Director of Sales Jobs in Elmhurst, 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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Area Director, Sales and Catering (Kansas City, MO and Bloomington, MN Lodges)

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 23 days ago

The Area Director of Sales and Catering (ADOSC) is responsible for exceeding revenue targets, managing and growing client relationships and exceeding guest satisfaction goals....

Regional Sales Director - Midwest

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Regional Sales Director - Midwest Category : Sales Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Id : P-100644 Job Type : Full Time Position Type : sales Branch Locations : carol_stream_il Bonus...

Sales Director

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

The Director of Sales-Select Service has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel....

Retail Center Sales & Operations Director

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description What You'll Do as a Retail Center Sales & Operations Director As the top...

Director of Sales

  • Carol Stream, IL (10 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (10 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 5 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...

Sales Director

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Chicago, IL $117,250.00-$164,500.00 13 hours ago Chicago, IL $125,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks ago Director of Sales (Zone Director) Remote Available - Southwest Director of National Accounts - Freight...

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Head of Sales Strategy & Planning, Grocery & Retail

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

About the Role As the Head of Sales Strategy & Planning for Uber's Grocery & Retail business, you will be responsible for defining and executing sales strategy, GTM execution, forecasting, market...

Sales Supervisor, A X Armani Exchange

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As a leader within Giorgio Armani Corporation, you will be part of a diverse leadership and sales team, who you will inspire and motivate each day. You will assist in aligning the entire team on...

USA Region Sales Director - North Central

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Direct message the job poster from Arineta Arineta is dedicated to growing cardio-thoracic CT as the front-line non-invasive test for diagnosing, therapy planning, and monitoring of cardiovascular...

Sales Director

  • Montgomery, IL (24 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Montgomery, IL (24 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

10 associates Must own a reliable vehicle with valid driver's license, current auto insurance with a clean driving record. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a...

Director, Sales - Merchant Analytics (US Remote)

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Sales to join our Retail Analytics team....

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Director, Sales Development & Recruitment

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

HALO is looking for a Director of Sales Development and Recruiting, who will prospect promotional industry salespeople and work with them through to onboarding at HALO Branded Solutions (HBS)....

Sales Director

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Req ID: 26585 About Supermicro: Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data,...

Associate Director of Sales

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

In addition to these core duties the ADOS may, under the supervision of the Director of Sales (DOS), Director of Sales and Marketing (DSM), or Sales Specialist (SS), work to advance leads through the...

Director of Sales Finance & Operations

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Director of Sales Finance and Operations is a vital leadership role within the sales organization, reporting directly to the Corporate Vice President of Sales....

Demographic Data for Elmhurst, IL

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Elmhurst, IL

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Elmhurst, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
Master's Degree
21.8%
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 Elmhurst, 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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