Director of Sales Jobs in Plainfield, IN

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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National Account Sales Director

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 2 days ago

FuturePlan is the nation's largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch...

Director of Sales

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Sales (DOS) manages the sales operations of the community....

US - Regional Sales Director (Indianapolis)

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Regional Sales Director - Remote within Indianapolis or surrounding markets Location: Must reside in or surrounding areas of Indianapolis, IN to be able to commute to clients within the city...

Regional Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Why You Should Work With Us: At Sinceri Senior Living, we are a fun loving, employee-centric company like no other! Maybe that's why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to...

Regional Sales Director, Screening Sales (Indiana)

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 5 days 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...

Director of Strategic Sales - Construction

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 6 days ago

What We Need Corpay is currently looking to hire the Director of Strategic Sales - Construction within our Corpay division. This position falls under our Corpay line of business and is remote for...

Director of Sales

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 7 days ago

The Director of Sales is a critical leadership role that will serve as the architect of the company's regional sales strategy to deliver aggressive growth....

Citrix Global Sales Director

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 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

Director of Sales, SolaHD

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago

The Director of Sales is responsible for managing SolaHD business segment success by driving profitable sales growth....

Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Plainfield, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Plainfield, IN
  • 9 days 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...

Engineering Director - Sales Experience - USRM Tech

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 13 days ago

Description US Retail Markets (USRM) Technology is searching for a passionate engineering leader to serve as our Engineering Director of Sales Experience....

Director of Sales - Ironworks Hotel

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 13 days ago

As the Director of Sales, you will have direct oversight of all sales managers and oversees their core activities which include lead management, growing existing accounts, developing new business, maximizing...

Group Director of Sales - CPG

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 15 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...

Retail Print Sales Supervisor

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 15 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...

Sales Director, Real-world Data Products

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 20 days ago

Anticipated End Date: 2025-05-16 Position Title: Sales Director, Real-world Data Products Job Description: A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Research, formerly...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Plainfield, IN

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Plainfield, IN 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 Plainfield, IN
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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