Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; and analyzing trends and results.
Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; and projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
Implements international sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
Completes international sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; and following up on work results.
Maintains national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Maintains sales staff work results by counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Sales Manager Qualifications/Skills:
Strong communication skills
Creating and implementing a sales plan
Meeting sales goals by monitoring progress
Analyzing sales data
Presentation skills
Management and leadership skills
Developing budgets
Mentoring and coaching sales reps
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business administration
MBA preferred
Two to three years of experience as sales manager
Three to five years of sales experience
Proven track record of positive sales performance