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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.

What Does a Sales Director Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Sales Director Compensation

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.

Find Your Next Sales Leadership Role

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.

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Senior Business Development Manager, Account Director

$126K - $189K *

Pioneer innovative sales strategies to drive revenue growth in transportation and logistics. Collaborate with teams to meet client needs and achieve targets, leveraging your expertise in the industry...

Iselin, NJ (Middlesex County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

Territory Sales Manager

$80K - $120K *

Drive growth by managing existing accounts and prospecting new business. Leverage a vast product range to create tailored solutions, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction for diverse industrie...

Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County)In-Person

1 week ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$80K - $110K *

Transform your career by managing and expanding client accounts while delivering exceptional service and solutions with a diverse product range. Play a key role in driving sales growth and customer sa...

Hayward, CA (Alameda County)In-Person

2 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at our Sales team by managing accounts and driving new business growth through effective solutions and exceptional service across diverse industries...

Oakland, CA (Alameda County)In-Person

2 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on managing accounts and driving new business. Collaborate with diverse industries to deliver quality products and solutions, ensuring customer satis...

South San Francisco, CA (San Mateo County)In-Person

2 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding market presence by managing and growing accounts while prospecting for new business opportunities. Leverage your sales expertise to deliver quality solutions...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$80K - $95K *

Empower businesses by managing accounts and driving sales growth in a dynamic market. Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored solutions using a vast product range, ensuring exceptional service an...

Orlando, FL (Orange County)In-Person

2 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$100K - $140K *

Drive growth by managing existing accounts and prospecting new business. Leverage a vast product range to deliver effective solutions and exceptional service, ensuring customer satisfaction and market...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$80K - $110K *

Join our Sales team to empower businesses with quality products and exceptional service. Manage accounts, prospect new clients, and create tailored solutions using our extensive product range to drive...

Modesto, CA (Stanislaus County)In-Person

2 days ago

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

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Territory Sales Manager

$100K - $140K *

Grow your career by managing and expanding accounts while prospecting new business opportunities. Collaborate with diverse industries to deliver quality products and exceptional service, driving succe...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$100K - $140K *

Join our dynamic sales team to drive growth in the Vancouver market by managing accounts and prospecting new business, delivering exceptional service with a diverse range of quality products...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$80K - $95K *

Build strong customer relationships while managing accounts and driving sales growth. Leverage a diverse product range to deliver tailored solutions and enhance client satisfaction. Collaborate with a...

Huntsville, AL (Madison County)In-Person

1 week ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$85K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales growth by managing accounts and prospecting new business. Leverage a vast product range to create tailored solutions, ensuring exceptional service and sat...

Stamford, CT (Western Ct County)In-Person

1 week ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$85K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales team focused on delivering quality products and exceptional service. Manage existing accounts while prospecting for new business, creating tailored solutions for...

Norwalk, CT (Western Ct County)In-Person

1 week ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$85K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales team, managing accounts and driving new business through effective solutions and exceptional service across diverse industries...

Greenwich, CT (Western Ct County)In-Person

1 week ago

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

Territory Sales Manager

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales team, managing accounts and driving new business. Leverage a vast product range to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-t...

Deptford, NJ (Gloucester County)In-Person

1 week ago

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

Sales Account Manager

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth by managing accounts and prospecting new business. Utilize your expertise to deliver tailored solutions from a diverse product range, ensuring exceptional servi...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

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

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Sales Account Manager

$80K - $100K *

Join our dynamic sales team to drive growth by managing accounts and prospecting new business. Leverage our extensive product range to deliver exceptional solutions and service to clients across vario...

Las Vegas, NV (Clark County)In-Person

4 days ago

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

Sales Account Manager

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic sales team, managing accounts and driving growth through effective solutions and exceptional service, while engaging with diverse industries to enhance customer satisf...

Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

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

Sales Account Manager

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at our Sales team by managing accounts and driving new business. Leverage your expertise to deliver quality products and solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction across diverse in...

Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

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

Sales Account Manager

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales growth by managing accounts and prospecting new business. Leverage your expertise to deliver quality solutions and exceptional service to diverse industri...

Culver City, CA (Los Angeles County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

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

Sales Account Manager

$75K - $110K *

Empower businesses by managing accounts and delivering tailored solutions through our vast product range. You'll engage with clients directly to enhance their experience while driving sales growth and...

Kennewick, WA (Benton County)In-Person

1 month ago

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

Sales Account Manager

$75K - $110K *

Support our dynamic sales team in managing accounts and driving growth by providing exceptional service and tailored solutions, while building relationships across diverse industries to enhance custom...

Yakima, WA (Yakima County)In-Person

1 month ago

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

Director, Catalog

$110K - $130K *

Develop and lead comprehensive catalog management strategies that ensure 100% fitment and interchange coverage. Drive improvements in data quality and accountability, influencing cross-functional team...

Raleigh, NC (Wake County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

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

Director, Business Operations

$90K - $215K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to enhance media planning and execution. Leverage strategic insights and project management skills to optimize resources and exceed clien...

New York, NY (New York County)Hybrid

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Sales Director do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.