Director of Sales Jobs

A Director of Sales is a high-level executive who is responsible for leading and managing the entire sales operations of an organization. This role involves developing and implementing sales strategies, forecasting sales trends, overseeing the sales team, and establishing sales targets and budgets. They are also responsible for maintaining relationships with key clients, identifying new potential markets, and keeping up-to-date with industry trends. A Director of Sales is also expected to provide reports on sales performance to the company's senior leaders.

Key skills required for the role of a Director of Sales include excellent leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills. They must also have strong communication and negotiation abilities, and a good understanding of customer relationship management. Knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics are crucial. Certifications such as Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or a related degree in Business or Marketing can be beneficial. Prior roles that a person may have before becoming a Director of Sales include Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, or Account Executive.

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Neighborhood Health

Director of Private Philanthropy

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Neighborhood Health, a leading Northern Virginia healthcare safety net provider serving Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County, is seeking a Director of Private Philanthropy...

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

The N2 Company

Area Sales Director

As the nation’s leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

Remote Work
STOREE.AI

Head of Sales Strategy (Remote)

If You’ve Led in Retail - On the Floor or at HQ - We Want to Talk to You. Yes, we’re a tech company. No, you don’t need tech experience. At STOREE.AI, we’ve built a platform that helps managers...

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Community First Broadcasting

Director of Sales

Community First Broadcasting is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Sales to lead our sales team in Spirit Lake Iowa with integrity, vision and innovation....

Director of Sales

  • Gallatin, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 18 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Sales (DOS) manages the sales operations of the community....

Director of Sales

  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 7 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Sales (DOS) manages the sales operations of the community....

Director of Sales

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 28 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 28 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Sales (DOS) manages the sales operations of the community....

Director, Sales Mid Markets, Spectrum Business

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Do you want to use your midmarket sales B2B expertise to guide high-performing client-focused teams? You can do that. Ready to develop sales talent and strategies to maximize the sales cycle? As a...

Director of Sales, Source to Pay (S2P)

  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago

Role: Director of Sales, Source to Pay (S2P) Location: + Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX.Other cities are...

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Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Ontario, OR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Ontario, OR
  • 1 hour ago

Job Shift: Flex Hours Job Identification: 46186 Job Category: Retail Stores Job Schedule: Full time On-site Retail Sales Supervisors champion customer engagement and oversee the front of store...

Sales Director, Adult Beverage

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 hour ago

Company Description Vestcom is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers...

Remote Work

Director of Sales

  • New Haven, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 1 hour ago

Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area 20 Dwight Street New Haven, CT 06511 Hotel with 130 Rooms Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

Director of Sales and Partnerships - Lucenia

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago

The Role We're hiring our first Director of Sales and Partnerships to drive revenue growth and establish the go-to-market engine that will carry Lucenia to Series A....

Strategic Sales Director

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Join to apply for the Strategic Sales Director role at Aurelian 13 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Strategic Sales Director role at Aurelian About Aurelian...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
6.7%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Saless
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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