Director of Sales Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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- Digital & Cloud (NY/NJ)

  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Solutions Sales Director Wipro Digital & Cloud- Insurance (NY/NJ) This career opportunity is with Wipro's Industry Digital & Cloud (IDC) Sales Group, a set of consulting services, engineering...

Senior Director, Sales, Retail & Ecommerce

  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

The Role at a Glance The Senior Director, Sales, Retail and Ecommerce leads and drives overall growth for Ecommerce resellers, stores, and partners within the Retail and eCommerce channels in Brother's...

Area Sales Director, ATT - Mid-Atlantic

  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions,...

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Area Sales Director, ATT - Mid-South

  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions,...

Remote Work

Regional Sales Director - East

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since...

Sales Director - Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy,...

Sales Director, Brands, New Business

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 6 days ago

At Adstra we know great things happen when people come together with one shared goal. The future of data is happening at Adstra. Come join our growing team. At Adstra, our mission is to empower...

Executive Director, Sales Enablement

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 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...

Area Sales Director - R3 Redistribution (NY/NJ)

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

**_Responsibilities:_** + Responsible and accountable for the continuous daily pursuit of major prospective customers + Collaborate on major account activities with assigned representatives to increase...

Director, Sales Academy

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Job Title Director, Sales Academy What does a successful Director, Sales Academy do at Fiserv?...

Area Sales Director - Redistribution(R3)- NY/NJ

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities: Responsible and accountable for the continuous daily pursuit of major prospective customers Collaborate on major account activities with assigned representatives to increase/maintain...

Sales Supervisor

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 19 days ago

Sales Supervisor Ref #: W161370 Department: Retail City: Princeton State/Province: New Jersey Location: United States Shift: Pay Range Max Pay Range Min Company Description Ralph Lauren...

Sales Director

  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Job Details Job Title Sales Director Posted: 4/26/2025 Job Title Location PA, Warminster - Revelle of Bucks County 945 York Rd Warminster, PA 18974 www.lslcareers.com Location Description Legend...

US National Sales Director

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 21 days ago

Job Title: Executive Director, US National Sales Director Location: Princeton, NJ ONSITE *Relocation support will be considered for this role Overview of Role: The US National Sales Director to...

Director Of Sales & Marketing

  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

DESCRIPTION We are hiring a dynamic Director of Sales & Marketing for our brand new hotel - The Union Flemington, located in Flemington, NJ....

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Princeton, NJ 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 Princeton, NJ
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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