Director of Sales Jobs in La Mesa, 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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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...

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Sales Director - Capital Equipment

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • moments ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • moments ago

Req ID: 127906 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA **General Overview** **Functional Area:** MBD - Marketing & Business Development **Career Stream:** SAL - Sales **Role:** Director...

Community Sales Director

  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities The Community Sales Director ("CSD") is responsible for achieving and exceeding the community's monthly and quarterly revenue/sales targets; developing the community's internal...

Medical Sales Director

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our Client is looking for an experienced Medical Sales Director to lead the U.S. sales operations for its neurosurgery robot and a growing portfolio of advanced medical devices. This position...

Regional Sales Director - West

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

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Melinta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with strong commercial and medical capabilities dedicated to providing innovative therapies to people impacted by acute...

Director Sales

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

Reporting to the Contractor Sales Division Vice President, the Director of Sales, for the SDC - San Diego Contractor is responsible for bringing purpose and a plan of action for customer accounts....

Sales Director - Global Strategic Account

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Siemens EDA (SEDA) is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. Our software tools enable companies around the world to develop new and highly innovative electronic...

Commercial Sales Director

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 12 days ago

| Sales and Distribution We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way....

Sales Director

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago

About Karbon Karbon is the global leader in practice management software for growth-minded accounting firms. We provide an award-winning, highly collaborative cloud platform that streamlines work...

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Director of Sales

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

Join a Premier Hospitality TEAM as Director of Sales in Vibrant Mission Valley!...

Regional Sales Director, Direct Sales

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 26 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....

Director Of Sales

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Summary The Director of Sales (DOS) develops and implements sales 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 Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ 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 Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Sales Director

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Demographic Data for La Mesa, CA

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in La Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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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