Sales Leader Jobs in Virginia

Sales Leader jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in technology services, defense contracting, federal consulting, and financial services across seniority levels from territory sales manager through vice president of sales. The largest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One maintain significant sales and business development teams. The most sought-after specialties are enterprise software sales, government solutions sales, and B2B services leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles42
Top employerAmerican Eagle Outfitters
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring26
Work type33% Remote
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Beauty Sales Leader - Prestige Beauty, Manassas - Full Time
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Beauty Sales Leader - Prestige Beauty, Manassas - Full Time
Macy's
Manassas, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$17.33 - $28.1/hr
10,000+

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Interim Sales and Service Leader
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Interim Sales and Service Leader
Sephora
Woodbridge, Virginia
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Project Management
$28 - $32/hr
10,000+

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Sales Associate Team Leader
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Sales Associate Team Leader
GPM Investments
Charlottesville, Virginia
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
$14.25 - $16/hr
Damaged goods handling
5,001-10,000

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District Modality Sales Leader, Diagnostic X-ray (Mid Atlantic)
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District Modality Sales Leader, Diagnostic X-ray (Mid Atlantic)
Philips
Richmond, Virginia
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$215k - $300k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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FT Sales Leader
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FT Sales Leader
American Eagle Outfitters
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$18 - $23/hr
On-Site

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Sales Leader Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
4 jobs
Fredericksburg
4 jobs
Fairfax
3 jobs
Roanoke
2 jobs
Leesburg
2 jobs
Woodbridge
2 jobs
Centreville
2 jobs
Williamsburg
2 jobs
Christiansburg
2 jobs

Sales Leader Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

  • American Eagle Outfitters12
  • Kirkland's5
  • Sephora3
  • GPM Investments3
  • Express2

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most Virginia employers
  • Proven history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets across a direct sales team
  • Five or more years of progressive sales experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Experience selling to federal government, defense, or technology clients preferred in Northern Virginia
  • Strong command of CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage pipeline and forecast revenue
  • Ability to recruit, coach, and develop quota-carrying sales representatives across multiple territories

Sales Leader Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales leader in Virginia?

Most Virginia employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, combined with a strong individual sales record before moving into leadership. Virginia does not issue a state license for sales leaders, so advancement comes through demonstrated quota achievement, team management experience, and increasingly a familiarity with government or technology sectors given the dominance of defense and federal IT contracting in the Northern Virginia corridor.

How much do sales leaders make in Virginia?

Sales leaders in Virginia earn a median of about $98,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,860 for the lowest 10% to over $179,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales leaders in Virginia?

Employers hiring sales leaders in Virginia right now include American Eagle Outfitters, Kirkland's, and Sephora, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal contractors, cybersecurity firms, and financial services companies makes it one of the more consistently active states for sales leadership hiring throughout the year.

Which Virginia cities have the most sales leader jobs?

Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Fairfax account for the greatest number of sales leader openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives the largest share because of its dense cluster of federal contractors, technology companies, and professional services firms headquartered in and around Tysons, Reston, and Arlington, while Richmond's financial services sector and Virginia Beach's defense and logistics base sustain steady demand in those markets.

Are there remote sales leader jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than many leadership roles, because managing a distributed sales team does not require daily on-site presence. About 67% of sales leader openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely technology and professional services employers have adopted flexible models. Strategy, forecasting, and coaching functions are the most commonly remote, while roles that involve hands-on territory coverage or in-person government client work tend to require regular on-site time.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or senior individual contributor role first, then stepping into formal management. Large Virginia employers in federal IT and cybersecurity, including companies anchored in the Northern Virginia corridor, regularly promote high performers from account executive or business development representative roles into first-line sales manager positions. Building familiarity with government procurement cycles and earning a relevant sales methodology certification gives candidates from adjacent commercial roles a concrete edge in Virginia's market.

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

You can find and apply to sales leader jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.

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