Director of Sales Jobs in Durham, NC

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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Area Director of Sales

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Carillon Assisted Living is actively seeking a sales-driven, competitive and success-motivated Raleigh-based Area Director of Sales, for its new brand, Calyx Senior Living....

Director of Sales Development

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

DIRECTOR, SALES DEVELOPMENT DRAPER, UT; RALEIGH, NC; MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA EGNYTE YOUR CAREER. SPARK YOUR PASSION. Egnyte is a place where we spark opportunities for amazing people....

Director, Sales Development

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 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

Director of Sales

  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Director of Sales to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture....

Sales Director

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Meet the sales activity standards as determined by the Regional Director of Sales & Marketing....

Sales Director Americas Dormer Pramet

  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Do you have our customers best interest at heart and are you willing to walk that extra mile that can sometimes make the difference between success and failure? Then we have a perfect opportunity...

National Sales Director - Lab Solutions

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 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...

Regional Sales Director- Advanced Surgical - Atlantic Coast

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 11 days ago

The Regional Sales Director (RSD) is responsible for driving sales, profit margins and strategy by partnering with and influencing field sales management and sales representatives in an assigned...

Infrastructure Sales Director

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 11 days ago

General Information Req # WD00084417 Career area: Sales Country/Region: United States of America State: North Carolina City: Morrisville Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Working time: Full-time...

Remote Work

Site Name: Field Worker - USA, USA - Indiana - Indianapolis, USA - Michigan - Detroit, USA - Missouri - St. Louis, USA - Ohio - Cincinnati, USA - Ohio - Cleveland, USA - Ohio - Columbus Posted...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Retail Sales Supervisors champion customer engagement and oversee the front of store operations. You and the store team will focus on increasing sales, conversions and service throughout the...

National Sales Director, Poultry

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago

National Sales Director, Poultry Zoetis, Inc United States, North Carolina, Raleigh 3608 South Wilmington Street (Show on map) Jun 12, 2025 States considered: NC Role Description POSITION SUMMARY...

Director of Sales, North America

  • Durham, NC
  • 17 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 17 days ago

We are currently seeking a Director of Sales, North America who will be responsible for leading, managing and coaching a team of sales professionals to accelerate Annual Recurring Revenue....

Remote Work

Director, Sales Americas Audit & Assurance

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 18 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....

Associate Director of Sales

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 19 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Sales to drive revenue and build strong client relationships at our Hotel....

Demographic Data for Durham, NC

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Durham, NC

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC
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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