Director of Sales Jobs in Deerfield, 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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Managing Director, Sales Operations & Market Activation

  • Grant Thornton
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

The Managing Director, Sales Operations & Market Activation drives execution across the global commercial organization....

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Senior Workday Sales Director Flexible Arrangements

  • Armanino
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Armanino is seeking a Sales Executive to drive sales and generate business opportunities for Workday Financials & HCM in Chicago, Illinois....

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Region Director Sales, Specialty Medical Products

  • Cardinal Health
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

The Regional Director Sales, Specialty Medical Products (RD) is responsible for leading a team of sales specialists who are tasked to significantly grow the business and optimize positive outcomes with...

Remote

Regional Director, Sales - West

  • ThoughtSpot
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Drive disciplined sales processes and maintain predictable forecasts across long, multi-threaded enterprise sales cycles using AI-enabled predictive analytics....

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Region Sales Director - Chicago

  • Avantor
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Provide formal and informal sales training to all sales associates in the assigned area. Develop programs and selling strategies to motivate the sales force and stimulate sales....

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Director - Sales Representative

  • Moody's Corporation
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

or certification in solution selling or consultative sales approaches desired Responsibilities Drive sales and adoption of Moody's catastrophe modeling and property risk analytics solutions to (re)insurance...

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Regional Sales Director (Central)

  • Laborie
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

through the activities of their sales representatives....

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Director of Sales - Courtyard Chicago UIC

  • Schulte Companies
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Director of Sales to join our team! Schulte Hospitality Group is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture....

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Head of Sales

  • Aon
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Head of Sales – Radford McLagan Compensation Database (RMCD) Role Summary Aon is seeking a Head of Sales to lead the commercial strategy and sales organization for the Radford McLagan Compensation Database...

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Director of Sales

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Lombard, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job ID 2026-242312 JOB OVERVIEW The Director of Sales (DOS) is responsible for the marketing and sales planning and execution for the community....

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Director Sales, Hospital Solutions

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE : The Director of Sales CE US is responsible for leading and executing sales strategies to achieve growth targets across assigned Fresenius portfolio....

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Director of Sales

  • Charlestowne Hotels
  • Lake Forest, IL (4 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (4 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

DIRECTOR OF SALES LAKE FOREST, IL $90k - $110k per year There are certain properties that require more than sales leadership they require a passion for hospitality, an appreciation for history, and...

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Area Director of Sales

  • Suncrest Hospice
  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

of Sales/Marketing will work to build and train team while working to build and maintain the areas census and drive referral and admission goals....

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Sales Director

  • Loop
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

of scalable sales processes and operating rhythms as the organization grows Qualifications 5+ years of experience in sales leadership roles within enterprise SaaS or complex technical sales environments...

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Regional Sales Director

  • GardaWorld
  • Addison, IL (18 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Addison, IL (18 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Regional Sales Leader - Build, Scale, and Win in a High-Growth Market! ECAM is seeking a driven and strategic Director of Sales to lead sales growth in theCentralregion....

Hybrid

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Deerfield, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Deerfield, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.7%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
6.6%
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 Deerfield, 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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