Career Profile Sales Managers Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $124,300 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. 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. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Sales Managers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 160 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 160 openings per year are projected for Sales Managers. +15.4% Employment Change Employment for Sales Managers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.4% between 2023 and 2028. $59.75 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 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. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
