Director of Sales Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

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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Regional Sales Director

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago

Eaton Corporations Electrical Sector is seeking a Regional Sales Director. This person will report directly to the Vice President Sales. The Sales Director will have responsibility for Eatons...

Marketing and Sales Director

  • New Whiteland, IN (14 miles from Indianapolis, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Whiteland, IN (14 miles from Indianapolis, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Leads the Community marketing and sales program, implementing creative and effective strategies to achieve optimal resident occupancy Forms and fosters relationships with local...

Senior Director Sales Enablement

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago

Your Role at Delta Faucet We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Senior Director Sales Enablement to lead the integration of analytics, customer relationship management and customer programs into...

Head of Sales Enablement, North America

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago

Acrisure is redefining the future of financial services distribution for small and middle-market businesses. Through a uniquely proprietary combination of unparalleled client scale, differentiated...

Sales Director

  • Greenfield, IN (17 miles from Indianapolis, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenfield, IN (17 miles from Indianapolis, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Job Purpose: Our Director of Sales is responsible for developing, leading and executing the business strategy and profitability, growing sales and gross profit annually....

Director of Sales

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 7 days ago

The Director of Sales will lead our sales team and drive revenue growth....

National Sales Director - Lab Solutions

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 8 days ago

National Sales Director - Lab Solutions Job ID 224298 Posted 18-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Administrative, Executive Management, Sales Support...

Director, Sales Content Strategy & Technology

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 9 days ago

As the Director, Sales Content Strategy & Technology, you'll define the strategic roadmap for sales content technology, prioritizing features that directly drive seller productivity, performance, and...

Market Director of Sales

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 9 days ago

Market Director of Sales Compensation between $110,000 and $120,000 + bonus!...

Sales Director

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 9 days ago

This detailed plan must be refined quarterly for review by the Regional Director of Sales/Marketing....

ViiV Healthcare Regional Sales Director, HIV Prevention, Midwest - Field Worker

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 10 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 10 days ago

Site Name: Field Worker - USA, USA - Indiana - Indianapolis, USA - Michigan - Detroit, USA - Missouri - St. Louis, USA - Ohio - Cincinnati, USA - Ohio - Cleveland, USA - Ohio - Columbus Posted...

Regional Sales Director, Apartments.com - Indianapolis, IN

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 12 days ago

accounts in the market Monitor sales performance and hold salespeople accountable to the required level of sales activity and client relationships to ensure the achievement of business performance...

Regional Director of Sales, Infrastructure Solutions

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 13 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 13 days ago

This position requires the Regional Director of Sales, reporting to the Regional Vice President of Sales, to be an experienced Energy Solutions sales professional, be well versed in public finance,...

Associate Director, Sales Operations

  • Carmel, IN (14 miles from Indianapolis, IN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Carmel, IN (14 miles from Indianapolis, IN)
  • 15 days ago

This position reports to the Senior Director of Sales Operations, Integration, and Business Analytics. This position can be remote in the US or Canada....

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Plainfield, IN (17 miles from Indianapolis, IN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Plainfield, IN (17 miles from Indianapolis, IN)
  • 18 days ago

Retail Sales Supervisors champion customer engagement and oversee the front of store operations. You and the store team will focus on increasing sales, conversions and service throughout the...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis, IN
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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