Sales Director Jobs in Missouri

Sales Director jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where companies like Centene, Edward Jones, and Emerson Electric maintain large commercial operations and regularly hire senior sales leadership. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise B2B sales, healthcare and managed care sales, and industrial and manufacturing accounts, reflecting the state's strong base in financial services, health systems, and advanced manufacturing. Missouri sits among the more active Midwest markets for director-level commercial roles, with demand across both corporate headquarters and regional field operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerOakwood Systems
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring19
Work type44% Remote
Top industryManufacturing

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Americare Senior Living
Regional Sales Director
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Americare Senior Living
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Regional Sales Director
Americare Senior Living
Sikeston, Missouri
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$125k - $175k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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Marantha Village
Marketing & Sales Director-Independent Living
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Marantha Village
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Marketing & Sales Director-Independent Living
Marantha Village
Springfield, Missouri
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
On-Site

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Washington University in St. Louis
Director of Sales, Executive Education (Hybrid) - Olin Business
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Washington University in St. Louis
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Director of Sales, Executive Education (Hybrid) - Olin Business
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$75k - $129k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Provincial Senior Living
Director of Sales
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Director of Sales
Provincial Senior Living
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
501-1,000

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Holiday Inn
Director of Sales
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Holiday Inn
Added 6d ago
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
10,000+

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Sales Director Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
14 jobs
Kansas City
13 jobs
Chesterfield
2 jobs
Affton
1 job
Fenton
1 job
Neosho
1 job
Bourbon
1 job
Branson
1 job
Raytown
1 job

Sales Director Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

Oakwood Systems
Oakwood Systems4 open roles
Semperis
Semperis2 open roles
Paylocity
Paylocity2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Science & Research
  • Accounting & Auditing

What Missouri Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most Missouri employers
  • Seven or more years of progressive B2B or enterprise sales experience in Missouri-relevant industries
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing sales teams across a defined territory
  • Proven experience developing and executing annual sales plans and quota-bearing revenue targets
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce used across Missouri's corporate and healthcare sectors
  • Strong knowledge of Missouri's key verticals including healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing

Sales Director Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales director in Missouri?

Most sales directors in Missouri reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field with several years of progressive sales experience, typically moving from individual contributor roles into sales management before stepping into a director position. Missouri does not require a state-issued license for sales directors in most industries, though candidates in financial services may need FINRA registrations and those in insurance sales leadership must hold a Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance producer license.

How much do sales directors make in Missouri?

Sales directors in Missouri earn a median of about $115,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,920 for the lowest 10% to over $223,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales directors in Missouri?

Employers hiring sales directors in Missouri right now include Oakwood Systems, Semperis, and Paylocity, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's concentration of health insurance carriers, financial services firms, and industrial manufacturers means demand for sales director talent is particularly consistent across the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas.

Which Missouri cities have the most sales director jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chesterfield have the most sales director openings in Missouri. St. Louis dominates because it is home to the headquarters of major corporations in financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, while Kansas City's strength in insurance, logistics, and agribusiness drives steady demand, and Springfield's regional corporate presence and growing healthcare sector supports director-level hiring as well.

Are there remote sales director jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than many management roles, since sales leadership increasingly operates across distributed teams and territory-based models. About 61% of sales director openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how common it is for directors to manage geographically dispersed reps. Strategic planning, pipeline review, and team coaching tend to be the functions most frequently performed remotely, while major account meetings and leadership summits typically require in-person presence.

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

The most realistic path is to move into a sales manager or regional sales manager role first, building team leadership experience before targeting director positions. Large Missouri employers in healthcare such as Mercy Health and BJC HealthCare, and financial services firms like Edward Jones and Commerce Bank, regularly hire sales managers from strong individual contributor backgrounds and promote internally. Earning a Certified Sales Leadership Professional designation or completing a formal management development program strengthens candidacy, and candidates who have managed even a small team of two or three reps in Missouri accounts are prioritized over those with no direct reports.

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

You can find and apply to sales director jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.

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