Director of Sales Jobs in Richland, MS

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.

1-10 of 10 Jobs

Director of Sales (IL and MC)

  • Ridgeland, MS (13 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (13 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Summary The Director of Sales (DOS) manages the sales operations of the community....

Assistant Managing Director of Sales, Corporate Strategic Accounts

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 15 hours ago

As the Assistant Managing Director of Sales \(AMDOS\) for the Corporate Strategic Accounts team, you will help drive incremental revenue through transient and meetings & events business\....

Remote Work

Revenue Specialist Supervisor - Sales & Petroleum/Sales & Excise

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 20 hours ago

Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health...

Sales Supervisor Flooring

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 2 days ago

Position: Sales Supervisor Reports To: Team Leaders Department: Store Operations Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Position Overview: The Sales Supervisor grows department sales to achieve the store...

Director, Sales Development

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Director, Sales Development Location: Remote, United States, United States **Description** Dodge Construction Network (Dodge) is searching for a Director, SalesDevelopmentto join our team!...

Remote Work

National Sales Director - Lab Solutions

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 13 days ago

National Sales Director - Lab Solutions Job ID 224298 Posted 18-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Administrative, Executive Management, Sales Support...

Director, Sales Americas Audit & Assurance

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 21 days ago

TeamMate is looking for a Director, Sales to join our organization.** ****This role is a Remote role- Candidate can be based anywhere with a strong preference for the East Coast time Zone....

Regional Sales Director - Southeast

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 21 days ago

If you are a Sales professional, looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a dedicated Regional Sales Director (RSD) role, ideally located...

Director of Sales & Partnerships - enGen

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 21 days ago

Company :** enGen **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** The Director of Sales & Partnerships is a critical leadership role responsible for driving significant revenue growth and expanding market share...

Regional Sales Director - Southern California

  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (4 miles from Richland, MS)
  • 21 days ago

Trustmarks mission is to improve wellbeing for everyone. It is a mission grounded in a belief in equality and born from our caring culture. It is a culture we can only realize by building trust....

Demographic Data for Richland, MS

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Richland, MS

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Richland, MS offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
Master's Degree
21.8%
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 Richland, MS
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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