Director of Sales Jobs in Des Moines, 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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Director of Sales / Business Development

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 hours ago

Director of Sales / Business Development PRIMARY PURPOSE: This Director of Business Development is responsible for expanding utility sales of Grip-Tite anchors and related products through awork of...

Director of Sales

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Director of Sales to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture....

National Accounts- Sales Director

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.Set and manage sales quotas and targets for the sales team.Analyze...

Director, Inside Sales

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago

Who We Are:** At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at...

Director of Sales, OnMedia

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Position: Director of Sales, OnMedia Who we are: Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has become a coast-to-coast presence with operations in 22 states and a team exceeding 4,000 people with the mission...

Channel Sales Director

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 13 days ago

Channel Sales Director Location: Remote, United States, United States **Description** **_Position Summary_** Dodge Construction Network is looking for a driven and entrepreneurialindividual...

Remote Work

Solutions Sales Director - Program & Enablement Services Date: May 29, 2025 Location: US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and...

Part Time Sales Supervisor: Altoona, IA

  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 26 days ago

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love...

DIrector, Sales Executive, Decision Management

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 28 days ago

**Job Title** DIrector, Sales Executive, Decision Management **What does a successful Sales Leader - Financial & Risk Management Solutions do?...

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Director, Sales - Americas - TeamMate

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago

TeamMate is looking for a Director, Sales to join our organization.** ****This role is a Remote role- Candidate can be based anywhere with a strong preference for the East Coast time Zone....

Director, Sales Engineering

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago

For more information, visit www.enterprisedb.com As **Director, Sales Engineering,** you will be responsible for driving growth and ongoing transformation of the US Sales function to achieve critical...

Group Director of Sales - CPG

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description : Summary The Group Director of Sales position will provide leadership and sales management for the new business development and account management activities within an identified sales...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Des Moines, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
Master's Degree
21.9%
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 Des Moines, 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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