Salary Breakdown
Sales Managers
Average
$122,900
ANNUAL
$59.09
HOURLY
Entry Level
$58,910
ANNUAL
$28.32
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Sales Managers
5,950
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Sales Managers
Supporting Programs
Sales Managers
Top Expected Tasks
Sales Managers
01
Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.
02
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
03
Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
04
Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
05
Determine price schedules and discount rates.
06
Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
07
Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
08
Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
09
Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
10
Assess marketing potential of new and existing store locations, considering statistics and expenditures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sales Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Persuasion
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
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