Sales Manager Jobs

A Sales Manager oversees the sales team within a company, sets sales goals and quotas, designs sales strategies, and researches trends. They are responsible for training and mentoring sales staff, reviewing sales performance, and meeting with potential clients to secure new business opportunities. They also analyze sales data to understand market trends and customer needs. Sales Managers play an integral role in the success of a business, as they directly impact revenue generation and customer retention.

To be successful, a Sales Manager requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively motivate and manage a team. Proficiency in using sales software and CRM tools is necessary. Certifications, such as Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or Certified Sales Executive (CSE), can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Sales Manager, a professional may work in roles like Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Business Development Associate.

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Regional Commercial Sales Manager - Northeast Region (Remote)

  • Westford, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Westford, MA
  • 7 hours ago

What you will do: As the Commercial Sales Manager for the Northeast Region, within our Ducted Systems (DS) business, you will sell our HVAC Commercial equipment (i.e., packaged rooftop units, water-source...

Remote Work

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Store Sales Manager

  • Clarksville, IN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Clarksville, IN
  • 7 hours ago

Join Mattress Firm as a Store Sales Manager and have the job of your dreams! Does leading by example and developing your team in a retail sales environment excite you?...

Sales Leader Flooring

  • Pittsboro, IN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pittsboro, IN
  • 19 hours ago

Summary: Responsible for leading and guiding a team of sales representatives within a team by setting goals and quotas, building a sales plan and assigning sales training and territories. Work...

Manager of Sales

  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 19 hours ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 19 hours ago

This development time in the Sales Manager position will vary based on the incumbent's background and experience....

Regional Sales Manager - Diagnostics - Coastal Region

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 19 hours ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Territory Manager

  • Luverne, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Luverne, MN
  • 1 day ago

What We Do : SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through...

Sales Manager

  • Duluth, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Duluth, GA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the worlds largest lift truck...

Project Manager (Sales) - Industrial Design

  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the worlds largest lift truck...

Territory Manager, Structural Heart, TAVI (Northern New England)

  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Territory Manager - Staten Island, NY

  • Hillside, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ
  • 2 days ago

RELATIONSHIPS Internal: District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting/Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact....

The Smoke Rise Club

Catering Sales Manager

Village Inn | Catering Sales Manager Job Posting Job Title: Catering Sales Manager Pay Type: Exempt Schedule: Full-Time Location: In-Person Reports to: Inn General Manager About Smoke Rise Village Inn...

100% Commission Based Position HelmsBriscoe (HB) is the largest meetings procurement company in the world. Over the last five years, HB booked nearly $6 billion in room revenue, 30 million room...

Remote Work

Territory Sales Manager

  • Alpine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Alpine, CA
  • 3 days ago

Join our team at Allstate Residential as a Territory Sales Manager in Alpine, CA 91901. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about sales and driving revenue growth....

A true global label solution provider, Multi-Color Corporation is one of the largest label companies in the world in the following market segments: Beverage, Wine & Spirits, Food & Dairy, Personal...

Sales Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Sales in Sport Business
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Sales Forecasting for Managers
Accurate sales forecasting is essential for companies to operate efficiently. It enables you to make more informed business decisions, like managing your workforce, cash flow, and resources. It...

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Master's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
13.1%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.9%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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