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Sales Managers
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
- Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate or other subjects of sale.
- Determine price schedules and discount rates.
- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $55.11 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $114,615.14 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 2,900 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 16.9% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 3,390.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $44.00 with the median annual salary reaching $93,442.
