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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.

Environment

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

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$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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Projected job openings through 2030

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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KNOWLEDGE

Sales and Marketing

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Customer and Personal Service

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English Language

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Administration and Management

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Education and Training

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Persuasion

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Active Listening

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Speaking

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Coordination

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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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