Director of Sales Jobs in Rolling Meadows, 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 - Assisted Living

  • Chicago, IL (9 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (9 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Discovery Commons Orland Park Assisted Living is hiring a Director of Sales to join our team. Summary The Director of Sales (DOS) manages the sales operations of the community....

Sales Director, Service Solutions - National Accounts

  • Rosemont, IL (8 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (8 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Sales Director, Service Solutions - National Accounts** This position offers the opportunity to play a vital role in increasing equipment and service market penetration across the Diagnosis and...

Director, Sales and Revenue Planning

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

About the Role We are hiring a Director of Sales & Revenue Planning to lead strategic planning, forecasting, and compensation design across our U.S. and international Sales teams-including SMB, Mid-Market...

Sales Director, Americas Aftermarket & Service

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At SCIEX, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies,...

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Director of Sales, Senior Living

  • Wilmette, IL (15 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Wilmette, IL (15 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

The Director of Sales will drive external and internal sales efforts to achieve and exceed community performance goals, while continuously maximizing occupancy....

Sales Director - Manufacturing (Remote)

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a Manufacturing Sales Director to join our team, focusing on IT Services and Solutions within primarily the Midwest....

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Director Of Sales And Business Development

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Director, Field Sales - North America Chicago, IL $180,000 - $200,000 2 weeks ago Sr....

Director of Sales

  • Naperville, IL (21 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naperville, IL (21 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Director of Sales is responsible for managing occupancy development of the community, actively marketing the community by networking in the local community with residents, families, discharge planners...

Director, Sales - IL, IN, MI, OH, WV

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Director, Sales will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth and articulate the company's value proposition to key stakeholders....

Director of Sales

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Join to apply for the Director of Sales role at TheSoul Publishing 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director of Sales role at TheSoul Publishing Get AI-powered advice...

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Sales Director

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Director, Business Development and Inside Sales Director of Sales (Zone Director) Remote Available - Southwest Phoenix, AZ $200,000 - $225,000 1 week ago Director of Business Development and Sales -...

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Sales Director, Chicago

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 2 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW At Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics, our mission is to design and deploy modern facilities and provide innovative solutions through the practical application of technology,...

Head of Sales Development, AMER

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Our sales team is focused on finding efficient paths to successful, profitable, long term customers by building a user-driven marketing and sales engine. To do so, we employ a bottom-up enterprise...

Loan Syndications Executive Director, Sales & Origination

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your...

Regional Sales Director - Great Plains

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Rolling Meadows, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Reporting to the Sr. Director and District Sales Leader, the Regional Sales Director will build, lead, coach, motivate, and inspire a diverse team of Clinical Sales Specialists who are responsible...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Rolling Meadows, IL

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Rolling Meadows, 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 Rolling Meadows, 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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