Director of Sales Jobs in Connecticut

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, Sales Enablement, Select & BI Field

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 hours ago

Supports field directors on sales coaching discipline with best practices to deliver more effective sales performance....

Director of Sales

  • Cromwell, CT
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cromwell, CT
  • 11 hours ago

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! The Sales Director acts as a department director and is responsible for management duties as assigned by the Executive Director and AVP RL Sales. Duties may...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Hamden, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 4 days ago

Retail Sales Supervisors champion customer engagement and oversee the front of store operations. You and the store team will focus on increasing sales, conversions and service throughout the...

Senior Director, Sales (Amazon NA)

  • CT
  • 4 days ago
  • CT
  • 4 days ago

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day. Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company's DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the...

Regional Sales Director - East

  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since...

Director of Sales Analytics

  • Milford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 5 days ago

Your role in our future Quadient is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Sales Analytics to lead performance reporting and deliver actionable insights for its North America Mail Solutions...

Regional Sales Director - East

  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since...

Executive Director, Sales Enablement

  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic **Executive Director of Sales Enablement** to lead our sales enablement initiatives, inside sales operations, distribution channels, and strategic account management...

Cybersecurity Software Sales Director Stamford, Ct

  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago

Cybersecurity Software Sales Director Stamford, CTOur client is a fast-growing, unique cybersecurity startup founded by veterans from elite intelligence forces.Their advanced threat protection...

National Account Sales Director

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 11 days ago

FuturePlan is the nation's largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch...

Director of Sales - Fitness / Retail

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

POSITION SUMMARY As the Director of Sales, you will serve as one of the strategic leader for Core Venture's Anytime Fitness brand in Connecticut....

Temporary Sales Supervisor - Hamptons

  • East Hampton, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • East Hampton, CT
  • 12 days ago

Who We Are: Founded in 2009, Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fashion and sustainability can coexist. We combine stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable...

Associate Director of Sales Training and Development

  • New Haven, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 14 days ago

Feel Good About Doing Good The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance,...

Director, Inside Sales - Mid Market

  • CT
  • 14 days ago
  • CT
  • 14 days ago

Your jobWe are seeking an experienced and agile Director of Sales to join our company.As the Director of Sales, you will be accountable for guiding our inside sales team and driving revenue growth by...

Technology Modernization - Industry Sales Director, NetSuite Practice

  • Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago

Technology Modernization - Client Relationship Executive - NetSuite As a Client Relationship Executive, you will be a core member of our national sales team and will be chartered with assisting in...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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