Director of Sales Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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 / Account Manager (Cybersecurity Sales) Local Candidates - San Ramon, CA

  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Description Founded in 2001, WaveStrong is an industry leader in enterprise and cloud information security consulting services. We pride ourselves on our best of breed security solutions and...

Client Sales Director (Saas, Ai)

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Client Sales Director (SaaS, AI) to join our client's rapidly expanding team!The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a proven track...

Director, Sales Partners Southern Region

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

Director, Sales Partners - Southern Region Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Director of Sales - Southern Region, is responsible for leading Southern California and other southern states through...

Regional Sales Director - Screening (Pacific NW)

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

Regional Sales Director - Screening (Pacific NW) Full-time Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary tests,...

Sales Director

  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Carefield Living is a privately owned company dedicated to acquiring, developing, and managing senior living communities. Our mission is to provide a more enriching life for our seniors than they...

Head Of Sales

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

About PrimerFixing our K-12 education system is a civilizationally-important problem.We believe that all of our problems a including the ones that dominate the headlines a are downstream of...

Sales Director - Memory Care Senior Living

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

Carefield Living builds and operates outstanding assisted living/memory care communities by focusing on the needs and desires of our community members, their families and friends, our Carefield...

Part-Time Sales Supervisor Livermore, CA

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

The Position Vince is seeking a dynamic, customer service driven Part-Time Key Holder. The Key Holder is responsible for generating sales and building customer relationships in our retail stores....

Director, Sales Compensation

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

Director, Sales Compensation Remote - San Francisco, California Cribl does differently. What does that mean?...

Assistant Director Sales

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

Participates on the sales leadership team with Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM), Director of Group Sales (DOGS) and Revenue teams....

Assistant Director of Sales

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Overview This position will assist the Director of Sales to develop and expand our markets in all areas....

Commercial Rates FX Sales Director (MD Level)

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

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a MD-Level Securities Sales Specialist to join its Commercial Rates & Foreign Exchange (FX) Solutions team. This role is a senior, client-facing role and...

Sales Director (Us Region) Business Process Outsourcing

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

About the Role We are looking for and results-driven Sales Director with extensive experience in customer Relationship management sector.This role is pivotal in driving growth through outbound...

Sales Director, Commerce Media

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

Location: Redwood City, CA, US Department: Addressability PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM) is an independent technology company maximizing customer value by delivering digital advertising's supply chain of...

Marketing/Sales Director

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (5 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (5 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days 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...

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Walnut Creek, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
Master's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
6.8%
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 Walnut Creek, 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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