That work has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators (2025), TravelTech's Reservation Platform of the Year (2026), and one of Built In's Best Places to Work (2020–2026).
We're looking for bold, ambitious people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel. Working here, you can expect exponential growth, an ambitious pace, full ownership, and high-caliber colleagues who push you to do the best work of your career. Every hire raises the bar.
Come outpace the ordinary and build the future of travel with us.
We are seeking a high-energy Director of Sales to take full ownership of our net-new, high-velocity sales organization in Denver. This leader will build, scale, and operate a performance-driven new business engine, setting a high bar for execution, accountability, and results while leading directly from our in-office sales headquarters.
This is a hands-on, in-the-trenches role for someone who lives the business day to day — in the data, on the floor, and on calls with reps and managers. You’ll use clear operating rhythms and performance insights to diagnose issues, change behavior, and consistently hit aggressive growth targets, bringing a “head of sales at a startup” mentality to a fast-paced, transactional environment focused on net-new logo acquisition.
This role is in-office 5x a week and based in Denver.
Your Mission- Team Leadership and Coaching: Develop and mentor sales managers, ensuring they have the skills, tools, and support to succeed. Foster an environment of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth across the team.
- Accountability and Performance Management: Establish and enforce clear performance metrics and accountability frameworks. Regularly review team and individual performance, providing constructive feedback and support.
- Data-Driven Problem Solving: Analyze key sales metrics to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities.Implement data-driven strategies to address problems and optimize the sales process.
- Pipeline Management and Forecasting: Oversee pipeline management to ensure accurate forecasting and consistent deal flow. Collaborate with sales managers to refine pipeline health and improve close rates.
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and execute strategic plans to drive revenue growth and market share. Align sales strategies with company goals, ensuring a clear path to success.
- Building Culture: Champion a positive, results-oriented sales culture focused on collaboration, excellence, and accountability. Create an environment where team members are motivated, empowered, and inspired to perform at their best.
- Driving the Business Daily: Be hands-on in the business, actively engaging with managers and team members to ensure operational excellence. Lead from the front by embodying a “driver” mentality, setting the tone for the team through active involvement and leadership.
- Sales Leadership: 7+ years’ experience in a senior sales leadership role, with a focus on scaling and leading an outbound full-cycle new business team in a high-growth environment
- Team Development: Strong track record of coaching and developing high-performing sales managers
- Develop Culture: Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and foster a culture of excellence while building and maintaining a culture anchored around collaboration, learning, accountability, and winning together.
- Data-Driven Mindset: Expertise in leveraging data to identify problems and implement solutions.
- Pipeline Management: Proficiency in pipeline management and accurate forecasting.
- Strategic Operator: Strategic thinker with the ability to execute plans and deliver results while being hands-on and deeply involved in day to day operations
- Strong Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Agility: A strong team player, and a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth start-up environment.
- Cross-functional Leadership: A self-driven, high-energy leader with excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
Applications for this role will be accepted through 9/1/26 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline
OTE Compensation
In addition to a competitive base salary, our listed compensation range includes the estimated variable target. Your OTE (on-target earnings) are based on several factors including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition, all roles receive equity. Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.
The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation
We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with equity for all employees. Some roles are also eligible for bonuses or commissions.
- Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture
- Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed.
Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in a senior sales leadership role
- Experience scaling and leading an outbound, full-cycle new business team in a high-growth environment
- Track record of coaching and developing high-performing sales managers
- Ability to drive accountability and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, learning, and shared success
- Expertise using data to identify problems and implement solutions
- Proficiency in pipeline management and accurate forecasting
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans while remaining hands-on in daily operations
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to thrive as a self-starter and team player in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Engine Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO and generous time-off options stand out within the package. Time-away policies are portrayed as a major plus for overall work-life flexibility.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options for all full-time employees make equity broadly accessible. Equity is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental-health resources, and global lodging discounts provide notable wellness and lifestyle value. Remote-friendly perks and home-office support further enhance day-to-day flexibility.
Engine Insights
What We Do
Engine makes work travel less work. We’re revolutionizing the way businesses experience travel — making booking seamless, spending smart, and travel smooth. Our modern platform connects companies with top airlines, hotels, and car rental providers, offering everything from flexible trip changes to single-invoice billing. The result? A simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable travel experience for teams on the move. We’re proud to be named one of Colorado’s Best Places to Work by Built In for six consecutive years — a reflection of our culture of innovation, collaboration, and high standards. Backed by leading investors like Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund, and Permira, Engine is growing fast, with offices in Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco, and coming soon, New York. We’re building something big — and we’re looking for passionate, driven people to help shape the future of business travel.
Why Work With Us
Engine’s vibrant culture, fueled by our shared dedication to high performance, bold communication, and adaptability, makes it a unique and exceptional workplace.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We offer a variety of work arrangements based on the role—some positions are in-person, others are hybrid, and some are fully remote.