Director of Sales Jobs in Kentucky

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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District Sales Director Bluegrass

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 12 hours ago

Calling all fearless sales leaders with an insatiable appetite for success! Purple Wave, the trusted name in the used equipment on-line auction industry, has a captivating opportunity tailored...

Director of Sales

  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Understand competitive opportunities and threats and present strategic alternatives to combat these to the ED and Regional Director of Sales....

Area Director of Sales & Marketing

  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Who We're Looking For We're seeking a dynamic relationship builder to join us as our Area Director of Sales & Marketing....

Director of Sales

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 4 days ago

As a Director of Sales, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily!...

Head Sales - Technology Systems

  • KY
  • 8 days ago
  • KY
  • 8 days ago

Your tasks Sale of products & solutions under Technology Systems, which includes Signal Intelligence, Spectrum monitoring & management solutions, Secure Radio Communications, Security solutions...

Sales Supervisor

  • Florence, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 8 days ago

Our Retail Sales Supervisors are a major driving factor behind Bobs Discount Furnitures success and expansive growth in the retail industry. At Bobs you can expect an environment dedicated to your...

Head of Sales - North AmericaHybrid: New York City, 3 Days in office (Manhattan)Salary range: $150-$180k base / $300k-$360k OTEReporting to: VP of SalesAbout usDuel is a SaaS company on a mission...

(C) Refreshment Services Sales Director

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

Return to Job Listings (C) Refreshment Services Sales Director KY, Louisville Five Star Food Service is currently seeking a Refreshment Services Sales Director to grow our market share via a...

Task Force Director of Sales Schulte Hospitality Group

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

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

Director, Inside Sales

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 14 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...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 15 days ago

Print Supervisors direct a team in driving results for key metrics by selling and providing total print solutions for customers to help them achieve their print and marketing goals. You will also...

Director of Sales - Senior Living

  • Hills Dales, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Hills Dales, KY
  • 15 days ago

"- Sunrise Leader At Sunrise, our Director of Sales is responsible for building relationships and developing referrals. This is the key to success for this sales leadership opportunity....

Channel Sales Director

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 15 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

Regional Director of Sales "Senior Living"

  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 days ago

Regional Director of Sales "Senior Living" Altius Search Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Director of Sales....

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...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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