Director of Sales Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Head of Sales & Account Management, Gene Therapy

  • Lexington, MA
  • moments ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • moments ago

Head of Sales & Account Management, Gene Therapy Location: Lexington, MA Education level: Master or PhD Job category: New Product Planning Target start date: 7/1/2025 Work Location: Hybrid Shift:...

Director of Sales

  • Braintree, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Braintree, MA
  • 14 hours ago

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

Director, Sales (Boston, MA)

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Senior Director, Sales Work Location Boston MA....

Director, Sales & Marketing

  • MA
  • 1 day ago
  • MA
  • 1 day ago

Overview VLN has been a leading provider of virtual/digital learning solutions for K-12 schools and educational consortiums for over 15 years. We offer products including full-time and part-time...

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

Account Sales Director Manufacturing/Industrial

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

ACCOUNT SALES DIRECTOR | SALES MANAGER | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | COMMERCIAL MANAGER | B2B SALES | ENERGY CONSULTANCY | PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR | LIFE SCIENCES | STRATEGIC SALES | RENEWABLE ENERGY...

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Director Sales Compensation, Canada Retail

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the Head of GWAM Retail Finance, the Director Sales Compensation, Canada Retail, provides strategic support to the Sales & Distribution team through the oversight of Compensation administration...

Regional Sales Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Director of Sales

  • Washington, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, MA
  • 2 days ago

The Director of Sales is responsible for leading and managing the hotel's sales department to drive revenue growth and maximize profitability....

Senior Director, Sales Training & Development

  • Lawrence, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Senior Director, Sales Training & Development is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and execution of sales training programs that elevate the capabilities of field...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • Rehoboth, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Rehoboth, MA
  • 2 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...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Greenfield, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA
  • 2 days ago

Retail Sales Supervisors champion customer engagement and oversee the front of store operations. You and the store team will focus on increasing sales, conversions and service throughout the...

Vice President, Head of Sales

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, were constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work...

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Director of Sales $100,000+

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

The Director of Sales will be a part of ourleadership team. This is a role focused on selling to new clients....

Director, Sales Compensation

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Why You'll Love This Role Cribl is excited to welcome a Director of Sales Commissions to our Finance team to support our go-to-market organization....

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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