Director of Sales Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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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Independent Sales Director - Flexible Remote Opportunity

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Independent Sales Director - Flexible Remote Opportunity Independent Sales Director - Flexible Remote Opportunity 17 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job...

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Sales Director (Southern CA)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago

San Diego Metropolitan Area $120,000.00-$190,000.00 17 hours ago Regional Director, Sales and Distribution Contract Director (Remote) - Johnson and Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology Regional Director...

Managed Care Sales Director-2

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent...

Assistant Director of Sales

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Director of Sales Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,376 current hospitality jobs what where Assistant Director...

Director, Sales Training and Customer Education

  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We are currently seeking a Director, Sales Training and Customer Education to join our team....

Regional Sales Director, Direct Sales

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Company Description Take a seat on the Clearent by Xplor rocketship and join us as a Regional Sales Director, Direct Sales in San Diego, CA to help people succeed....

Virtual Director of Sales - West, AI DLP, cybersecurity

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Virtual Director of Sales - West, AI DLP, cybersecurity Our client is the first-ever data security platform that puts data loss prevention (DLP) and insider risk management (IRM) programs on autopilot...

Director of Sales

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description Summary The Director of Sales (DOS) develops and directs the total sales and marketing strategy of the hotel to ensure that occupancy, average daily rate and market share goals are achieved...

Regional Director Sales and Distribution

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Regional Director | Sales and Distribution San Diego California 15-May-2025 Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior Asset Management, Business Development & Sales An excellent opportunity has arisen with...

Strategic Alliance Sales Director (CRE): Salesforce

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Clients & Markets Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in brand management, marketing and sales focus on...

Full Time Sales Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love...

Sales Director

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Req ID: 126915 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA **General Overview** **Functional Area:** MBD - Marketing & Business Development **Career Stream:** SAL - Sales **Role:** Director...

FT Sales Supervisor, San Diego, CA

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 20 days ago

SMCP - Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot LOCATION: Sales Leader At SMCP, our ambition is to become the global leader in the accessible luxury space. Our four Brands spread Parisian chic around the...

Director Of Sales

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Join Our Team as a Regional Director of Sales!...

Director, Sales Engineering - Networking

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Req ID: 126801 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA **Summary** Director, Sales Engineering - Networking for Celestica are the primary technical resource for the account management sales...

Demographic Data for La Jolla, CA

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in La Jolla, CA 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 in La Jolla, CA
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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