Sales Manager Jobs in Knightdale, NC

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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The Erosion Company, LLC

Business Development Manager - Industrial and Renewable Energy (Hybrid/Remote)

The Erosion Company (TEC) is currently hiring an Business Development Manager focused on Industrial, Renewable Energy, Data Center projects. We are the largest and most experienced Erosion Control...

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Manager, Sales Mid-Markets, Spectrum Business

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Ready to guide a high-performing team of Enterprise Account Executives and Account Managers? You can do that. Do you want to manage new and existing accounts by leading and coordinating resources?...

Territory Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago

TAMKO is seeking a Territory Sales Manager for our Raleigh, NC sales territory....

Strategy and Business Development Manager, Data Centers

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Strategy & Business Development Manager for the Global Data Centers and Distributed IT Segment to join our team. This position is a hybrid work...

Clinical Regional Sales Manager-East

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

**Your Opportunity** The **Regional Sales Manager - Growth (RSM)** is responsible for driving market share and revenue growth for the Clinical Decisions product portfolio within hospitals, healthcare...

Sales Manager-In Home Sales Experience (Home Improvement)

  • Morrisville, NC (19 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (19 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

198 Kitty Hawk Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA $150,000.00 - $250,000.00/year Job Description Meet Leaf Home. We turn complex home improvement projects and endless to-dos into achievements. With...

Government Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days 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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SLED Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days 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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Cloud Security Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days 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,...

Business Development Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Raleigh, US-NC Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Business Development Manager Molex is seeking a Business Development Manager (BDM) to grow our RFBU segment in the East region of the...

Senior Manager Business Development NaaS

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

When you join Verizon** You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we...

Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

As a Territory Sales Manager for our Veterinary Sales Team, you are the face behind our brand as these providers consider Pro Plan Veterinary Diets....

Territory Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

PNA Construction Technologies, an ITW business, is seeking a Territory Manager (TM) to develop territory plans and drive sales within the Southeast United States market. The TM will develop and...

Business Development Mgr, ESD

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days 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...

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Sales Leader II - Business Banking

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Knightdale, NC

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Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Knightdale, NC 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 Knightdale, NC
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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