Director of Sales Jobs in District of Columbia

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

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago

A Director of Sales is responsible for developing, directing, controlling, and leading the site strategic initiatives and sales teams to achieve the target sales volume, while maintaining inventory...

Director of Sales, Hart Energy

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 hours ago

Crain Communications is looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Sales to lead revenue growth for Hart Energy, one of the industrys most trusted sources of information for the oil and gas...

Regional Sales Director - Commercial (Canada or United States)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Regional Sales Director - Commercial** Splunk is here to build a safer and more resilient digital world. The world's leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep...

Sales Director, LegalTech Enterprise

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

eSentio provides technology consulting to some of the largest and most technically advanced law firms and legal organizations in the US and around the globe. We work on highly complex projects and...

Sales Director - US Department of Homeland Security

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Sales Director - US Department of Homeland Security Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job...

Director of Sales & Business Development- Sponsorhips & Parnerships

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Summary The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Sales & Business Development to lead sponsorship and partnership sales for our national conferences...

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Supervisor, Sales

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Supervisor, Sales Location: Washington DC Astound, the sixth-largest cable operator in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and...

Director, Sales & Marketing

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Overview VLN has been a leading provider of virtual/digital learning solutions for K-12 schools and educational consortiums for over 15 years. We offer products including full-time and part-time...

Director of Sales

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Summary Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, the Director of Sales is responsible for executing a strategic business plan targeting all Group segments to achieve or exceed...

Director of Sales

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

The Director of Sales is responsible for leading and managing the hotels sales department to drive revenue growth and maximize profitability....

Vice President, Head of Sales

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, were constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work...

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Federal Sales Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click HereFederal Sales DirectorWashington DCApplyAbout Virtru: Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon...

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Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Your Growth Path Area Director of Sales Regional Director of Sales Corporate Director of Sales VP of Sales Your Focus Develop a strong Ecommerce presence managing internet market and social media opportunities...

Government Sales Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

Role: Government Sales Director Location: Washington, DC What you'll do MiQ is a global programmatic media partner for marketers. We work with agencies and direct advertisers across commercial...

Director, Sales Compensation

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

Why You'll Love this role Cribl is excited to welcome a Director of Sales Commissions to our Finance team to support our go-to-market organization....

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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