Sales Director

Title:

Sales Director

Location:

New York City | Full‑Time | In Office

Compensation: $135,000 base + Bonus + Commission (OTE ~$200,000)

Contact:
Lindsey Bartlett -

Are you a high-performing sales leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and leveraging technology to drive revenue? Our client is an established insights and technology company seeking a Sales Director to lead, coach, and elevate a growing commercial organization while remaining hands‑on with key client relationships. This is an opportunity to join the executive leadership team, shape the future of the sales function, and play a meaningful role in scaling the business.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ sales professionals.
• Drive sales performance through coaching, accountability, and ongoing professional development.
• Own pipeline management, forecasting, and sales performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, and overall team effectiveness.
• Champion the implementation of AI, automation, and CRM best practices across the sales organization.
• Personally manage and close strategic opportunities (approximately 20% individual contributor responsibilities).
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute growth strategies.

• 7+ years of successful B2B sales experience.
• Experience selling into Fortune 500 organizations, particularly within PR, communications, corporate affairs, HR, or related functions.
• 1–2+ years of sales leadership experience preferred; exceptional top-performing individual contributors looking to step into management are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for sales operations, forecasting, and process optimization.
• Comfortable adopting and implementing CRM technologies, AI tools, and sales automation platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and develop high‑performing teams.