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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.

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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.

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Sales managers often are required to travel. Most sales managers work full time, and they often have to work additional hours on evenings and weekends.

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Salary Breakdown

Sales Managers

$124,940

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$60,390

ENTRY LEVEL

$104,940

MID LEVEL

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EXPERT LEVEL

$60.07

AVERAGE HOURLY

$29.03

ENTRY LEVEL

$50.45

MID LEVEL

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EXPERT LEVEL

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Top Expected Tasks

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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KNOWLEDGE

Sales and Marketing

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KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

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KNOWLEDGE

English Language

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KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

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KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

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SKILL

Persuasion

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SKILL

Active Listening

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SKILL

Speaking

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SKILL

Coordination

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SKILL

Critical Thinking

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ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

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ABILITY

Oral Expression

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ABILITY

Written Comprehension

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ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

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ABILITY

Speech Clarity

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