Sales Director Jobs in Wisconsin

Sales Director jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers across manufacturing, healthcare technology, and financial services maintain active sales leadership pipelines. Companies like Northwestern Mutual, Kohler, and Uline have deep roots in Wisconsin and regularly hire sales directors to oversee regional and national revenue teams. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise B2B sales, distribution and industrial accounts, and healthcare solutions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerHeritage Senior Living
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring22
Work type38% Remote
Top industryManufacturing

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Valley Companies
Director of Strategic Sales
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Director of Strategic Sales
Valley Companies
Hudson, Wisconsin
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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First Hospitality
Dual Director of Sales
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Dual Director of Sales
First Hospitality
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$90k - $94k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Clarios
Sr. Sales Director
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Sr. Sales Director
Clarios
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Choice Hotels
Radisson Director of Sales & Marketing
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Radisson Director of Sales & Marketing
Choice Hotels
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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AriensCo
Regional Sales Director-South/Mid-Atlantic region
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Regional Sales Director-South/Mid-Atlantic region
AriensCo
Brillion, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management

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Sales Director Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
6 jobs
Madison
3 jobs
Green Bay
3 jobs
Janesville
2 jobs
Hudson
1 job
Kohler
1 job
Neenah
1 job
Oshkosh
1 job
Brillion
1 job

Sales Director Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Heritage Senior Living
Heritage Senior Living3 open roles
KI
KI1 open role
Hyatt
Hyatt1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most Wisconsin employers
  • Seven or more years of progressive B2B or enterprise sales experience in a Wisconsin industry
  • Demonstrated experience building and managing quota-carrying sales teams of five or more
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce used widely by Wisconsin manufacturing and tech firms
  • Proven ability to develop regional sales strategies aligned with Midwest distribution or dealer networks
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills for engaging Wisconsin-based industrial and institutional buyers

Sales Director Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales director in Wisconsin?

Most Wisconsin employers require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline, along with several years of progressive sales experience before moving into a director role. Wisconsin does not have a state-issued license specific to sales directors, so the path runs through consistent revenue performance, team leadership, and often an MBA or advanced credential from institutions like the University of Wisconsin system. Building experience in Wisconsin's dominant sectors, including manufacturing, insurance, and healthcare, strengthens a candidacy considerably.

How much do sales directors make in Wisconsin?

Sales directors in Wisconsin earn a median of about $134,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,330 for the lowest 10% to over $222,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales directors in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin sales director roles are posted by Heritage Senior Living, KI, and Hyatt and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's blend of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional insurance carriers, and industrial manufacturers means openings appear across a wider range of employer types than most Midwest states.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most sales director jobs?

Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay lead Wisconsin for sales director openings. Milwaukee dominates because it anchors the state's financial services, manufacturing, and logistics sectors, while Madison's growing technology and healthcare industries drive consistent demand, and Green Bay's deep concentration of food, packaging, and distribution companies supports a steady volume of regional sales leadership roles.

Are there remote sales director jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than many leadership roles, since sales directors often manage distributed teams and travel to accounts rather than reporting to a single office daily. About 75% of sales director openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how commonly Wisconsin employers structure these roles around outcomes rather than location. Strategic planning, pipeline management, and team coaching are the functions most likely to be performed remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is through an individual contributor sales role at a large Wisconsin employer, then moving into a team lead or sales manager position before reaching director level. Companies like American Family Insurance, Rexnord, and mid-size Milwaukee-area distributors frequently hire account executives and inside sales representatives who can advance internally. Building a track of closed deals, earning a certification through the University of Wisconsin Sales Program, or completing a sales leadership certificate from MATC strengthens a promotion case significantly.

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

You can find and apply to sales director jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and other markets statewide. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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