Sales Director Jobs in Virginia

Sales Director jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, with consistent openings across defense contracting, technology, federal services, and healthcare concentrated in and around Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro. Major employers with lasting hiring footprints in the state include Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Inova Health System, which regularly seek sales directors at levels from regional manager to VP of Sales. The most active specialties are government and defense solutions sales, SaaS and IT services, and healthcare revenue. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles95
Top employerSunrise Senior Living
Top cityArlington, VA
Cities hiring36
Work type44% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Marketing and Sales Director
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Marketing and Sales Director
Gardant Management Solutions
Fishersville, Virginia
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Associate's degree

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Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
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Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Paradigm
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$130k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
51-200

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Director of Marketing and Sales - American Shakespeare Center
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Director of Marketing and Sales - American Shakespeare Center
Warren Whitney
Staunton, Virginia
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$55k - $65k/yr
Hybrid

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Sales Director
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Sales Director
Commonwealth Senior Living
Bon Air, Virginia
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$65k - $78k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Area Director of Sales
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Area Director of Sales
Crestline Hotels & Resorts
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$90k - $110k/yr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Sales Director Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
14 jobs
McLean
9 jobs
Virginia Beach
5 jobs
Vienna
4 jobs
Herndon
4 jobs
Fredericksburg
3 jobs
Reston
2 jobs
Norfolk
2 jobs

Sales Director Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

Sunrise Senior Living5 open roles
Hilton4 open roles
Mastercard4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Proven ability to lead and develop a quota-carrying sales team toward measurable revenue goals
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a closely related field required by most Virginia employers
  • Seven or more years of B2B or enterprise sales experience with increasing responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience selling into federal, defense, or government sectors preferred in Northern Virginia
  • Strong forecasting and CRM proficiency, with Salesforce being the most commonly specified platform
  • Ability to travel across Virginia territory and periodically to client sites or national headquarters

Sales Director Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales director in Virginia?

Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a sales director. The typical path is a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, followed by several years in individual contributor sales roles, then promotion to a management position. Many Virginia employers, especially in the defense and technology sectors concentrated in Northern Virginia, place significant weight on security clearance eligibility and direct experience selling to federal agencies alongside a consistent promotion history.

How much do sales directors make in Virginia?

Sales directors in Virginia earn a median of about $191,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $94,710 for the lowest 10% to over $302,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales directors in Virginia?

Employers hiring sales directors in Virginia right now include Sunrise Senior Living, Hilton, and Mastercard, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, government IT firms, and regional health systems means demand is spread across both the Northern Virginia technology corridor and the Richmond and Hampton Roads metros.

Which Virginia cities have the most sales director jobs?

Arlington, Richmond, and McLean account for the largest share of sales director openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's dense cluster of defense contractors and federal IT firms drives the bulk of postings, while Richmond's corporate headquarters and healthcare anchors and Hampton Roads' military and logistics base generate steady demand in those metros.

Are there remote sales director jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than many management roles, since sales directors whose teams operate digitally or sell software and services can often work remotely. About 56% of sales director openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting real flexibility in the market. Strategic planning, pipeline reviews, and team coaching tend to be the functions most commonly performed fully remotely, while client-facing and territory oversight responsibilities often require periodic in-person presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving up through a structured sales development or account executive role at a Virginia-based employer and building a documented record of exceeding quota. Large Northern Virginia technology and defense firms such as Leidos and SAIC run early-career sales programs that develop contributors into team leads. Transitioning from an adjacent role such as account manager, business development representative, or solutions consultant is a common lateral move. Earning a Salesforce certification or completing a formal sales leadership program strengthens a candidate's case before applying for a director-level opening.

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

You can find and apply to sales director jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.

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