Director of Sales Jobs in Santa Monica, 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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The N2 Company

Area Sales Director

  • The N2 Company
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • The N2 Company
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As the nation’s leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Oakley - Sales Supervisor

  • Glendale, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Requisition I D : 893374 Store #: 00B060 Glendale Galleria Position : Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At Oakley, we believe everyone in the world can and will become...

Sales Supervisor, Beverly Center

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love...

Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 12 hours ago

The Director of Sales and Marketing will lead the strategic planning and execution of the Sales Departments goals and objectives....

Commercial Sales Director

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the...

Regional Sales Director - West

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Melinta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with strong commercial and medical capabilities dedicated to providing innovative therapies to people impacted by acute...

Regional Sales Director - Southwest

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Our first...

Regional Sales Director - Los Angeles, California

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Company overview: As the nation’s largest privately held third party employee benefits administrator, TASC has a mission to improve the health, wealth and well-being of its customers, employees...

Sales Supervisor, Full-Time - Platform

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 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...

Sales Supervisor, Full-Time - Studio City

  • Studio City, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Studio City, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 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...

FT Sales Supervisor, Bloomingdales Los Angeles, California

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

SMCP - Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot LOCATION: Sandro Maje Bloomingdales, Beverly Center Sales Supervisor At SMCP, our ambition is to become the global leader in the accessible luxury space. Our...

Senior Living Sales Director

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago

Overview Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best...

Director of Sales, Channel

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago

Join to apply for the Sales Director (Channel & Outbound) role at Kixie We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Sales Director to build and scale our channel partnerships and outbound sales...

Director, Sales and Revenue Planning

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 days 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...

Sales Director - Enterprise

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 days ago

What you'll do As a Sales Director Enterprise Sales (Los Angeles), you will lead all the tactical sales and client management responsibilities of your book of business across our central US region....

Demographic Data for Santa Monica, CA

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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