Director of Sales Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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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Solutions Sales Director - Industrial Cybersecurity Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Arlington, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Arlington, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Solutions Sales Director - Industrial Cybersecurity Date: Apr 29, 2025 Location: US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As...

Comcast Business - Senior Director, Sales Engineering

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

Associate Director of Sales

  • Annapolis, MD (24 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD (24 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

In addition to these core duties the ADOS may, under the supervision of the Director of Sales (DOS), Director of Sales and Marketing (DSM), or Sales Specialist (SS), work to advance leads through the...

Regional Sales Director - Dmv

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Paycor's HR software is purpose-built for leaders and modernizes people management.We help our customers build winning teams and great places to work.Paycor's culture is the key driver of our...

Director of Sales

  • Vienna, VA (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vienna, VA (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The Director of Sales will work closely with the General Manager to determine appropriate sales strategies in all market segments towards maximizing the hotel revenues....

Senior Staffing Sales Director

  • Tysons Corner, VA (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Cordia Resources, a premier financial staffing and recruiting firm and a proud part of the Cherry Bekaert platform, is seeking a seasoned and self-directed Business Development...

Director of Sales

  • Alexandria, VA (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago

of Sales will develop, manage and direct the sales resources for Goodwin House Seminary Road (GHSR), an entrance fee model Life Plan Community under development in Alexandria, VA....

Sales Director Engineering & Digital Services

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Sales Director - Engineering & Digital Services LOCATION Washington, DC TYPE Direct Hire ID CT43-2744531 POSTED Apr 23, 2025 Job Title: Sales Director - Engineering & Digital Services Location:...

Director of Sales Engineering

  • Arlington, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and experienced people manager to lead and grow a high-performing team of Sales Engineers for residential production new construction geothermal systems....

Director Of Sales Operations

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 days ago

About the Position: The Director of Sales Operations will partner with business leaders, sales team members, and other key stakeholders to plan and direct all aspects of our organization's sales operations...

Territory Sales Director

  • Rockville, MD (8 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (8 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Lead Science is a division of DealerOn, an industry leading digital business enabler to the automotive, powersports, home services, and legal industries.Our platform and products provide our...

Director of Sales

  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Director of Sales Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,966 current hospitality jobs what where Director of Sales Hyatt House...

Executive Director, Sales Enablement

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic **Executive Director of Sales Enablement** to lead our sales enablement initiatives, inside sales operations, distribution channels, and strategic account management...

Sales Director - Isp

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Ookla is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest, Downdetector, RootMetrics, and Ekahau.Ookla's...

Director, Sales Worldwide Accounts (Sports)

  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 7 days ago

As a Director of Sales - Worldwide Accounts - Sports, you will support the team responsible for providing a differentiated selling platform for Hilton's diverse portfolio of brands by being relentlessly...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Silver Spring, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
Master's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
6.8%
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 Silver Spring, MD
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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