Director of Sales Jobs in Nashville, TN

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

  • Republic Bank
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 hours ago

This position must influence and direct the sales production levels of BDM’s and their staff at the designated retail banking center....

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Parts Program Development & Sales Director

  • Wirtgen America, Inc
  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 hours ago

Sales Enablement & Dealer Engagement Support field sales efforts by providing technical and market insights to dealers and cus-tomers....

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Senior Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Coordinates activities with other Sales & Marketing Managers and Sales & Marketing Directors as appropriate....

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Regional Sales Director

  • Inizio
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

This position reports directly to the Area Sales Director....

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National Sales Director

  • Ipsen
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Title: National Sales Director Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc....

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Refreshment Sales Director (TN, Nashville)

  • Five Star Food Service, Inc.
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Return to Job Listings Refreshment Sales Director (TN, Nashville) TN, Nashville Join the Team Keeping America Fed - Five Star Breaktime Solutions is Hiring! Refreshment Sales Director Lead Growth....

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Sales Director (TN, Nashville)

  • Five Star Food Service, Inc.
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Return to Job Listings Sales Director (TN, Nashville) TN, Nashville Are you ready to lead and grow a thriving market?...

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Director of Sales & Marketing

  • Atrium Hospitality
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 8 days ago

Hotel : Franklin Embassy Suites 820 Crescent Centre Drive Franklin, TN 37067 Director of Sales & Marketing Full time Compensation Range : $120,000- $125,000 Compensation is determined based on a variety...

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Sales Director - Tennessee OR The Carolinas Nashville, TN, USA

  • Fiserv, Inc.
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Assigning clients, territories and sales targets to sales staff and ensuring sales goals are met....

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Strategic Alliance Sales Director - Microsoft-Cyber

  • PwC
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago

to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives....

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Director of Sales & Marketing-Hilton Brentwood, TN

  • Hotel Equities
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago

performance to ensure sales meet or exceed the established profit plan and to accurately report variances/projections to management You Are: An experienced Director of Sales with 2+ years of hotel sales...

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Area Director Sales Downtown Nashville Nashville, TN

  • PM Hospitality Strategies
  • Nashville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 15 days ago

What You’ll Do: As the Area Director of Sales, you will lead the sales strategy and revenue generation efforts for a portfolio of hotels....

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Sales Operations Director - LearnVantage

  • Accenture
  • Nashville, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 16 days ago

Qualification Here's What You Need: Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior GTM Operations leadership roles, such as Head/Director/VP of Revenue Operations or Director/Senior Director of Sales Operations...

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Data & AI Technology Sales Director (Snowflake or Databricks)

  • Accenture
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago

Continue working with the sales team to ensure closure of sales....

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Sales Director- Seniors

  • Sodexo S A
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago

Lead the development of sales presentations, proposals, and assist in the development of contractual sales documents Research growth strategies and competitor practices and strategies to evaluate and...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Nashville, TN

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.7%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
6.6%
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 Nashville, TN
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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