Director of Sales Jobs in San Francisco, 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 (1 mile from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (1 mile from San Francisco, 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
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Francisco, 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...

Head of Sales, West

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, 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 (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, 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 (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, 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...

Head of Sales

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Comcast Advertising is driving the TV advertising industry forward, from delivering ads to linear and digital audiences to pioneering the tech that makes it possible. We help brands connect with...

Director of Sales, Tandem

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, 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...

Head of Sales - HiTech

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, 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
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, 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...

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Technology Modernization - Industry Sales Director, NetSuite Practice

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, 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...

Head of Sales

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Location: San Francisco (Hybrid) Compensation: Up to $250K OTE + Equity A high-growth AI cybersecurity company is building its first sales leadership team after securing $40M in Series A...

Sales Director, Visa Direct

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and...

Associate Director, Sales Analytics & Operations

  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Kite is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director, Sales Analytics and Operations to join our team....

Director, Sales Strategy (San Francisco)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

About the role Rippling is looking for a stand out Director, Sales Strategy to own sales strategy and operations for our core US sales teams....

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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