Director of Sales Jobs in California

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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Hospice Director of Sales

  • Gold River, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Gold River, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Hospice Director of Sales in Gold River, California As the Hospice Director of Sales at Interim HealthCare, youll drive strategic growth by building strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilities...

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...

Director Sales & Marketing

  • Redding, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 10 hours ago

of Sales & Marketing is primarily responsible for leading & driving top-line revenue strategy, with direct booking responsibilities, for traditional sales related segments to include group, volume...

Director Of Sales And Marketing

  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 hours ago

of Sales and Marketing who brings strong leadership, revenue-focused upscale experience, and an interest in joining an industry leading company.Based in San Diego, California you will engage in leading...

Client Sales Director (Saas, Ai)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 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 of Sales and Marketing

  • Hollywood, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hollywood, CA
  • 13 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Functions as the leader of the property's sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue. Manages the property's reactive and...

Sales Director - NY

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Job title Sales Director- New York City Reports to Head of Sales and Strategic Partnerships Job purpose NOM is looking for a highly motivated, solution-oriented Sales Director who has built strong...

Sales Supervisor - Full Time

  • Commerce, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 1 day ago

At DKNY, our Sales Supervisors are on their way! They have proven themselves as successful retail associates and have decided to take the next step into store leadership. The Sales Supervisor...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The primary role of the Supervisor, Retail Sales is to develop their team for success by becoming proficient in guest engagement to achieve revenue and budget sales targets....

Director of Sales

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

of Sales We, Residence Inn & Fairfield San Jose North - Silicon Valley are looking for a dedicated and committed Director of Sales to lead our team in exceeding expectations and supporting property-wide...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • Norco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norco, CA
  • 1 day 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...

FT Sales Supervisor, Beverly Hills, California

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago

SMCP - Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot LOCATION: SANDRO, Beverly Drive Sales Supervisor At SMCP, our ambition is to become the global leader in the accessible luxury space. Our four Brands spread...

Federal Sales Director

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago

Remote, with a preference for candidates near key federal hubs (eg, Washington, D.C.). About Xage Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, government, and private enterprises are at an all-time...

Regional Sales Director - Enterprise, SoCal (Remote)

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago

CrowdStrike, Inc. Full time R23042 About the Role: CrowdStrike is looking for highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced Regional Sales Director dedicated to making a difference in global...

Remote Work

Director, Sales Partners Southern Region

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

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in California 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 California
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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