Director of Sales Jobs in Milpitas, 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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Sales Supervisor - Full Time

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Karl Lagerfeld Paris, our Sales Supervisors are on their way! They have proven themselves as successful retail associates and have decided to take the next step into store leadership. The Sales...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary The primary role of the Supervisor, Retail Sales is to develop their team for success by becoming proficient in guest engagement to achieve revenue and budget sales targets....

Director of Sales

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

of Sales We, Residence Inn & Fairfield San Jose North - Silicon Valley are looking for a dedicated and committed Director of Sales to lead our team in exceeding expectations and supporting property-wide...

Federal Sales Director

  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Remote, with a preference for candidates near key federal hubs (eg, Washington, D.C.). About Xage Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, government, and private enterprises are at an all-time...

Regional Sales Director - Enterprise, SoCal (Remote)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

CrowdStrike, Inc. Full time R23042 About the Role: CrowdStrike is looking for highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced Regional Sales Director dedicated to making a difference in global...

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IP Sales Director

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job responsibilities will include building and managing a healthy sales pipeline...

Sales Director

  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Carefield Living is a privately owned company dedicated to acquiring, developing, and managing senior living communities. Our mission is to provide a more enriching life for our seniors than they...

Ai Sales Director

  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The AI Sales Director is a senior leader within our solution & partner area organization.This new role leads the effort by paving the way and after some time developing and managing a small team...

Sales Director - Memory Care Senior Living

  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Carefield Living builds and operates outstanding assisted living/memory care communities by focusing on the needs and desires of our community members, their families and friends, our Carefield...

Part-Time Sales Supervisor Livermore, CA

  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Position Vince is seeking a dynamic, customer service driven Part-Time Key Holder. The Key Holder is responsible for generating sales and building customer relationships in our retail stores....

Head of Sales - Healthcare AI

  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Head of Sales - Healthcare AI Location: U.S. (Hybrid) | Team: Founding Leadership | Type: Full-Time XY.AI Labs is on a mission to redefine healthcare administration through agentic AI...

Sales Supervisor - Part Time

  • Livermore, CA (11 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (11 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago

A sales supervisor is responsible for ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent sales performance. Leading by example, the sale supervisor plays an important role in driving...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago

At Nespresso, we place people and specialty coffee at the heart of what we do. As part of our team, you'll be empowered to inspire, care, act, and innovate to reach your full potential and...

Director Sales Operations

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about.We give everyoneafrom emerging artists to global brandsaeverything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Global Head of Sales

  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Milpitas, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Milpitas, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
Master's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
6.8%
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 Milpitas, 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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