Sales Manager
Manage the day-to-day sales program for a company.
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- What's it like to be a Sales Manager?
- How to become a Sales Manager
- Latest Sales Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Sales Managers
What's it like to be a Sales Manager?
Developing sales programs and executing successful sales activities are the core responsibilities of a Sales Manager. Using their training and experience, they plan and develop sales strategies with stakeholders in their organization to achieve business goals set by their superiors. Some employers may require Sales Managers to travel for business and generate reports for measuring sales performance. They need strong knowledge of the product or service they sell and may have direct influence in pricing and negotiations.
Tasks and duties
- Coordinating sales activities.
- Developing sales strategies to achieve sales goals.
- Training and mentoring salespeople.
- Leading a team of salespeople to pursue business objectives.
- Documenting sales-related reports to measure team performance.
How to become a Sales Manager
Companies require Sales Managers to have prior experience in sales. This can be acquired by starting in a related entry-level position.
- Complete a bachelor degree in business or an industry-related field of study. This can be accomplished in three to five years. Depending on the industry, some companies require a specific field of study, especially in technology or science-based companies.
- Gain sales experience. To lead a team you will need an understanding of sales principles and how to use them.
- Practice effective communication to build business relationships with colleagues and clients. The role calls for being proactive and engaging with various stakeholders.
- Be flexible in learning the sales process. Some employers develop their own strategies on how to achieve sales objectives. Training and familiarizing yourself with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system may give you an advantage.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Sales Managers.Latest Sales Manager jobs on Jobstreet
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Sales Manager jobs on Jobstreet right now.National Sales Manager
Bounty Fresh Food, Inc.
Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila
Full Time
Sales1d ago
Sales Manager/ Sales Officer (Advertising)
Peoplehub Inc
Pasig City, Metro Manila
Full Time
Sales14h ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Sales Manager employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Strategic Sales
Relationship Management
Sales Management
Forecasting
Sales Process
Business Opportunity
Real Estate
Lead Generation
Communication Skills
Team Leadership
Negotiation
Business Planning
Marketing Strategy
Revenue Growth
Leadership
Presentation Skills
CRM Software
Customer Service
Results Focused
Product Knowledge
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