Director of Sales Jobs in Eden Prairie, MN

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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Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Bob's Discount Furniture
  • Maple Grove, MN (14 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (14 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Title Retail Sales Supervisor Job Overview Our Retail Sales Supervisors are a major driving factor behind Bobs Discount Furnitures success and expansive growth in the retail industry....

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Sales Director Senior Living

  • New Perspective
  • Roseville, MN (14 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Roseville, MN (14 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking a Sales Director for our assisted living and memory care community....

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Regional Director of Sales

  • The Glenn Hopkins
  • Plymouth, MN (6 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (6 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 4 days ago

a dynamic Regional Director of Sales to lead and support sales performance across a portfolio of senior living communities....

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Float Director of Sales

  • The Glenn Hopkins
  • Plymouth, MN (6 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (6 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Float Director of Sales Great Lakes Management - Corporate Team Come join our corporate team at Great Lakes Management supporting our senior living communities as a Float Director of Sales....

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National Sales Director

  • Ipsen
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 6 days ago

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

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Area Sales Director, Chronic Therapies - IL, WI, IA, NE, KS, MO, MN

  • Option Care Health
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 6 days ago

It will be imperative for the Area Sales Director to work closely with the other Area Sales Directors and the Vice President, Chronic Therapy Sales for coordination and planning....

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Sales Director Corporate, Government and Higher Education

  • Bluum
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 8 days ago

Summary The Enterprise Sales Director is responsible for leading and supporting a high-performing team of Account Executives while driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and execution consistency...

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Director Sales Enablement, ENT - Minneapolis, MN

  • Medtronic
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 9 days ago

You partner closely with Marketing and Sales Training to align strategy and execution, ensuring sales teams are enabled to operate more effectively and efficiently....

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Regional Director of Sales

  • CSM Corporation
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 12 days ago

As a member of the CSM Lodging Corporate Sales team, the Regional Director of Sales will support the sales efforts for hotels within CSM's Lodging portfolio....

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Director Sales, Hospital Solutions

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 14 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Director of Sales CE US is responsible for leading and executing sales strategies to achieve growth targets across assigned Fresenius portfolio....

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Strategic Alliance Sales Director - Microsoft-Cyber

  • PwC
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 14 days ago

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

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Regional Sales Director - Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • TASC
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 14 days ago

direct B2B sales....

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Sales Director

  • Benedictine Health System
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities Leads a culture of sales across the community through the implementation and management of sales initiatives, conducting sales activities and ensuring a tactical sales approach is followed...

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Director of Sales, Sterile

  • Kindeva Drug Delivery
  • Woodbury, MN (22 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Woodbury, MN (22 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 15 days ago

The Impact You Will Make The Director of Sales for Kindeva Drug Delivery (KDD) will lead the development of Kindeva new business opportunity and growth....

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Sales Operations Director - LearnVantage

  • Accenture
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN)
  • 16 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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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Eden Prairie, MN

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Eden Prairie, MN 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 Eden Prairie, MN
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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