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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Sales Director BESS

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Sales Director BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) required for a disruptive technology company focusing on changing the global energy landscape; supporting green renewable energy integration in...

Sales Director - West

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Sales Director Location: Remote (U.S.-based) | 50% Travel Required At Continuous Composites Inc., we are redefining what is possible in advanced manufacturing. Our unique CF3D technology for...

Director of Sales

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Hotel Emblem in San Francisco is actively searching for a Director of Sales to join the team....

Director, Sales and Revenue Planning

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

About the Role We are hiring a Director of Sales & Revenue Planning to lead strategic planning, forecasting, and compensation design across our U.S. and international Sales teams-including SMB, Mid-Market...

Regional Laboratory Sales Director, Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Western US

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

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our...

Sales Director - San Francisco

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

Join the team redefining how the world approaches legal technology and eDiscovery at Nextpoint. Hey, thanks so much for joining us! We totally get how exhausting job hunting can be, so let's dive...

Senior Regional Sales Director, Data Security-West

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

About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. Were driven by a mission...

Director of Sales

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

We are pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for a Director of Sales!...

Associate Director, Sales Analytics and Operations Redwood City, CA

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Associate Director, Sales Analytics and Operations Redwood City, CA Who We Are Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies...

Director, Commercial Sales (Account Management)

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

Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies. Every company, in every country, in every industry runs on contracts, but managing these contracts slows...

Regional Director, Commercial Sales

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

Your Role Zip is looking for a creative and motivated Regional Director, Commercial Sales with experience building and leading teams that are responsible for working with prospects to deliver ROI in...

Director, Sales Effectiveness & Strategy

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

To support the teams working on our exciting projects, we are looking for Director - Sales Effectiveness Strategy In the UnitedStates- Atlanta| New York | Chicago | San Francisco Simon-Kucher's sole...

Director of Sales, Tandem

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

Job Requisition ID # 25WD87593 Position Overview Come join the Autodesk Tandem team and be part of a startup-like environment with a big impact on a brand-new product at the forefront of...

Head of Sales, Americas

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

About Glean: Founded in 2019, Glean is an innovative AI-powered knowledge management platform designed to help organizations quickly find, organize, and share information across their teams. By...

Director, Sales Enablement

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

SLSQ326R465 We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to drive the Learning & Enablement initiatives across our AMER region, encompassing both the Enterprise Emerging and Industries business...

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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
21.8%
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 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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