Enterprise Sales Director - Northeast

Five9 Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Remote US Director Sales Leadership

Leadership Sales Leadership role at Five9. Remote, United States · $106,800–$264,700 base.

SalaryStated by Five9

$106,800 – $264,700

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build pipeline and close new-business deals across the assigned Northeast territory or named accounts
Use networking, cold outreach, referrals, and events to create opportunities and raise awareness
Run the full sales process from lead through closure while meeting quarterly and annual quotas
Prepare territory or account plans and present them during quarterly business reviews
Keep SFDC forecasts current and support satisfaction and retention through implementation

What you bring

At least five years of outside enterprise software sales experience
Ten or more years operating, selling, or servicing customer contact or engagement centers
Demonstrated C-level selling, sales excellence, and success as a hunter and closer
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-changing environment
Strong professional presence and business acumen

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you are a self-starting enterprise seller who can build pipeline quickly, work with C-level buyers, and close both complex and transactional deals. The position is fully remote within the United States and covers a named Northeast territory. It suits someone comfortable owning the full sales cycle and maintaining customer satisfaction through implementation and support.

From the employer

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide.

Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves.

The Enterprise Sales Director creates, identifies, and closes sales within North and Central America or a set of named accounts. The Sales Director's primary responsibility is to acquire new customers and drive revenue. A successful Sales Director is a self-starting closer who can create a large pipeline of business within a short period of time. We hire professionals who have a minimum of 10 years operating, selling, or servicing customer contact/engagement centers for Sales or Service. Your relevant experience is paramount to being considered. Candidates should possess a high level of professionalism, persistence, focus, and ability to execute while selling or serving our customers.
We look for business athletes who are aggressive team players - hungry, nimble and intelligent - with the ability and willingness to close a mix of complex enterprise and more transactional deals. States include: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
Key Responsibilities:

Create and drive revenue within a specified region or list of named accounts
Generate business opportunities through professional networking and cold-calling
Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation via networking, associations, etc.
Meet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotas
Own the sales cycle from lead generation to closure
Develop business plan and present the business plan during quarterly review sessions
Maintain account and opportunity forecasting within our internal forecasting system (SFDC)
Self-generate leads from a personal connections, referral partners, and regional networking events
Ensure 100% customer satisfaction and retention throughout the Implementation and Support experience

Key Qualifications:

5+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience
Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast pace, rapid change environment
Experience selling at the C-level
Proven track record of sales excellence
A proven sales hunter and closer
Superior professional presence and business acumen

Preferred Qualifications:

Contact Center Software Sales in less than 1,000-seat space
Knowledge of territory or accounts assigned

Work Location: This role is fully remote.

As part of our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Five9 supports pay transparency during the entire recruitment process. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the United States. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package during your hiring process.

Additionally, the total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Our total reward package also includes:

Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment. Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost. We also offer Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
Generous employee stock purchase plan.
Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.

The US base salary range for this role is below. $106,800—$264,700 USD

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