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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Associate Director-Sales Planning

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Description: We are looking for an Associate Director-Sales Planning!...

Sponsor Finance (SF) Banking Product Sales Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Application Deadline: 09/11/2025 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service BMO Sponsor Finance originates, structures, underwrites and manages middle-market private...

Sales Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at...

Director, Sales Strategy & Planning

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

About The Role We are seeking a hands-on, strategic, analytical and innovative leader to join our team as the Director, Sales Strategy & Planning....

Director of Sales & Marketing

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As Director of Sales & Marketing you will be a part of the executive leadership team working alongside the General Manager on strategic vision to support our continued growth....

Regional Sales Director, IO&E Northern CAt

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Sacramento Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness...

Sales Supervisor, Full-Time - Broadway Plaza

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

Who we are: Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big...

Director, Sales Engineering

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

Gong empowers everyone in revenue teams to improve productivity, increase predictability, and drive revenue growth by deeply understanding customers and business trends; driving impactful...

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Part Time Sales Supervisor - Walnut Creek

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

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART You are a confident leader on and off the sales floor, with a desired growth path as part of the store management team. You lead the store team by driving exceptional...

Director, Sales Programs

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

The Director, Sales Programs role could be the right fit for you at Salesforce!...

Regional Director of Sales - IoT Cybersecurity

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

of Things (IoT), cyber security and is looking globally for a Regional Director of Sales to continue its success!...

Sales Director

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Category Sales and Marketing Location Concord, California Job function Sales & Marketing Job family Sales Management Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job Description We...

Regional Director of Sales (West), MultiPro Property Solutions

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

We're looking for a Regional Director of Sales to lead and grow our sales efforts within a designated region....

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Director of Sales - Overtime Eligible!

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Director of Sales - Overtime Eligible!...

Under the direction of the VP of Sales & Commercial Operations, the Director of Sales & Commercial Operations (California) is responsible for driving sales execution and ensuring the successful implementation...

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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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