Business•Director•10–15 yrs yrs

Sales Director

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Sales Director
Director
10–15 yrs • $140K – $240K

Overview

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Career ladder

How the climb looks

1
Sales Director
Current • you are here
years
2
VP of Sales
Next
years

Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low

$140K

Typical mid

$190K

Top of range

$240K

$140K$240K

BLS 11-2022 composite

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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Professional

Optional

Certified ScrumMaster

Professional

Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Business

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MBA

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