Director of Sales Jobs in Brookfield, IL

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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The N2 Company

Area Sales Director

  • The N2 Company
  • Northbrook, IL (20 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • The N2 Company
  • Northbrook, IL (20 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 8 days ago

As the nation’s leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Regional Sales Director - Midwest

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Requirements Regional Sales Director | OmniCable Our Opportunity: OmniCable, LLC (OmniCable) is one of the largest redistributors of wire, cable, fiber, electrical and communications products....

Director, Sales Engineering

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Req ID: 127530 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA **Summary** Director, Sales Engineering - Networking for Celestica are the primary technical resource for the account management sales...

Sales Director - Capital Equipment

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Req ID: 127906 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA **General Overview** **Functional Area:** MBD - Marketing & Business Development **Career Stream:** SAL - Sales **Role:** Director...

Executive Sales Director, Precision Oncology - Nor

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

at Quest Diagnostics Inc in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Details Category Sales and Marketing Location Schaumburg, Illinois Job function Sales Job family Sales...

Partnership Sales Director

  • Willowbrook, IL (7 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (7 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The nation’s #1 golf club fitter is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Partnership Sales Director to lead the growth and optimization of our nationwide network of PGA professionals and golf...

Regional Sales Director, Majors - Healthcare

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Senior Sales Director - Information Services And Publishing

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Senior Sales Director - Information Services and Publishing Business Development ManagerState / Region / ProvinceCountryUSASalary min120000Salary max230000DomainGlobal MarketsInterest...

Partnership Sales Director - Willowbrook, IL (HQ)

  • Willowbrook, IL (7 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (7 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : HEADQUARTERS - WILLOWBROOK, IL Salary Range : Undisclosed Description JOB SUMMARY : The nation’s #1 golf club fitter is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Partnership...

Area Director, Sales and Catering (Based in Kansas

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

at Great Wolf Lodge in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description The Area Director of Sales and Catering (ADOSC) is responsible for exceeding revenue targets, managing and growing...

Associate Sales Director, Data/Analytics (US Remot

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

at Nielsen Consumer LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Company Description R25_0012351 #LI-Remote *Must be in US at time of application to be considered for this role. **This...

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Sales Director

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Sales Director - Chicago, IL Company: Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Shift: Flex Hours Posted Salary/Rate: $17.00-$17.25 Job Identification: 46300 Job Category: Retail Stores Job Schedule: Full time On-site Retail Sales Supervisors champion customer engagement...

Regional Sales Director

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

If you are a **Sales Leader** looking to make a significant impact, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! **Based within the assigned region**, you will lead a high-performing regional...

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Sales Director - Enterprise Mobile Video

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Brookfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Brookfield, IL

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Brookfield, IL 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 Brookfield, IL
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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