Meaning of the word "sales director" in English

What does "sales director" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sales director

US /ˈseɪlz dɪˈrɛktər/
UK /ˈseɪlz dɪˈrɛktə/

Noun

a senior executive responsible for leading and managing a company's sales team and strategies

Example:
The new sales director implemented a bold strategy to increase market share.
She was promoted to sales director after consistently exceeding her targets.