Director of Sales Jobs

A Director of Sales in the publishing industry is primarily responsible for driving sales strategies, managing sales teams, and ensuring the achievement of sales targets. They oversee the development of sales plans and forecasts, analyze market trends, and identify opportunities for growth. Additionally, they may work closely with other department heads to align sales strategies and ensure a consistent message across the company's marketing and public relations efforts. They may also be involved in customer relationship management, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Important skills for a Director of Sales in the publishing industry include strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills. Knowledge in sales management, marketing, business development, and customer relationship management is crucial. Familiarity with the publishing industry and its trends is also important. As for certifications, while not always necessary, having a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field can be beneficial, as can certifications in sales or marketing. Prior to becoming a Director of Sales, a person may have roles such as Sales Manager, Account Executive, or Business Development Manager.

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Regional Sales Manager Core Commercial

  • Elmsford, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY
  • 2 days ago

Implements trade promotions by publishing, tracking, and evaluating trade spending....

Regional Sales Manager

  • College Park, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • College Park, MD
  • 18 hours ago

IOP Publishing is an equal opportunity employer....

Remote Work

Senior Sales Manager, Central & Eastern Europe

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Project Galileo: Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise...

Senior Sales Manager, Enterprise (China to Global)

  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago

Proven Sales Leadership - Demonstrated success as a Sales Director or Sales Manager, with a strong track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving team performance....

Sales Manager, Territory

  • Boston, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 19 hours ago

Project Galileo : Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

guide directives by overseeing all aspects of merchandising, visual, labeling and janitorial Support Logistics team in managing product flow both inbound/outbound accurately according to status Support...

Digital Sales Director

  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 2 days ago

DIGITAL MULTI MEDIA SALES EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EXECUTIVE This position is responsible for achieving digital revenue sales goals and the revenue development and mentoring of the local advertising...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Eagan, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 2 days ago

Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news....

Senior Sales Director

  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago

Hearst Magazines is a global leader in publishing, home to more than 25 renowned brands such as Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harpers BAZAAR, Mens Health, Popular Mechanics, and O...

Sales Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago

CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division....

Associate Director / Director, Sales Operations

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

An exciting opportunity has opened for an Associate Director / Director, Sales Operations for Hachette Book Group....

Director, Sales Operations & Enablement, Repair OnDemand

  • Barrington, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Barrington, IL
  • 5 days ago

Create and manage sales content, such as presentations, case studies, and white papers in collaboration with the Marketing team....

Local Sales Manager, WTMJ - Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate with the Director of Sales and Sales Managers to train, develop and motivate the local sales team so that revenue goals are achieved....

Sales Manager - Aftermarket (H/F)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago

Sales Manager - Aftermarket (H/F) (M/F) SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC Gainesville - USA Permanent contract il y a 15 jours SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC recruits : Safran est un groupe international de haute...

Sales Manager, UK&I

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Experience selling into Financial Services, Retail, Insurance, Pharma, Healthcare, Consumer Markets, Media/Publishing, Manufacturing, and Technology companies, among others....

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Salary for Director of Sales Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Saless offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.5%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Saless
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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