Director of Sales Jobs in Mississippi

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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National Sales Director - Lab Solutions

  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day 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 of Sales (IL and MC)

  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 2 days ago

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

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Forest, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Forest, MS
  • 3 days ago

A Supervisor (full-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered & equipped to do their job. You will know why your work matters and be able to take pride in what you do!...

Director, Sales Americas Audit & Assurance

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 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...

Director, Inside Sales

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 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...

Sales Director, SaaS, SiliconExpert

  • Corinth, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Corinth, MS
  • 10 days ago

Sales Director, SaaS, SiliconExpert **Job Description:** SiliconExperts Americas Sales team targets and partners with some of the largest institutions in the world, providing software, AI, and...

Remote Work

Regional Sales Director - Southern California

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 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....

The Head of Sales & Business Development - ATS Business Unit (x|f|m) will be responsible for leading the ATS business unit's sales organization, developing the BU-related sales and business...

Channel Sales Director

  • Jackson, MS
  • 17 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 17 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

Area Sales Director

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 19 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 19 days ago

As the nation’s leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

Remote Work

Director of Sales

  • Natchez, MS
  • 21 days ago
  • Natchez, MS
  • 21 days ago

The Wound Care Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in both Inpatient & Outpatient settings Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. He/She is responsible for the implementation and management of care...

Director, Sales Compensation

  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 23 days ago
  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 23 days ago

This is a Remote Director, Sales Compensation position. Cribl does differently. What does that mean?...

Director, Sales Compensation/Remote

  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 30+ 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....

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Mississippi

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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