Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Sales Manager Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $129,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Manager Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 265 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 265 openings per year are projected for Sales Manager. +14.5% Employment Change Employment for Sales Manager is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.5% between 2025 and 2030. $62.44 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $62.44/hour. Entry level workers are paid $29.30, while experienced workers are paid $90.47. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,520 Sales Manager in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 2,884. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Sales Manager are Automobile Dealers, All Other Industries, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Sales Manager include Sales and Marketing, Customer and Personal Service, and Administration and Management. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Sales Manager is Bachelor's. 68% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
