Director of Sales Jobs in Edison, NJ

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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STOREE.AI

Head of Sales Strategy (Remote)

  • STOREE.AI
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • STOREE.AI
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

About Us: At STOREE.AI, we’re revolutionizing retail management with cutting-edge AI technology. Our solutions empower retail businesses to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and...

Remote Work

Area Sales Director - R3 Redistribution (NY/NJ)

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

**_Responsibilities:_** + Responsible and accountable for the continuous daily pursuit of major prospective customers + Collaborate on major account activities with assigned representatives to increase...

National Account Sales Director

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 hours 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...

Regional Sales Director, Parkinson's Disease - East

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description 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...

Director, Sales Academy

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title Director, Sales Academy What does a successful Director, Sales Academy do at Fiserv?...

Regional Sales Director - Large Enterprise Customer Base

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 Supervisor

  • Eatontown, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

As Sales Supervisors at Tesla, you lead our sales floor teams, ensuring an outstanding customer experience, fostering team development, and overseeing daily sales operations to drive success. Lead...

Director of Sales

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The Director of Sales and Marketing has direct oversight of the Sales and Marketing operation of the hotel....

Sales Director, Investment Banking New York

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Datasite is where deals are made. We provide the data rooms and SaaS technology used in M&A and other high-value transactions, to deliver projects in more than 170 countries. Carrying that success...

Area Sales Director - Redistribution(R3)- NY/NJ

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Responsible and accountable for the continuous daily pursuit of major prospective customers Collaborate on major account activities with assigned representatives to increase/maintain...

National Sales Director

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

National Sales Director Location: Nationwide (remote with travel expected to support national coverage and events) Hours/Shift/Schedule: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM (Full-time) Type: Direct...

Citrix Global Sales Director

  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 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

Sales Supervisor

  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Sales Supervisor (F/T) The Sales Supervisor supports the management team and performs all functional tasks as assigned. The Sales Supervisor assumes leadership and managerial responsibilities when...

Part Time Sales Supervisor

  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Overview: This position supervises an assigned work schedule in the absence of the Store Manager by assisting in all aspects of the store operations including associate management, customer...

Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Functions as the leader of the property's sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue. Manages the property's reactive and...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ
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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