Director of Sales

Keller Executive Search • New York, NY

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About The Position

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients. Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Director of Sales in New York, Texas sets direction for Sales priorities, strengthens cross-functional execution, and enables scalable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant local regulations and best practices that impact Sales operations.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and complex initiatives end-to-end.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Sales leadership roles, including people management.
• Proven ability to set strategy and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Data-driven approach with comfort using metrics, reporting, and process improvement methods.
• Strong stakeholder management and experience working across functions and geographies.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional local language capability is an advantage.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• additional local language capability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and operating rhythms to track outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, quality standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks and implement controls to protect service quality, data, and reputation.
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership, translating data into practical action.
• Partner with sales, delivery, research, and leadership teams to streamline workflows and remove friction.
• Define and execute the Sales strategy aligned with business priorities and service standards.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and resource planning for the Sales function.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, setting clear goals and accountability.

Benefits

• Salary range: 165,000 - 225,000
• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development and high-visibility projects.
• Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.
• Open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.
• Annual performance bonus and recognition program.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to role and local policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees