Sales Director Jobs in Louisiana

Sales Director jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where energy, healthcare, and logistics companies anchor consistent demand for senior sales leadership. Employers like Entergy, Ochsner Health, and Turner Industries regularly seek sales directors with expertise in industrial services, managed care, and construction materials. The market is most active at the regional director and national accounts level, with strong demand in energy sector sales, healthcare solutions, and distribution. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerTulane University
Top cityNew Orleans, LA
Cities hiring7
Work type80% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Dual Director of Sales and Marketing
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Dual Director of Sales and Marketing
Hilton Garden Inn - Bossier
Bossier City, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $95k/yr

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Director of Sales
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Director of Sales
Hampton Inn Viera
New Orleans, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business

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Valsource
Area Sales Director
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Area Sales Director
Valsource
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Business Development
Customer Service
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Hotel Director Sales and Marketing
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Hotel Director Sales and Marketing
Redd Hospitality
New Orleans, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$130k - $140k/yr

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SilencerCo, LLC
Director of Sales & Business Development--UNITY Tactical
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Director of Sales & Business Development--UNITY Tactical
SilencerCo, LLC
Broussard, Louisiana
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Sales Director Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Orleans
7 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Central
1 job
Gonzales
1 job
Broussard
1 job
Baton Rouge
1 job
Bossier City
1 job

Sales Director Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Tulane University
Tulane University2 open roles
Hilton
Hilton1 open role
Valsource
Valsource1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales director jobs across Louisiana.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive B2B or enterprise sales experience
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing sales teams across Louisiana territories
  • Deep knowledge of at least one Louisiana core sector such as energy, healthcare, or logistics
  • Experience managing large revenue quotas and regional account portfolios
  • Strong familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot

Sales Director Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales director in Louisiana?

Most sales directors in Louisiana reach the role after several years in quota-carrying positions followed by a team lead or regional manager role. Louisiana does not require a state-issued license specifically for sales directors, but employers in regulated sectors like insurance or financial services expect candidates to hold an active Louisiana Department of Insurance license or FINRA registration. A bachelor's degree in business or marketing is the standard entry credential.

How much do sales directors make in Louisiana?

Sales directors in Louisiana earn a median of about $110,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,040 for the lowest 10% to over $217,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales directors in Louisiana?

Louisiana sales director roles are posted by Tulane University, Hilton, and Valsource and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Louisiana's concentration of energy companies, large health systems, and industrial distributors means sales director openings appear regularly across both the private and nonprofit sectors.

Which Louisiana cities have the most sales director jobs?

New Orleans, Shreveport, and Central lead Louisiana for sales director openings. New Orleans drives volume through its port, tourism, and healthcare industries, while Baton Rouge reflects demand from petrochemical headquarters and state government contractors, and Shreveport draws from its manufacturing and cross-regional distribution base.

Are there remote sales director jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, and they're more available than in many fields, since sales strategy, pipeline management, and team oversight can be handled remotely. About 20% of sales director openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of flexible arrangements. National accounts and software sales roles tend to offer the most location flexibility.

How can I get hired as a sales director in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is moving into a sales director role from an account executive or regional sales manager position at a Louisiana employer. Large organizations like Ochsner Health, Turner Industries, and Entergy promote from within their sales and business development teams. Earning a Louisiana Department of Insurance license opens director-track roles in insurance and benefits, while a Salesforce certification strengthens candidacy at technology and industrial distributors hiring in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Where can I find and apply to sales director jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to sales director jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Louisiana employers. Search the listings by city or industry to find roles that match your background, then apply directly through each listing without any extra steps.

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