Director of Sales Jobs

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

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a dynamic Director of Sales for the Courtyard Corpus Christi! SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS!...

Director of Sales

  • Los Altos, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA
  • 2 days ago

Plan, direct and coordinate efforts of sales team members toward accomplishment sales objectives. Responsible for maintain CRM system and ensuring leads are divided among sales counselors and...

Sales Director

  • West Henrietta, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • West Henrietta, NY
  • 3 days ago

Summary: The Sales Director is responsible to grow and develop the sales and margins of MSIs Tile product lines with the retailer/dealer network; located within an assigned geographic territory....

Director of Sales

  • Brookline, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Brookline, MA
  • 5 days ago

Overview: The Director of Sales is responsible for directing, coordinating, training and supervising the Sales Managers, Catering Manager(s) and Sales/Catering Administrators/Coordinators/Administrative...

Market Sales Director - PA, VA, WV

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 7 days ago

*The ideal candidate for this role will reside in/near Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia. Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Were a...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Manchester, NH
  • 9 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 9 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...

STOREE.AI

Head of Sales Strategy (Remote)

About Us: At STOREE.AI, we’re revolutionizing retail management with cutting-edge AI technology. Our solutions empower retail businesses to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and...

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MillerKnoll

Regional Sales Director - South Texas

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • South Burlington, VT
  • 12 days ago
  • South Burlington, VT
  • 12 days 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...

Ecommerce Sales Director

  • Westminster, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Westminster, CA
  • 12 days ago

Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Ecommerce Sales Representative to join our team. This role will focus on managing and expanding drop-ship relationships with key ecommerce...

Sales Director (A&D)

  • Maywood, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Maywood, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Summary: The Architectural Sales Director will be responsible to develop MSIs A&D business/team in the NJ/NY area and eventually lead a team of high-performing architectural sales representatives,...

Dual Sales Director

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 26 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 26 days ago

Hampton Inn & Suites Steele Creek & Springhill Suites Charlotte Southwest, Dual Director of Sales is responsible for driving revenue growth and maximizing hotel profitability by developing and executing...

Director of Sales

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago

The Director of Sales is also responsible for managing the sales and marketing budget that supports revenue attainment....

New Logo Sales, Senior Director

  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. To start a career that is out of the ordinary, please apply... Job...

Sales Director, Health Tech - CA

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago

As the Sales Director, you will be responsible for targeting new customer engagements across various submarkets in the HealthTech space with focus on surgical instruments, patient monitoring...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.4%
Master's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
6.8%
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
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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