Customer.io

Director, Sales

Americas

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, Marketing Technology, Customer EngagementIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have 7+ years of SaaS sales leadership experience, including building and leading high-performing AE teams. A strong track record of driving solution/value-based selling motions that earn trust and deliver measurable customer outcomes is required. Experience selling into mid-market and early enterprise segments, ideally in martech, CDP, or customer engagement platforms, is necessary. Skills in coaching teams on outbound pipeline generation, discovery, consultative selling, and outcome alignment are essential. The ideal candidate is a data-driven operator who can forecast, manage to targets, and instill operational rigor, acting as an inspirational leader who balances accountability with development.

Responsibilities

The Director, Sales will lead and scale a team of Account Executives focused on mid-market and early enterprise accounts. They will elevate sales conversations by coaching the team to uncover business challenges and align Customer.io to meaningful outcomes. Responsibilities include guiding strategic selling motions, developing and executing territory plans for pipeline creation and sustained growth, and leading outbound sales motion coaching. The role involves partnering cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales Development, and Partnerships, and coaching the team across the full sales cycle with an emphasis on discovery and solution design. Accurate forecasting and ensuring leadership visibility into pipeline health are key, as is hiring, onboarding, and developing exceptional talent to foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and high performance.

Skills

Sales Strategy
Pipeline Development
Closing Business
Team Leadership
Account Management
Strategic Selling
Solution Selling
Business Development
CRM

Customer.io

Marketing automation for customer engagement

About Customer.io

Customer.io is a marketing automation platform that helps businesses engage with their customers throughout their lifecycle. It allows companies to segment their audience based on real-time events, enabling personalized messaging that enhances customer connections and engagement. Unlike many competitors, Customer.io offers A/B testing and professional support services to optimize marketing strategies. The goal is to empower businesses to send data-driven messages that improve customer engagement and drive revenue.

Portland, OregonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$9.6MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Healthy Lifestyle Budget
Remote Work Options
Co-working Space Rental Reimbursement
Professional Development Budget
Home Office Stipend
Sabbatical Leave

Risks

Increased competition from other platforms integrating with Vision Pro.
Reliance on Twilio SMS could pose risks if service issues arise.
Emergence of comprehensive notification solutions like Knock challenges market position.

Differentiation

Customer.io offers real-time audience segmentation for personalized messaging.
The platform supports A/B testing for continuous campaign optimization.
Customer.io integrates with Vision Pro for VR marketing campaigns.

Upsides

Integration with Apple Vision Pro opens new VR marketing opportunities.
Partnership with Twilio enhances robust SMS messaging solutions.
Participation in CEE Startup Challenge expands market reach and innovation.

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