Director of Sales Jobs in Cicero, 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 (19 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • The N2 Company
  • Northbrook, IL (19 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 10 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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Channel Sales Director, Northeast

  • Deerfield, IL (24 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Deerfield, IL (24 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Conduct joint ride-alongs to end-users with manufacturing sales reps, and distribution account managers on end-user engagements at Target accounts....

Director of Sales Amazon & Whole Foods Market

  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Position Overview:We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Sales - Amazon & Whole Foods Market to manage and grow our business....

Head of Sales, Pallecon NA

  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate...

Retail Media Sales Director - Beauty and Personal Care - CVS Media Exchange (CMX)

  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

CVS Media Exchange is hiring an Industry Manager (Director of Sales) for our Beauty & Personal Care sales team. This role will report to the Head of Sales....

Business and Development Sales Director

  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Elga Labwater, a division of Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions is the industry leader in providing water purification treatments and wastewater solutions to industrial,...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Shift: Flex Hours Posted Salary/Rate: $20.00-$20.25 Job Identification: 46607 Job Category: Retail Stores Job Schedule: Full time On-site Print Supervisors direct a team in driving results for...

Directors, Sales

  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Naperville, IL (20 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naperville, IL (20 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Shift: Flex Hours Posted Salary/Rate: $17.00-$18.00 Job Identification: 46648 Job Category: Retail Stores Job Schedule: Full time On-site Retail Sales Supervisors champion customer engagement...

Director of Sales and Customer Experience

  • Wheeling, IL (21 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, IL (21 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Objective: Reporting to the Regional Vice President, the Director of Sales and Customer Experience is responsible for new customer acquisition, customer retention and ensuring that the customer experience...

Sales Director - Customer Workflows (Retail)

  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 1 day ago

development through the partner ecosystem Ownership of driving successful pipeline generation activities developed by marketing or the partner community JV20 Compensation is based on the geographic...

Regional Sales Director - Midwest

  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 2 days 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 (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 2 days 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 (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 3 days 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 (21 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Cicero, IL)
  • 3 days 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...

Demographic Data for Cicero, IL

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Cicero, IL

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Cicero, 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 Cicero, 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%


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