Director of Sales Jobs in Illinois

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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Seasonal Group Sales Supervisor - $18/HR

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 8 days ago

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Oversees event & activation operations assigned by the Area Events Manager. Coordinates with park operations teams to deliver best in class pre, day of and...

Sales Director

  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 8 days ago

SECTION TWO: Sales Director, Role Specific Duties and Expectations The Director of Sales will be responsible for the following: 1) Meeting and E xceeding G roup B ooking G oals 2) Increase Average Daily...

Regional Sales Director - Indiana & Chicago - Oncology Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

Regional Sales Director - Large Enterprise Customer Base

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Sales Director, SMB

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago

As a Director, SMB Sales at Intersection, you will manage the local sales channel and team to meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue and profit center growth targets....

Sales Director - Mid West

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.** We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial...

Sales Director, Aerospace - 3757accc-1b5c-4a4d-8227-81901b87342f

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: B]( a business innovation firm thattakes the guesswork out of transformation. We engineer your future bycombining advanced technologies...

Director Of Sales (9702)

  • IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • IL
  • 18 hours ago

Who They AreWe are working with a 3rd generation, family-owned manufacturer's rep agency based in Illinois looking for a Director of Sales.This individual would lead their outside sales force and...

Director Of Sales - Midwest

  • IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • IL
  • 18 hours ago

of Sales (DOS), North-East Central; the DOS will lead the region to achieve revenue, depletion, distribution, and retail execution goals by improving performance of both the Vita Coco team and our...

Senior Manager/Director, Sales Enablement & Operations

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Senior Manager/Director, Sales Enablement & Operations, to join our winning team....

Sr Director Sales Finance

  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Director of Sales Finance to join our finance team and play a pivotal role in driving our growth and profitability....

Senior Sales Director - Global Supply Chain Services

  • Glenview, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 1 day 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 Strategic Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Location: REMOTE Salary: $150,000.00 USD Annually - $180,000.00 USD Annually Description: Job Title: Director of Strategic Sales Location: REMOTE from Southern CA, Phoenix, AZ, or NJ (Remote with...

Director of Sales Grocery - US

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

The Role: We are seeking a trailblazing Director of Sales - Grocery US to lead and elevate our relationships with our most significant customers while building and coaching Key Account Managers....

Sales Director - Energy

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Sales Director - Energy Sector US Description vHive is rapidly growing in the energy vertical in the Americas and is adding an exciting new position to the team. This hybrid role will be both an...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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