Sales Managers

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Sales Managers

O*NET 11-2022.00

Median Salary

$148,270

$73,170 – $290,540/yr

What They Do

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Typical Tasks

  • Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
  • Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
  • Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.

Key Skills

Active Listening Negotiation Speaking Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making

Work Activities

  • Selling or Influencing Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Developing and Building Teams

Job Outlook

Bright

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

Education Usually Needed

  • bachelor's degree
  • some college

Also Known As

District Sales Manager Fractional Sales Executive National Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager Sales and Marketing VP (Sales and Marketing Vice President) Sales Director Sales Manager Sales Operations Manager (Sales Ops Manager) Sales Supervisor Sales VP (Sales Vice President)

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