Director of Sales Jobs in Alsip, IL

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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Senior Sales Director, Midwest

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Why Hearst Magazines? Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 25 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, ELLE Decor, Womens Health, Esquire, Mens Health, Good...

Sales Director, Commerce Grid

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

What You'll Do: Serving as the commercial point of contact for new & existing Commerce Grid prospects, agency investment & trading teams, the expectation is for Sales Directors to primarily divide...

Director, Sales Finance and Revenue Growth Management

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description TITLE: Director, Sales Finance and Revenue Growth Management DEPARTMENT: Sales Finance REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking...

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 19 hours 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!...

FT Sales Supervisor - Rosemont

  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Overview: Marc JacobsInternational, powered bythe creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Sales Supervisor to join its Rosemont location in Rosemont, Illionis The Sales Supervisor will support...

FT Sales Supervisor: HAGGAR

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Leap FT Sales Supervisor: HAGGAR in Chicago , Illinois About the Brand: Haggar ( is an American clothing brand known for its casual and business wear, particularly for its men's trousers. Founded...

Associate Sales Director, Partner Acquisition (New logos)

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Company DescriptionR25_0005064#LI-Remote*US role, must be in US at time of application to be considered.Job DescriptionAbout this jobThe NIQ Partner Network is a curated marketplace of partners...

Head of Sales - Oncology - Franchise A

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

Director Sales, Central - SRC North America - 1267535600

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at Jim Beam Brands Co in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the...

Regional Sales Director, Telecom - 20253198-5671

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at Vertiv Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Regional Sales Director, Telcom (RSD) is responsible for leading an account management and regional...

Sales Director, Partner Acquisition

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description R25_0005056#LI-Remote*US role, must be in US at time of application to be considered.Job DescriptionAbout this job The NIQ Partner Network is a curated marketplace of partners...

Senior Director, Sales Development

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

About the Role: We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Sales Development to lead our 45-strong Global Sales Development Representative (SDR) team across the UK, Germany, US...

National Distribution Sales Director

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

At first glance, you'll see that for more than 80 years we've been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard,...

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Director, Sales Enablement - AMER

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at Cloudera Government Solution in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Business Area: Sales Operations Seniority Level:Director Job Description: At Cloudera, we empower people to...

Director, Sales Consulting (Panel Experience Prefe

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at Nielsen Consumer LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Company Description R25_0002601 *US role; must be in US at time of application to be considered. #LI-Remote **This is a...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Alsip, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Alsip, IL 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 Alsip, IL
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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