Director of Sales Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Director of Sales, Events and Sponsorships

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

WISPA is looking for a responsible, professional, and experienced Director of Sales, Events & Sponsorships to lead sales activities for our national and regional conferences and events....

Citrix Global Sales Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 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...

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Sales Director - Luxury Senior Living

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Director of Leasing Location: Washington D.C. Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 + Monthly Commissions Department: Sales Overview: The Leasing Director is...

Senior Director Sales Compensation Admin & Design

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

**The Role** As the Senior Director Sales Compensation Admin and Design, you will be responsible for all aspects of global sales organization sales compensation design and administration functions....

Sales Director, Ad-Tech Experience Required

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Ad-Tech Sales Director Employment Type: Full-Time Minimum Experience: 5+ years experience Pixalate is an online trust and safety platform that protects businesses, consumers and children from...

Sales Director, Mountain West

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days 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...

Director of Sales

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

of Sales....

Group Director of Sales - CPG

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 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...

Technology Modernization - Industry Sales Director, NetSuite Practice

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

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

Ad-Tech Sales Director, Ad-Tech Experience Required

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Ad-Tech Sales Director Employment Type : Full-Time Minimum Experience : 5+ years experience Pixalate is an online trust and safety platform that protects businesses, consumers and children from...

ClearCorrect Regional Sales Director - MidAtlantic

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

Straumann Group Position Title: ClearCorrect Regional Sales Director - MidAtlantic Location/s: Washington (DC), United States Job Category: Sales Company: STUS - Straumann US Description:...

Regional Sales Director Federal Civilian-HHS

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

Forward Networks is revolutionizing the way large networks are managed. The Forward Enterprise platform delivers a vendor-agnostic "digital twin" of the network, based on a mathematical model. The...

SLED Sales Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary This role is responsible for supporting senior leadership in developing strategic sales plans and pricing strategies while overseeing the sales team to achieve growth and profitability...

Sales Supervisor: Little Words Project

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

About the Brand: Little Words Project ( Hey Bestie, After years of bullying, I started making bracelets in college for myself and my sorority sisters. The wearable affirmations reminded us of our...

Sales Supervisor: Outerknown

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

About the Brand: Outerknown ( Our goal is to make excellent-quality, sustainable products that last a lifetime, keeping our garments out of landfills and in circulation forever. In 2021, we took a...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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