Director of Sales Jobs in Ankeny, IA

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 Director of Sales

  • Discovery Senior Living
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago

to regional leadership and ManCo Sales Leader; review results with Executive Directors and Directors of Sales Coach, train, and support Directors of Sales and Coordinators to improve performance Partner...

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National Sales Director

  • Ipsen
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Title: National Sales Director Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc....

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

  • Option Care Health
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 5 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 Director of Sales

  • Arvum Senior Living
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 6 days ago

The RSD is responsible for planning, reporting, goal setting, sales process optimization, sales training, CRM training, sales program implementation, sales compensation administration, and partners...

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Sales Director

  • StoryPoint
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 10 days ago

Required Experience for a Sales Director: Previous experience in sales with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals An understanding of the senior market and various senior living...

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Executive Sales Director, Regenerative Wound Solutions (RWS)

  • LifeNet Health
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 12 days ago

, and creating sales....

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Strategic Alliance Sales Director - Microsoft-Cyber

  • PwC
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 13 days ago

to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives....

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Sales Supervisor

  • Integrity Marketing
  • Urbandale, IA (9 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (9 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description We are seeking a Broker-Dealer (BD) Sales Supervision professional responsible for supervising all BD related activities and serve as a home office point-of-contact....

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Sales Operations Director - LearnVantage

  • Accenture
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 15 days ago

Qualification Here's What You Need: Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior GTM Operations leadership roles, such as Head/Director/VP of Revenue Operations or Director/Senior Director of Sales Operations...

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Data & AI Technology Sales Director (Snowflake or Databricks)

  • Accenture
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 18 days ago

Continue working with the sales team to ensure closure of sales....

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Regional Director of Sales

  • Jaybird Senior Living
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 20 days ago

Regional Director of Sales (Senior Living) Wage: $90,000-$100,000 The Regional Director of Sales leads and supports Sales Coordinators, Specialists, and Directors to drive occupancy through strategic...

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Director of Sales

  • Dimensions Living
  • Waukee, IA (17 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Waukee, IA (17 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 26 days ago

Support the full prospect journey in partnership with the Director of Sales and Marketing, including inquiries, tours, follow-ups, and move-in coordination as needed....

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Regional Sales Director

  • Salon Service Group
  • Windsor Heights, IA (11 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Windsor Heights, IA (11 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Regional Sales Director Department: Sales Reports to: Sales Director Status: Full-time (Exempt) Location: Job Summary: Our Regional Sales Directors are responsible for leading and managing SSG's sales...

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Accenture Billing & Payments (ABPE) Sales Director - USA

  • Accenture
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Work: The Sales Director responsibilities include: Own the sales plan and meet and exceed sales targets for Software products and SaaS, Cloud Hosting, and Professional Services focused on a defined...

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Director of Sales

  • Excell Marketing LC
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

mentality is necessary with a proven ability to close sales Broker management and business development experience is preferred Account Management Skills Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Ankeny, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Ankeny, IA 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 Ankeny, IA
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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