Sales Manager
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What is a sales manager?
Sales management is a bussiness focused on the practical application of sales techniques and the management of a companies sales. A sales manager is a role that involves talent development and leadership.
What do sales managers do?
- Direct and coordinate acivities involving sales of manufacured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
- Determine price schedules and discount rates.
- Represent companies at trade association meetings to promote products.
- Assess markteting potential of new and existing store locations, considering statistics and expenditures.
What do I need to do before applying for a sales manager?
You will need to take classes in...
- Finance
- Statistics
You will need...
- Bachelors or Masters Degree (emphasis in marketing)
What are the working conditions for a sales manager?
- Work in offices close to higher ranked officers.
- Substantial travel may be required to meet with customers or consult with others in the industry.
- May have to work a lot between quarters and regional offices.
- May have to work long hours- including evenings and weekends.
- May be stressful, due to deadline changes and goals that must be met.
Salary
In Arkansas, the hourly range for their salary for a sales manager is $20.34- $88.32. The yearly range is $42,310- $183,710.