Director of Sales
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
At a Glance
Director of Sales earns an average of $106,086/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6.2–6.7 years. Top skills: Communication, Sales, Marketing.
$106,086/yr
Bachelor's degree
6.2–6.7 years
54
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sales Managers
Median Wage
$138,060/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (13)
Marketing
Sales Strategy
Selling Techniques
Sales Process
Direct Selling
Sales Prospecting
Sales Management
Market Share
Customer Relationship Management
Account Management
Business Development
Regional Sales
Finance
Common Skills (17)
Communication
Sales
Management
Leadership
Customer Service
Presentations
Operations
Planning
Interpersonal Communications
Influencing Skills
Forecasting
Professionalism
Problem Solving
Budgeting
Related Specializations
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