Director of Sales Jobs in Houston, TX

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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Sales Supervisor Part Time - SPL

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Sales Supervisor (Part-Time or Full-Time) Position Summary: Join the Splendid family where our love of softness drives all we do, from the fabric of our clothes to the moments we create in our...

Neodent Regional Sales Director - Gulf Coast

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

#ChangeMakers Ready to make an impact? We develop, manufacture, and supply dental implants, clear aligners, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics and biomaterials for use in esthetic dentistry, tooth...

National Account Sales Director

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 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...

Part Time Sales Supervisor

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love...

Director of Sales Gas & Flame Detection - America's Region

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace...

Sales Director, Data Centers - Colocations

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 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 Gas & Flame Detection Americas Region

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace...

Regional Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 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...

Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 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...

Director of Sales and Leasing

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago

The Director of Sales and Leasing is responsible for overseeing, developing and implementing all leasing functions at the community....

Director of Sales

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 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....

Sales Director, In-line Inspection (ILI)

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Location: Houston, US-TX Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Sales Director, In-line Inspection (ILI) Your Job DarkVision, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Sales Director to...

Enterprise Sales Director

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago

Overview Now is the time to join us! We're Personify Health. We're the first and only personalized health platform company to bring health, wellbeing, and navigation solutions together. Helping...

Accenture Microsoft Business Group Sales Director - Communications, Media & Technology Avanade needs a Sales Leader We are looking for a leader to build and drive a culture of growth, learning and...

Director of Sales

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Sales to lead business development for our Quantix Managed Solutions organization, with a core...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Houston, TX

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Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX
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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