Director of Sales Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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, Northern California

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet.Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for...

Sales Director, Cybersecurity Startup San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Sales Director, Cybersecurity startup San FranciscoOur client is a unique cybersecurity startup launching their operations in the US market.Their advanced Saas solutions are used for storing...

Sales Director

  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About this role The Sales Director is responsible for maintaining and growing a book of business while overseeing the work of other sales and recruiting professionals. Assists with establishing...

Head of Sales, West

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At Quantcast, we're redefining what's possible in digital advertising. As a global Demand Side Platform (DSP) powered by AI, we help marketers connect with the right audiences and deliver...

Regional Director, Sales

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Regional Director, Sales will lead a team of Account Directors selling new business to a clearly defined list of customers already doing business with Five9....

Head of Sales, North America

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Head of Sales, North America Location: San Francisco- Hybrid (M, T, TH) We're looking for a seasoned, strategic, and people-first Head of Sales, North America to lead our Commercial and Enterprise...

Sales Director

  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Dustphotonics develops cutting-edge technology in Silicon Photonics, revolutionizing connectivity and communication in data centers. Silicon photonics is becoming a standard technology used for...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 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...

Director of Sales, Tandem

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Requisition ID # 25WD87593 Position Overview Come join the Autodesk Tandem team and be part of a startup-like environment with a big impact on a brand-new product at the forefront of...

Senior Sales Director - Global Supply Chain Services

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As the Senior Sales Director - Global Supply Chain Services, this position will be responsible for building out and leading a global business development team for supply chain services. This...

Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Director of Sales and Marketing, who will be responsible for full oversight of all Sales and Marketing functions and activities for Crowne Plaza Cabana....

Director of Sales, Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure

  • Los Altos, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Act as the primary point of contact for major accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term retention....

Head of Sales - HiTech

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

About the Company - A Top Multinational IT services and Consulting company Requirements and Responsibilities - 20+ years in selling IT / Product Engineering /Cloud / Digital services with a recent...

Regional Sales Director - Majors West New Remote (Usa - San Francisco, Ca)

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Regional Sales Director - Majors West New Remote (Usa - San Francisco, Ca) NEW!! Details of the offer PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. Half of the...

Remote Work

Technology Modernization - Industry Sales Director, NetSuite Practice

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Technology Modernization - Client Relationship Executive - NetSuite As a Client Relationship Executive, you will be a core member of our national sales team and will be chartered with assisting in...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Redwood City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.5%
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 in Redwood City, CA
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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