Director of Sales Jobs in Hartford, CT

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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Director of Commercial Sales

  • Wallingford, CT (23 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wallingford, CT (23 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 20 hours ago

sales preferablycable or interconnect segments, including key account management and newbusiness capture.Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes, supply chaindynamics, and regulatory...

Retention Sales Director Wealth Solutions

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Together we fight for everyones opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up...

Northeast Regional Sales Director (Life and related products)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Northeast Regional Sales Director (Life and related products) Hartford, CT, US Who We Are: Diversified Brokerage Services (part of NFP, an Aon company) is one of the largest brokerage general...

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National Sales Director - Lab Solutions

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

National Sales Director - Lab Solutions Job ID 224298 Posted 18-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Administrative, Executive Management, Sales Support...

Sales Director, Strategic Sales Team - Verity Solutions - Remote

  • Bloomfield, CT (6 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (6 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 7 days ago

200-beds). Responsible for regularly meeting sales quotas to ensure corporate revenue growth. Effectively communicate sales value proposition for Verity Solutions' product offerings. **Duties and...

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Sales Management Director

  • Hartford, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 7 days ago

Join Microsoft's US Public Sector Industries DIB Team-where mission meets innovation. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Operating Unit (OU) is a newly formed team with a bold mission: to...

Director, Sales - Emerging Accounts

  • Manchester, CT (7 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (7 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Director, Sales - Emerging Accounts Pursuit Aerospace United States, Connecticut, Manchester Jun 11, 2025 To accelerate Pursuit's growth, the organization has created a front-end position that will...

Area Sales Director - Fitness Industry

  • West Hartford, CT (5 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (5 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 11 days ago

CORE VENTURES - AREA SALES DIRECTOR Locations: CONNECTICUT: New Haven, Harford, Middlesex, Tolland County, & Fairfield County NEW YORK: Westchester, Queens WISCONSIN: Wisconsin Rapids, Waupaca,...

Executive Director, Sales - Mental Well-being

  • Hartford, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 11 days ago

Aetna is recruiting for an Executive Director of Sales who will develop and manage a team that carries out processes for sales, account management, and business retention....

Repair Sales Director, Brokers Americas

  • Windsor, CT (4 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (4 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Direct responsibility for driving repair sales and profitability growth with brokers in Americas by working with the P&L owners in each of the five global repair businesses...

Sales Director, Google Alliance Lead

  • Glastonbury, CT (8 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (8 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future AtPresidio, we're at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries throughcutting-edge digital solutions and...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • West Hartford, CT (5 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (5 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 17 days 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...

Director, Inside Sales

  • Hartford, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 19 days ago

Who We Are:** At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at...

Channel Sales Director

  • Hartford, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 20 days ago

Channel Sales Director Location: Remote, United States, United States **Description** **_Position Summary_** Dodge Construction Network is looking for a driven and entrepreneurialindividual...

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Director of Sales & Business Development

  • East Hartford, CT (2 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (2 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 26 days ago

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Director of Sales & Business Development to grow our U.S. presence in HLS....

Demographic Data for Hartford, CT

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Hartford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT
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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