Director of Sales Jobs in Sterling, VA

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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Senior Director, Sales Engineering (Digital Marketing Solutions)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

The Role in Brief: Senior Director, Sales Engineering We are seeking a Senior Director of Sales Engineering to play a pivotal role in pre-sales activities by shaping customized digital marketing plans...

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Director, Sales Engineering (Digital Marketing Solutions)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

The Role in Brief: Director, Sales Engineering We are seeking a Director of Sales Engineering to play a pivotal role in pre-sales activities by shaping customized digital marketing plans and solutions...

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Sales Supervisor

  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 13 hours 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...

Director of Sales

  • Falls Church, VA (17 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (17 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 17 hours ago

We are currently seeking a Director of Sales for our cutting-edge company based out of the Falls Church, VA office....

Director of Sales

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

Pay regular visits to all major accounts 20. Analyze and evaluate client production with Sales Managers and implement sales action plans 21....

Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Bethesda, MD (17 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethesda, MD (17 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

Regional Sales Director FSI (Federal System Integrators)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Forward Networks is revolutionizing the way large networks are managed. The Forward Enterprise platform delivers a vendor-agnostic "digital twin" of the network, based on a mathematical model. The...

Assistant Director of Sales (Taskforce) - Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago

A Task Force Assistant Director of Sales is an extension of the Director of Sales and is responsible for managing a high-value group segment while mentoring select members of the team....

Director of Sales

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago

of Sales and Marketing to leads all aspects of the hotel's sales and marketing efforts....

National Distribution Sales Director

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago

At first glance, youll see that for more than 80 years weve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be...

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Sales Director, Transatlantic Division - Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Director I, sales will direct the sales of the company products and services to existing accounts through sales managers and teams....

Front Office Supervisor / Sales Coordinator

  • Fairfax, VA (8 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (8 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 days ago

SpringHill Suites Fairfax Fair Oaks 11191 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030 140 Room Hotel Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

Sales Director, Automotive Category

  • Herndon, VA (2 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (2 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising...

Regional Director of Sales- FED/SLED

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Calabrio Regional Director of Sales- FED/SLED in Washington , District Of Columbia Calabrio is seeking a Regional Director (RD) for our Federal and State & Local Government (FED SLED) team....

Head of Sales - Information Security Software (Indigo Vault)

  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Head of Sales - Information Security Software (Indigo Vault) United Kingdom. United States. Arlington, Virginia, United States Head Of Sales - Information Security Software (Indigo Vault)...

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs in Sterling, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless in Sterling, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.4%
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 Sterling, VA
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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