Director of Sales Jobs in San Francisco, 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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Senior Sales Director, Financial Services

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago

LiveRamp is the data collaboration platform of choice for the worlds most innovative companies. A groundbreaking leader in consumer privacy, data ethics, and foundational identity, LiveRamp is...

National Sales Director, Homes.com New Construction

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago

National Sales Director, Homes.com New Construction Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and...

Marketing/Sales Director

  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Aegis Living is a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care with a simple philosophy: make every day count. With more than 27 years of experience, it is known for its...

Enterprise Sales Director - Colorado

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values...

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Enterprise Sales Director - Mid-Atlantic

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values...

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Strategic Sales Director

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values...

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Enterprise Sales Director - TOLA (Texas)

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values...

Remote Work

Associate Director, Sales Operations

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

This position reports to the Senior Director of Sales Operations, Integration, and Business Analytics. This position can be remote in the US or Canada....

Head of Sales @ Plaud for Business

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 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...

Director Sales Club Channel

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Director Sales Club Channel will have two direct reports: BDM Club West and BDSM Club East....

Complex Director of Sales & Marketing

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Complex Director of Sales & Marketing is also responsible for developing and implementing a marketing communications plan designed to achieve the desired positioning for the hotel, as well as managing...

Senior Director - Sales and Distribution

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Senior Director - Sales and Distribution Location: San Francisco, CA Full-Time | Executive-Level Role My client, a prominent player in the specialty insurance space, is looking to hire a Senior Director...

Director of Sales

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

About the role: As Director of Sales, you will be responsible for driving Lumafields direct sales efforts across key markets and verticals....

Sales Director

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

At Watermark Retirement Communities, we've been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for both residents...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 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...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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