Career Profile
Sales Managers
Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams.
General Information
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Sales Managers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 160 openings per year are projected for Sales Managers.
Employment Change
Employment for Sales Managers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.4% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $59.75/hour. Entry level workers are paid $32.04, while experienced workers are paid $83.79. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,278 Sales Managers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,475.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Sales Managers are Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Automobile Dealers, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Sales Managers include Sales and Marketing, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Sales Managers is Bachelor's. 95% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.