11-2022

Sales Managers

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management. Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management. Business/Commerce, General. Business Administration and Management, General. Marketing/Marketing Management, General.

Related Careers

Administrative Services and Facilities Managers Administrative Services Managers Advertising and Promotions Managers Advertising and Promotions Managers Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers Architectural and Engineering Managers

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
New York	$214,350
Delaware	$201,090
Colorado	$174,840
New Jersey	$171,490
Virginia	$170,970
Massachusetts	$170,610
Washington	$167,210
District of Columbia	$154,320
Kansas	$151,440
Georgia	$149,570
Minnesota	$148,190
Connecticut	$147,380
Illinois	$142,170
New Hampshire	$139,540
Michigan	$136,480

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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How does salary vary by state?

See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$138,060

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.7%

Avg. annual openings

49.0k

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