Director of Sales Jobs in Leawood, KS

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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Workday Regional Sales Director

  • LE002 ERP Analysts Inc
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 4 days ago

partner sales experience....

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National Sales Director

  • Ipsen
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Head of Sales FMCG

  • Huhtamaki
  • De Soto, KS (18 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • De Soto, KS (18 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Sales Leadership & Team Development: Lead, develop, and coach the sales team using best-in-class commercial processes....

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Director of Strategic Sales - St. Louis/Kansas City Kansas City, MO, USA

  • Corpay
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Director of Strategic Sales - St. Louis/Kansas City What We Need Corpay is currently looking to hire a Director of Strategic Sales within our Corporate Payments division....

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GROUP SALES SUPERVISOR - Arrowhead Stadium

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 13 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: GROUP SALES SUPERVISOR - Arrowhead Stadium Pay Range: $22.00 to $23.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

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Strategic Alliance Sales Director - Microsoft-Cyber

  • PwC
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 13 days ago

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

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GROUP SALES SUPERVISOR - Arrowhead Stadium

  • Compass Group
  • Kansas City, MO (9 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (9 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 14 days ago

Position Title: GROUP SALES SUPERVISOR - Arrowhead Stadium Pay Range : $22.00 to $23.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

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Sales Director - Legends Honda

  • Baxter
  • Kansas City, KS (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 14 days ago

Your Purpose as a Sales Director: Responsible for leading Sales Managers and Product Specialists to ensure that all sales processes and guest interactions are executed with excellence and a passion...

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National Sales Director Midwest/East Coast (Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm)

  • Eurofins
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (5 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 15 days ago

Oversee the Sales Pipeline and implement effective Sales Management Processes, including the strict use of CRM....

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Sales Operations Director - LearnVantage

  • Accenture
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 15 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 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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Director of Strategic Sales - St. Louis/Kansas City

  • Corpay
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 15 days ago

You will report directly to the VP of Sales and regularly collaborate with the Inside Sales, Marketing, and Channel Partner teams.This position is remote....

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Data & AI Technology Sales Director (Snowflake or Databricks)

  • Accenture
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 18 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 18 days ago

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

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Enterprise Sales Director

  • Oakwood Systems Group Inc.
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 25 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 25 days ago

AIEnabled Sales Expectations: Enterprise Sales Directors are expected to be proficient in leveraging AI capabilities to improve sales effectiveness and client outcomes, including: AIdriven prospecting...

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Sales Director - IT Managed Services

  • Oakwood Systems Group Inc.
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 25 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 25 days ago

Key Responsibilities Full-cycle sales ownership: Generate, qualify, and close opportunities through the full sales cycle; build and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospects....

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Director of Sales Operations and Strategy (DSOS)

  • Jacobs
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 26 days ago

This candidate will need to work collaboratively with our broader teams in a fast paced setting to support business development, marketing and communications, capture management, and strategy....

In Person

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Leawood, KS

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Leawood, KS 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 Leawood, KS
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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