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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Direct Sales Manager

  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago

At a glance: A sales leadership role with 70% of time spent in the field and 30% spent in the office, leading and coaching a team of Outside Sales Representatives selling ADT's core residential...

Regional Sales Manager Core Commercial

  • New York, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Manager, Sales - MANAG003303-7307

  • Boise, ID
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 hours ago

at Senske Services in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Achieve branch sales operational objectives by contributing branch sales information and recommendations to National Sales...

Sales Director, Programmatic Partnerships

  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. Its why we have a...

Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing for Focused Brands

  • Newton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 1 day ago

Oversee Director of Sales Programs and Initiatives to design, implement and manage key sales initiatives in both portfolios....

Senior Sales Director - Information Services and Publishing

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Infosys is hiring a Senior Sales Directors to focus on hunting and implementing pro-active New Business Development activities for our Information Services and Publishing Practice. The Senior...

Sales Manager, Academic

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Sales Manager to join our newly expanded academic sales This role will lead and manage relationships with our key North American accounts, with a...

Digital Sales Manager

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Growing Sales Team! Hearst is expanding its sales force in Connecticut and we want you to be part of it! We provide turn-key digital marketing solutions for small to medium businesses,...

Treasury Management Sales Manager Senior

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Location : Onsite in Houston, TX or Memphis, TN. Description: Responsible for Treasury Management sales activities, including the development of new Treasury Management relationships, cross sell...

Sales Director on sales performance and goals Attending sales conferences and book fairs (Frankfurt and London) when necessary Please apply if you meet the following requirements: Minimum of 3 years...

Digital Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

JOIN OUR TEAM Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We want to lift their spirits by delivering little boosts along the way. We care about our people...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 4 days ago

papers and video library additions Remain current in all RepTrax and similar third-party accreditation requirements to ensure full access to each target account ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute...

Sales Manager

  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve. MassLive is looking for a dynamic sales leader to join our team! We are looking for a motivated sales leader, someone with an...

Cluster Sales Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago

Improve portfolio visibility by engaging in creation of application sales collateral (such as value-added white papers), support in customer presentations, active participation in industry events, application...

Regional Sales Manager, Field Sales

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

FindLaw is the leading provider of online legal marketing services, widely recognized and trusted by legal professionals, consumers, and businesses. We empower our audience with comprehensive...

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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
62.4%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
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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