Director of Sales Jobs in Oakland, 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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Director of Sales

  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 days ago

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

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • San Rafael, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Print Supervisors direct a team in driving results for key metrics by selling and providing total print solutions for customers to help them achieve their print and marketing goals. You will also...

Sales Director

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours 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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Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Retail Sales Supervisors champion customer engagement and oversee the front of store operations. You and the store team will focus on increasing sales, conversions and service throughout the...

Director, Sales FP&A

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description Freshworks is seeking a Director of Sales FP&A to contribute meaningfully to planning, analysis, reporting, and strategy in support of our rapidly growing organization....

Head of Sales (Enterprise & Mid-Market Sales)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What is Findem: Findem is HR 2.0. We're a fast-growth startup with an ambitious vision and the technology to back it up. Our People Intelligence platform uses true AI and machine learning to...

Director of Sales

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As the Director of Sales, you will play a vital role in driving revenue growth and expanding Nanonets' customer base....

Sales Director- Renewable Energy Projects

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Sales Director Renewable Energy Projects Pay : $230,000 p/a + quarterly commission and annual company bonuses. Contract type : Permanent/Indefinite Location : San Francisco, CA As a Sales Director...

GSA TAE Sales Director

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

LinkedIn is the worlds largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover...

Head of Sales Strategy & Planning, Grocery & Retail

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About the Role As the Head of Sales Strategy & Planning for Uber's Grocery & Retail business, you will be responsible for defining and executing sales strategy, GTM execution, forecasting, market...

Head of Sales (San Francisco)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Insurance. sounds slow, old-fashioned, and unexciting. Exactly. Insurance is broken, and it's failing fast-moving, innovative startups. Vouch is a new, technology-first insurance company backed...

Head of Sales @ Plaud for Business

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Location: San Francisco, California ABOUT PLAUD AI PLAUD AI is a pioneering AI-native hardware and software company that turns meetings and conversations into actionable insights with AI devices...

Head of Sales

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $300,000.00-$340,000.00 2 days ago San Jose, CA $220,000.00-$250,000.00 1 month ago San Francisco, CA $200,000.00-$280,000.00 1 month ago Senior Director, Sales Strategy...

Director of Sales, Emerging

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Employer Industry: Digital Marketing Technology Why consider this job opportunity: - Salary up to $145,000 base plus strong commission plan and equity - Opportunity for career advancement and...

Sales Director

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Client Summary: Provides cloud-based infrastructure to support innovation in health-related technologies. Centralizes and streamlines deployment of technical applications in research and clinical...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
Master's Degree
21.8%
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 Oakland, 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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