Director of Sales Jobs in Connecticut

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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Retail Sales Supervisor Full Time

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 13 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Oncology Sales Director

  • CT
  • 2 days ago
  • CT
  • 2 days ago

Role: Regional Business Director (1st Line People Leadership role) Company Type: Small Biotech Region: Northeast Area (NY, Central PA, Northern NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME) Company Profile: This...

Head of Sales Enablement

  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago

At Franklin Templeton, were driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset...

Sales Director (Urethanes - NORAM)

  • Shelton, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 6 days ago

Employee Type: Regular Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core...

Group Director of Sales

  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago

Job Description : Summary The Group Director of Sales position will provide leadership and sales management for the new business development and account management activities within an identified sales...

National Sales Director

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 8 days ago

National Sales Director Company: Protos Security Location: Remote (EST or CST preferred) Job Title: National Sales Director Reports to: Vice President of Sales Protos Security is the largest...

Remote Work

Senior Sales Director

  • Windsor, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 10 days ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

Director of Sales & Marketing

  • Stamford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 10 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing to lead our dynamic sales and marketing efforts....

Director of Sales and Community Relations

  • Litchfield, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Litchfield, CT
  • 12 days ago

Brandywine Living, a premier provider of quality senior living, is seeking a Director of Sales and Community Relations to join the team!...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • Hamden, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 14 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...

Director of Sales

  • Wilton, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Wilton, CT
  • 15 days ago

Anytime Fitness Director of Sales in Wilton , Connecticut Director of Sales Location: Connecticut - locations in Hartford and Fairfield County....

Zone Sales Director, Bioprocess East

  • Enfield, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Enfield, CT
  • 15 days ago

Your challenges Has line responsibility for all revenue and direct salespersons in the assigned sales region. Manages assigned salespersons, evaluates performance, provides training-related sales...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Vernon, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Vernon, CT
  • 15 days ago

A Supervisor (full-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered & equipped to do their job. You will know why your work matters and be able to take pride in what you do!...

Director of Sales - MDLive - Remote

  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 17 days ago

The Cigna Group Director of Sales - MDLive - Remote in Bloomfield , Connecticut Position Description As the Director of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in MD Live's virtual care expansion efforts...

Remote Work

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Simsbury, CT
  • 21 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT
  • 21 days ago

Id : 35163, Title : Retail Sales Supervisor, Category : Retail Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...455, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-02-15T17:25:58 00:00,...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Connecticut 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 in Connecticut
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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