Director of Sales Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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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Sales Director (Telecoms)

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 14 hours ago

Job Opportunity: Sales Professional for Open Source Solutions Our client is one of Europe's fastest-growing companies, providing open-source solutions and their own widely adopted Linux-based...

Sales Director, New Products

  • Herndon, VA (7 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Herndon, VA (7 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Maxar's Enterprise Sales organization is seeking a results-driven Director of Sales, New Products to lead our regional sales efforts for emerging technologies, including our Raptor vision-based software...

Sales Director, New Products MEA

  • Herndon, VA (7 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Herndon, VA (7 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Maxar's Enterprise Sales organization is seeking a results-driven Director of Sales, New Products to lead our regional sales efforts for emerging technologies, including our Raptor vision-based software...

Senior Director of Sales, Enterprise Sales

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Cvent is hiring a Senior Director of Sales, Enterprise Solutions, who will be responsible for managing and coaching a sales team of highly-motivated individuals to achieve the division's aggressive...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • Falls Church, VA (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Falls Church, VA (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Print Supervisors direct a team in driving results for key metrics by selling and providing total print solutions for customers to help them achieve their print and marketing goals. You will also...

Director of Sales

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Understand competitive opportunities and threats and present strategic alternatives to combat these to the ED and Regional Director of Sales....

Regional Director Sales + Marketing West Coast Modus by PM Hotel Group

  • Chevy Chase, MD (22 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (22 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Director of Sales (preferred)....

Director, Sales Engineering

  • Falls Church, VA (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago

The Director of Sales Engineering manages the overall sales engineering practice at Kastle Systems....

Partner Sales Director

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 6 days ago

The best sales organizations achieve the most when they are selling outstanding products, solutions, and services backed by an extraordinary company. That's what you get when you're part of...

Community Sales Director

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 7 days ago

About Us Overview The Community Sales Director at a Brightview Senior Living Community is often the first person our future residents and families have the opportunity to meet, and that first...

Regional Director Sales

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 9 days ago

COMMUNITY NAME Community Support Office Job ID 2025-229627 JOB OVERVIEW The Regional Director of Sales & Marketing (RDSM) is responsible for sales & marketing support and analysis for the region as...

Director of Sales, New Products

  • Herndon, VA (7 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (7 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Maxars Enterprise Sales organization is seeking a results-driven Director of Sales, New Products to lead our regional sales efforts for emerging technologies, including our Raptor vision-based software...

Director of Sales, New Products MEA

  • Herndon, VA (7 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (7 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Maxars Enterprise Sales organization is seeking a results-driven Director of Sales, New Products to lead our regional sales efforts for emerging technologies, including our Raptor vision-based software...

Solutions Sales Director

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Exiger is a high-growth risk intelligence and technology company helping governments and companies surface and mitigate their supply chain, customer and vendor risk exposures which, undetected,...

Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 12 days ago

The Director of Sales has direct oversight of the sales operations of the hotel....

Demographic Data for Ashburn, VA

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Ashburn, VA 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 Ashburn, VA
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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