Sales Manager Jobs in Urbandale, IA

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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Senior Business Development Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 21 days ago

Senior Business Development Manager A global leader in facility services and solutions is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth within the Manufacturing and Distribution...

Regional Sales Manager - Midwest

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 23 hours ago

As a Regional Sales Manager covering the North Central USA, you will be entrusted with building and owning strong relationships with partners, prospects and customers and evangelizing our value proposition...

Government Sales Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 23 hours ago

Government Sales Manager **General Information** Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Country United States Department IT_SERVICES_(SALES) Date Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Working time...

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Cloud Security Sales Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago

About Team & About Role:** The Cloud Security seller is a technical sales professional characterized by intimate understanding of their specific product, the pain it resolves, the competitors,...

SLED Sales Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago

The ideal candidate will have a proventrack recordin government sales and leadership, with strong knowledge of IT products and services....

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Business Development Mgr, ESD

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview** This position reports into the National Director of Business Development and is the primary regional point of contact for liaising with key opinion leaders in the Endoscopy...

General Sales Manager Des Moines Media Group

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Click, Visit, Call & Search company! We are seeking an experienced leader to guide our Media Advisor team from Iowa's capital city. We excel in bringing our clients more business by...

Copy of M&H Valve Territory Sales Manager (Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota)

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Communicates regularly with the National Sales manager to monitor needs and concerns within the territory and for allocation of resources....

Sales Manager - North America - Proliant Dairy Ingredients

  • Ankeny, IA (9 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (9 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 3 days ago

This position is responsible for developing sales opportunities for Proliant Dairy Ingredient's products and maintaining satisfaction among established clientele. This position also assists in...

Account Mgr Telesales

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 4 days ago

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At...

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Regional Sales Manager - Northern Indiana and Ohio region

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Other duties as assigned by Divisional Sales Manager....

Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 4 days ago

YOUR ROLE As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong LOD (Leader on Duty) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily...

Regional Sales Manager (Northern Region)

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Cleaver Brooks Sales and Service is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to join our team....

Regional Sales Manager (Enterprise)

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a Regional Sales Manager who will do just that....

Offline - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 6 days ago

YOUR ROLE As the full-time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" in developing and implementing the Merchandising strategy for the store. Your passion lies in training...

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Urbandale, IA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Urbandale, IA 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 in Urbandale, IA
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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