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Regional Sales Director- North California

Join Forward Networks as a Regional Sales Director to drive sales strategy and build relationships with Fortune 1000 clients.

Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Compensation
$320k–$350k/yr
Level
director
Type
full time

Posted by employer 7 hours ago

First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago

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What you'll build

  • Own the development and execution of your sales strategy
  • Identify and qualify leads
  • Generate new Fortune 1000 opportunities
  • Build strategic working relationships with clients
  • Analyze potential sales opportunities

Must have

  • 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises
  • Experience building an early stage company

Requirements

Experience
7–10 years

Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Regional Sales Director at Forward Networks is responsible for crafting and implementing a sales strategy that targets Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on lead generation and relationship building. This role requires a strong background in enterprise sales, particularly with 7-10 years of experience in early-stage companies, emphasizing data analysis and competitive landscape understanding. The position suits seasoned sales professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to a transformative networking platform.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Forward Networks's careers page October 23, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$141,162).
  • Starts above 84% of 229 comparable director sales/marketing roles in United States we track (median $185,000 across 98 companies).

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
Forward Networks lists $320,000–$350,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
7–10 years of relevant experience for this Regional Sales Director- North California role.
What seniority level is this role?
Forward Networks targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Regional Sales Director- North California role at Forward Networks.

From the original posting

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director

  • Do want to create a category and help build a special company?
  • Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
  • Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest?
  • Join a company that has been in market 5+ years and has some of the top F500/Global 2000 and Federal agencies already buying and referenceable.
  • If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises and have also been on the journey of building an early stage company...you may be the one!
  • We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it.

Responsibilities

  • Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives
  • Identify and qualify leads, and generate new Fortune 1000 opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis
  • Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact
  • Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients
  • Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and maintain a client database

The ideal candidate will be located in San Francisco Bay Area region.

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 320,000-350,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

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