Director of Sales Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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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Admissions Sales Director

  • Mount Airy, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mount Airy, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

Ideal position for individuals with a background in Skilled Nursing Admissions! CommuniCare Health Services is seeking an experienced healthcare professional with sales and marketing abilities for...

Director of Sales

  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 17 hours ago

"- Sunrise Leader At Sunrise, our Director of Sales is responsible for building relationships and developing referrals. This is the key to success for this sales leadership opportunity....

Sales Director, Ad & Event Solutions

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

Who are we? At Leadership Connect, we believe that relationships are everything in business and in life. Founded by two former CEOs of S&P 500 companies and a former presidential press secretary,...

Sales - Business Development Director/Army

  • Herndon, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Herndon, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Army Business Development Director Herndon, VA (Hybrid) Pay From: $180,000 per year MUST: Army BD Director Clearable 5 years of progressive experience in Federal Government IT business...

Area Director of Sales

  • Rockville, MD (4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD (4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

anchored property (serving as Director of Sales), and additionally responsible for overseeing and managing area sales & synergies for other market hotels assigned....

Director of Sales, North American Commercial

  • Germantown, MD (5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Germantown, MD (5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

AEM is seeking a highly motivated and proven Director of Sales - North America Commercial with experience in the North American markets....

Sales Director, Data Centers - Colocations

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Description Sales Director, Data Centers - Colocations (Raleigh, NC) Mission Statement This position in Hitachi Energy Industrial Sales will lead a team of Account Managers focused on achieving order...

Director of Sales & Marketing

  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

The Director Sales & Marketing will take the lead in assessing the local market and develop a marketing plan tailored to the communitys services....

Sales Director (U.S. Federal Government - Civilian)

  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Datenna is a fast-growing tech scale-up combining cutting-edge OSINT and AI technologies to provide governments worldwide with critical insights into China's techno-economic landscape.Our platform...

Public Affairs Sales Director

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Optimal is hiring a Public Affairs Sales Director to further solidify Optimal as the leader in targeted advertising for Democratic and progressive digital campaigns by growing our presence in the...

Area Sales Director

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and...

Enterprise Sales Director

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertAgfa HealthCare, is a division of the Agfa-Gevaert Group which is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium and traded on Euronext Brussels...

Director of Sales, Events and Sponsorships

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 5 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 (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 5 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

Sales Supervisor: Grown Brilliance (Fine Jewelry)

  • Tysons, VA (12 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (12 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Grown Brilliance ( was founded by Akshie Jhaveri, a third-generation jeweler. Inspired by her family's legacy, Akshie launched a collection and then a company whose mission was to create a...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Gaithersburg, MD 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 Gaithersburg, MD
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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