Director of Sales Jobs in Independence, OH

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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Regional Sales Director

  • Solon, OH (10 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Solon, OH (10 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 1 day ago

The Regional Sales Director develops new prospects and interacts with existing multifamily, single-family housing, NFA, and top 50 customers to increase sales of the organization's products and/or...

Regional Sales Director

  • Beachwood, OH (9 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Beachwood, OH (9 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Eaton Corporations Electrical Sector is seeking a Regional Sales Director. This person will report directly to the Vice President Sales. The Sales Director will have responsibility for Eatons...

Regional Sales Director, Cleveland

  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to...

Head of Sales Enablement, North America

  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Acrisure is redefining the future of financial services distribution for small and middle-market businesses. Through a uniquely proprietary combination of unparalleled client scale, differentiated...

Area Director of Sales & Marketing

  • Avon, OH (19 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Avon, OH (19 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Area Director of Sales & Marketing Position Overview: The Area Director of Sales & Marketing is responsible for proactively identifying and pursuing business opportunities to meet personal...

ViiV Healthcare Regional Sales Director, HIV Prevention, Midwest - Field Worker

  • Lakewood, OH (10 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH (10 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 9 days ago

Region: Midwest (MO/IN/MI/OH) ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk...

Regional Sales Director - Cleveland/Pittsburgh

  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to...

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Part Time Sales Supervisor St. Louis Galleria

  • Richmond Heights, OH (14 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond Heights, OH (14 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love...

Sales Director

  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago

The Sales Director is primarily responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets by building strong relationships with key customers, analyzing market trends,...

ViiV Healthcare Regional Sales Director, HIV Prevention, Midwest - Field Worker

  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (7 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago

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...

Director of Sales

  • Stow, OH (18 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stow, OH (18 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 10 days ago

accounts across the US....

Mid-Enterprise Sales Director, SLED

  • Independence, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Independence, OH
  • 11 days ago

About Keyfactor Our mission is to build a connected society, rooted in trust, with identity-first security for every machine and human. Keyfactor helps organizations move fast to establish digital...

Oncology Regional Sales Director - Mid-West - Field Based

  • Lakewood, OH (10 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH (10 miles from Independence, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Site Name: USA - Ohio - Cleveland, USA - Illinois - Chicago, USA - Illinois - Peoria, USA - Indiana - Indianapolis, USA - Michigan - Detroit, USA - Michigan - Lansing, USA - Minneapolis -...

Sales Director, East

  • Independence, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Independence, OH
  • 11 days ago

About Keyfactor Our mission is to build a connected society, rooted in trust, with identity-first security for every machine and human. Keyfactor helps organizations move fast to establish digital...

Sales Director, West

  • Independence, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Independence, OH
  • 11 days ago

About Keyfactor Our mission is to build a connected society, rooted in trust, with identity-first security for every machine and human. Keyfactor helps organizations move fast to establish digital...

Demographic Data for Independence, OH

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Independence, OH

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Independence, OH 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 Independence, OH
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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