Director of Sales Jobs in Lake Forest, 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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Director of Sales

  • Charlestowne Hotels
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Forest, 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 (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, 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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Regional Sales Director

  • GardaWorld
  • Addison, IL (22 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Addison, IL (22 miles from Lake Forest, 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....

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Sales Director, Strat Acct

  • Canon U.S.A., Inc.
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Director of Sales for Strategic and National Accounts, this leader serves as the operational backbone for the national sales team....

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Area Sales Director, Chronic Therapies - IL, WI, IA, NE, KS, MO, MN

  • Option Care Health
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago

It will be imperative for the Area Sales Director to work closely with the other Area Sales Directors and the Vice President, Chronic Therapy Sales for coordination and planning....

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Regional Sales Director, Midwest - Abbott Diabetes Care

  • Abbott
  • Abbott Park, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Regional Sales Director - MIDWEST (US) + Drive the long-term growth of Freestyle Libre products through the leadership of a high performing, customer-centric, agile, sales force. + Develop a robust...

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Director of Sales - Industrial Markets

  • Harting Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago

HARTING Americas is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales - Industrial Markets to lead, strategically plan, and oversee all sales activities across the United States....

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Director, Inside Sales

  • Winebow
  • Schiller Park, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Schiller Park, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Essential Functions: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of inside sales representatives to meet or exceed sales goals Develop and execute sales strategies to drive pipeline growth and revenue Create team...

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Regional Director of Sales

  • TarryTown Expocare
  • Morton Grove, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Morton Grove, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Description The Regional Director of Sales is responsible for marketing Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy services to I/DD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) and ICF (Intermediate Care Facilities...

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Part-Time Sales Supervisor, Pleasant Prairie WI

  • Michael Kors
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

As a Sales Supervisor, you will strive to achieve personal and store sales goals while prioritizing the customer experience through supervision and guidance of the team....

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Director of Sales - Partnerships

  • GardaWorld
  • Addison, IL (22 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Addison, IL (22 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Director of Sales - Partnerships - Build, Scale, and Win in a High-Growth Market!...

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Sales Director (Channel Sales)

  • Shure
  • Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Oversees efforts to establish strategic channel sales plans to achieve annual sales quotas for each product line....

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Sales Supervisor

  • Lewis Bakeries
  • Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Help develop and execute the Sales Plan for National, Regional and Local customers. Utilize Proprietary I.T. for Sales and Route management. Effectively lead local management team....

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Sales Director (B2B)

  • Shure Incorporated
  • Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Remote Sales Director (B2B) Shure Incorporated paid time off United States, Illinois, Niles 5800 West Touhy Avenue (Show on map) May 12, 2026 Sales Director (B2B) Job ID 2026-4765 Category Sales Job...

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Director of Sales Marine & Logistics Insurance ( Hybrid )

  • NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Director of Sales - Marine & Logistics Insurance ( Hybrid ) (OOJ - 45548) ...00 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: May/12/2026 Job Description Lead and...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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