Director of Sales

Director Of Sales

The California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Home to a world-class planetarium, aquarium, research center, and natural history museumall under one living roofour mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration.

Our extensive collections span plants, animals, fossils, and cultural artifacts from across the globe and throughout history. We are a diverse team of leading biodiversity scientists, educators, storytellers, designers, and communicators who work collaboratively to advance knowledge and inspire action through science and storytelling.

When you join the California Academy of Sciences, you become part of a mission-driven community that values curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. Whether you're working behind the scenes in research or engaging the public on the museum floor, your work will help connect people to the natural world and empower them to protect it.

The Director of Sales is a key leader responsible for driving earned revenue through the strategic oversight of all sales channels and the development of new revenue-generating opportunities.

This role provides visionary leadership for existing programs, spearheads innovative growth strategies, and fosters a collaborative, mission-aligned sales culture. The Director will work cross-functionally to ensure that revenue initiatives elevate the institution's brand, advance its mission, and provide outstanding value to visitors and partners.

Join a team dedicated to the Academy's mission, vision, and values. Currently, the Academy has a new strategic plan including three initiatives Hope for Reefs, Thriving California, and Islands 2030 that leverage biodiversity science, environmental learning, and collaborative engagement to regenerate fragile ecosystems around the world.

The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. The Academy is looking for candidates who do great work, and we know they may come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every qualification for the position.

This position is based in San Francisco, California. Staff are currently expected to work from the Academy offices at least 2-3 times per week, which may fluctuate based on business needs. Please do not apply if you are not able to work onsite.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a team of at least five managers overseeing multiple sales channels.
• Set clear revenue targets, implement sales strategies, and ensure team accountability for results.
• Evaluate program ROI by defining customer acquisition costs and profit margin.

P&L Management :

New Revenue Development :

Market Insight & Analytics :

Team Leadership & Development :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits : The salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$175,000.00. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications and aligned with the internal peer group. We believe in fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to providing competitive salaries within the industry and market standards. The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked. Further details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Schedule : Full-Time, 40 hours per week

How to Apply : Interested candidates should submit a resume and application through our Careers Page portal.

The California Academy of Sciences will give full consideration for employment to all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49).