Sales Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Sales Director opportunities on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Use listing details to assess fit by location, responsibilities, and qualifications.
What skills help Sales Directors succeed?
Strategic planning, sales forecasting, pipeline management, coaching, negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and strong communication are commonly valuable. The most relevant skills depend on the employer and sales environment.