Director of Sales Jobs in Santa Clara, 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

  • Santa Clara, CA
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  • Santa Clara, CA
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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...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Sales Director - Global Supply Chain Services

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 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 (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 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 (10 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (10 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 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 (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 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...

Head of Sales

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 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...

Senior Sales Director - Global Data Center Services

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

As the Senior Sales Director Global Data Center Services, you will be responsible for building out and leading a global team business development team focused on data center services. This...

Director of Sales, Datacenter

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 days ago

Your Team, Your Impact As a Strategic Account Manager and Director of Sales, you will be a key member of our dynamic Cloud Sales Team, focusing on driving the adoption of Marvell's semiconductor solutions...

Associate Director, Sales Analytics & Operations

  • Foster City, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Director of Sales - Enterprise Accounts (Remote)

  • Los Altos, CA (10 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (10 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Director of Sales reports into the VP of Sales....

Remote Work

Citrix Global Sales Director

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 days ago

Citrix Global Sales Director **Job Description:** We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Strategy Director to lead the definition and execution of sales programs, pricing strategies, product...

Remote Work

Sales Supervisor

  • Milpitas, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Sales Supervisor (F/T) The Sales Supervisor supports the management team and performs all functional tasks as assigned. The Sales Supervisor assumes leadership and managerial responsibilities when...

FT Sales Supervisor

  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Sales Supervisor (F/T) The Sales Supervisor supports the management team and performs all functional tasks as assigned. The Sales Supervisor assumes leadership and managerial responsibilities when...

Director - Sales

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago

As a Director - Sales, you will be responsible for the leadership, management and profitability of an assigned sales region, market, or channel....

Demographic Data for Santa Clara, CA

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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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