
Director of Growth (SaaS / AI + ML Sales) [81293]
Onward Search, WorkFromHome, NJ, United States
The Director of Sales Growth will drive new business growth for an AI-powered eCommerce marketing suite , focused on bringing the solution to new eCommerce brands . If you have been in a Director of Sales or Growth at a start-up, this would be a great option.
While the role is hybrid in its model, you will be traveling a lot at first, and then it will taper down after market penetration.
This is a true new-logo, consultative sales role , engaging CMOs, Heads of Digital, and executive leadership to uncover where growth decisions are breaking down and how experimentation + AI can improve outcomes. Success is measured by pipeline quality , new revenue , and how deeply the solution becomes embedded in a brand’s growth strategy.
Type: Direct Hire, Hybrid, Mercer County
Schedule: Regular day hours
Base Pay: $120,000 - $130,000
All-in, base + commission: Will be around $190,000 to $220,000
Director of Sales Growth Requirements
- 8 to 12 years of proven consultative B2B sales experience , ideally within eCommerce and digital marketing solutions / digital agency
- Must be able to travel up to 40% and be hybrid when not traveling to trade show / conferences
- Proven ability to sell into CXO-level stakeholders and lead strategic, high-trust conversations
- Strong track record in insight-led selling , using a diagnosis-before-prescription approach
- Comfortable selling solutions that don’t fit neatly into standard categories, with high comfort in ambiguity
- Strong pipeline discipline, resilience, and ability to create demand through door-opening and relationship-building
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Communications , or related field
- Preferred experience selling into upper mid-market eCommerce brands (typically $50MM+ revenue )
- Familiarity with modern eCommerce ecosystems and experience in MarTech, analytics platforms, agencies, or consultancies
- Genuine curiosity about AI-powered experimentation grounded in measurable business outcomes
Director of Sales Growth Duties
- Own the full new business lifecycle , from first outreach through closing long-term client relationships
- Lead problem-first conversations tied to real eCommerce challenges such as dormant SKUs , lapsed customers , customer mix quality , and inefficient growth bets
- Translate growth gaps into clear executive-level narratives that resonate with ecommerce CEOs and CMOs
- Position the solution as a growth capability , not a tool, platform, or traditional agency service
- Engage senior leaders in discussions around experimentation strategy , AI readiness , and long-term growth predictability
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified upper mid-market ecommerce opportunities
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership, strategy, and analytics partners to shape narratives, proposals, and closing strategies
- Represent the organization as a trusted growth partner , focused on decision-making improvement and long-term outcomes