Sales Director Jobs in Ohio

Sales Director jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, financial services, healthcare technology, and industrial distribution across a seniority range from regional account manager to senior VP of sales. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Nationwide, Parker Hannifin, and Procter & Gamble maintain large sales organizations. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise software sales, B2B industrial solutions, and healthcare services sales. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top employerLakehouse Senior Living
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring39
Work type45% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Cornerstone Caregiving
Director of Operations and Sales
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Director of Operations and Sales
Cornerstone Caregiving
Marion, Ohio
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Business Development
$80k/yr
On-Site
None

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Greenbrier Senior Living
Director of Sales
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Greenbrier Senior Living
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Director of Sales
Greenbrier Senior Living
Ravenna, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$65k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Splash Car Wash
Regional Sales Director
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Regional Sales Director
Splash Car Wash
Fairlawn, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
2-10

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Highgate
Director Sales & Marketing
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Director Sales & Marketing
Highgate
Dayton, Ohio
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in marketing
10,000+

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Henkel
Sales Director - Surface Treatment/Cleaners & Lubricants (South Region)
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Sales Director - Surface Treatment/Cleaners & Lubricants (South Region)
Henkel
Columbus, Ohio
Customer Service
Customer Support
$140k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Sales Director Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cincinnati
6 jobs
Cleveland
3 jobs
Lima
2 jobs
Mason
2 jobs
Parma
2 jobs
Canton
2 jobs
Marion
2 jobs
Findlay
2 jobs

Sales Director Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

Lakehouse Senior Living
Lakehouse Senior Living3 open roles
INEOS
INEOS2 open roles
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive B2B or enterprise sales experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing a regional or national sales team
  • Proven ability to build territory plans and exceed revenue targets consistently
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot for pipeline management
  • Strong executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite stakeholders

Sales Director Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales director in Ohio?

Sales directors in Ohio do not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field alongside several years of progressively senior sales experience. Ohio's large manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare sectors favor candidates who have led quota-carrying teams in those industries. A master's degree in business administration strengthens candidacy for director-level roles at larger Ohio headquarters and regional offices.

How much do sales directors make in Ohio?

Sales directors in Ohio earn a median of about $135,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,190 for the lowest 10% to over $251,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales directors in Ohio?

Employers hiring sales directors in Ohio right now include Lakehouse Senior Living, INEOS, and Procter & Gamble, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional manufacturers means many openings come from companies with deep roots in the state rather than temporary project-based hiring.

Which Ohio cities have the most sales director jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most sales director openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its headquarters density in insurance, financial services, and retail, while Cleveland draws demand from industrial manufacturing and healthcare systems, and Cincinnati benefits from its concentration of consumer goods and logistics companies with large national sales organizations.

Are there remote sales director jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than many management roles, since sales leadership is often measured by revenue results rather than physical presence. About 55% of sales director openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field's results-driven culture. Enterprise technology sales and SaaS-focused director roles account for the largest share of fully remote positions.

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

The most realistic path is moving into director-level roles from a senior account executive, regional sales manager, or business development manager position within the same company or industry. Large Ohio-based employers in insurance, healthcare technology, and manufacturing regularly promote from within their sales organizations. Building a quantified record of quota attainment in a named vertical, such as financial services or industrial distribution, carries more weight with Ohio hiring managers than a general application without sector depth.

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

You can find and apply to sales director jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your industry background and seniority level and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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