Director of Sales Jobs in Albany, NY

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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ASM / Sales Supervisor - Northern Capital Region, New York

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (21 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (21 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Craft Beer Guild Distributing of NY, a member of the Sheehan Family Companies, has an excellent full-time opportunity in our sales department. We are currently looking for an ASM / Sales...

Director of Sales (Print & Promotional Products)

  • Schenectady, NY (13 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (13 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 6 days ago

of Sales (Print & Promotional Products) Description Our client, a leader in the print and promotional products industry, is looking for a Director of Sales to join their team....

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Northeast Regional Sales Director (Life and related products)

  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago

Northeast Regional Sales Director (Life and related products) Albany, NY, US Who We Are: Diversified Brokerage Services (part of NFP, an Aon company) is one of the largest brokerage general...

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Sales Director - Oracle Payments - Restaurants

  • Albany, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 16 days ago

Job Order Number: DG0154055 Job Title: PC Analyst/Technician II Company: Trustco Bank Location: Schenectady, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

Interim Sales Director

  • Colonie, NY (1 mile from Albany, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Colonie, NY (1 mile from Albany, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job...

Director, Inside Sales

  • Albany, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 24 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...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Albany, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 27 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!...

Sales Director (Hybrid - Flexible Options)

  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come...

Director of Sales

  • Waterford, NY (7 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterford, NY (7 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Join our dynamic Sales team as or new Director of Sales today!...

Strategic Sales Director (Large Sales)

  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward -...

Demographic Data for Albany, NY

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Albany, NY

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Albany, NY 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 Albany, NY
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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