Sales Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Sales Engineering Manager opportunities that combine technical expertise, customer engagement, and team leadership. These professionals guide sales engineering teams as they help customers understand complex products, design solutions, and make informed purchasing decisions. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles for experienced leaders ready to advance their careers.

What Does a Sales Engineering Manager Do?

Sales Engineering Managers lead teams of sales engineers, solutions consultants, and presales specialists. They partner with sales, product, and customer success organizations to shape technical sales strategy, support high-value opportunities, and ensure proposed solutions address customer needs. Responsibilities may include coaching team members, overseeing product demonstrations and proof-of-concept projects, allocating resources, and sharing customer feedback with product teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek candidates with a background in sales engineering, solutions architecture, or another customer-facing technical role. Strong applicants typically bring people-management experience, communication and presentation skills, commercial judgment, and the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences. Depending on the industry, roles may also require expertise in cloud platforms, enterprise software, cybersecurity, networking, or data and analytics.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Sales Engineering Managers work across technology and other sectors where products require technical evaluation. Opportunities may be available at software companies, cloud providers, cybersecurity firms, and enterprise technology organizations. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and incentive structure. Browse Ladders to find vetted Sales Engineering Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify roles aligned with your leadership experience and career goals.

Find Sales Engineering Manager Jobs on Ladders

Whether you are an established manager or a sales engineering leader preparing for your next step, Ladders can help you discover professional opportunities at the $100K+ level. Review current openings, compare role requirements, and focus your search on positions that match your technical expertise and management strengths.

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$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex lithium-ion battery product development, driving technical decisions and integration across engineering disciplines to deliver innovative solutions for commercial a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $122K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of semiconductor assembly by driving innovative applications engineering projects, optimizing processes, and enhancing product development in a collaborative labo...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead technical initiatives in the fabrication of advanced cable assemblies, focusing on process improvement, validation, and quality. Ensure optimal operations through data analysis, metrics developme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for Soft Tissue Solutions, driving revenue growth and market penetration through collaboration with cross-functional teams a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $288K *

Manage a dynamic engineering team focused on developing innovative workflows that integrate code security with LLM technologies to enhance cybersecurity robustness. Foster growth and mentorship while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product engineering for automotive sensors, driving project execution and customer engagement while ensuring compliance and quality from concept to production. Develop tale...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of automotive sensors by leading product engineering teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with industry standards from concept to production...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading engineering teams to execute complex capital projects efficiently, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering a culture of continuous improvemen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $239K *

Drive project excellence as a Project Engineer, collaborating with diverse teams to manage technical scope, cost, and schedule while ensuring alignment with program objectives and delivering value-foc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $269K *

Manage project execution for the Fleet Ballistic Missiles program, collaborating with Navy and Lockheed Martin stakeholders to drive risk management and program success through effective communication...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Lead the execution of engineering projects within the FBM program, collaborating with Navy stakeholders to drive program success, manage risks, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cus...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Empower growth by driving sales in the Automation sector, focusing on Measurement products. Develop strategic customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions while collaborating in a dynamic, re...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Drive the lifecycle of civil construction projects, collaborating with teams to optimize site development and ensure compliance. Lead strategic planning, manage subcontractors, and oversee project exe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $105K *

Optimize civil construction projects by managing pre-sale and post-sale activities, collaborating with teams to ensure efficient execution, compliance, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifec...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $190K *

Pioneer the future of endpoint security by leading a dynamic engineering team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovative capabilities to protect enterprise assets while aligning with bus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $230K *

Empower our team by leading complex DoD programs, ensuring compliance and performance while managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships. Drive successful execution of High Energy Laser...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Drive product marketing for innovative defense tech solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape strategies, develop compelling narratives, and execute impactful campaigns that enhance...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the metalworking fluid market. Engage customers, develop strategies, and leverage technology to expand business. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovativ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Transform sales and marketing strategies to drive growth in Aerospace & Defense, collaborating with internal teams and customers to provide solutions and innovative materials, leveraging digital tools...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate bioprocessing market growth by defining strategies, customer insights, and alliances. Collaborate across functions to ensure market performance and adoption, driving impactful solutions in...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Engineer enterprise IT systems across multi-site manufacturing. Lead infrastructure modernization and resolve complex issues in hybrid and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with plant leaders to enhance manufacturing processes, drive safety and quality improvements, and lead innovative engineering projects that optimize production eff...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving manufacturing process improvements and optimizing operations for Major Rotating Parts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance first pass yield and reduce costs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise IT systems by designing, implementing, and securing solutions across multi-site environments. Lead modernization initiatives and resolve complex issues while collaborating with tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Sales Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Sales Engineering Manager leads presales technical teams that help customers evaluate products and solutions. The role often includes coaching employees, supporting complex sales opportunities, coordinating demonstrations or proofs of concept, and partnering with sales and product teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Sales Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for experience in sales engineering, solutions consulting, or a related technical customer-facing role, along with team leadership skills. Requirements vary, but may include industry-specific product knowledge and a record of supporting enterprise sales.

  • What skills are important for a Sales Engineering Manager?question toggle

    Important skills often include people management, technical problem-solving, customer communication, presentation, sales strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. Managers also need to translate complex technical details into clear business value.

  • How much do Sales Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, company, and incentive compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where you can explore opportunities that meet that salary threshold.

  • Where can I find Sales Engineering Manager jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Sales Engineering Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review listings for role requirements, location, and compensation details to find positions that fit your background.