Sales Manager

OFO No: 122102 

Other names for Sales Manager: 

• Business Development Manager 
• Business Support Manager 
• Insurance Sales and Marketing Manager 
• Key Account Manager 

What is a Sales Manager? 

The main job of a Sales Manager is to monitor and control sales in the company.

This job also requires the Sales Manager to manage and train the sales team.

A Sales Manager holds a very senior position in a company. They will need relevant qualifications, work experience and a bag full of skills.

A Sales Manager success can often be determined by the success of the sales team. Have they trained and motivated their sales team enough.

What does a Sales Manager do?

• studies company’s overall marketing plans, goals etc
• develops and plans new sales strategies
• understands marketing principles
• keeps up to date with competitors’ products and services
• motivates and trains sales team
• works closely with the marketing department
• writes reports

Are you . . . ?

• sales orientated?
• target driven?
• a good motivator?
• positive?
• energetic?
• good at mathematics?
• a good planner?
• a people’s person?
• a good communicator?

How do I become a Sales Manager?

A Sales Manager holds a senior position and well therefore need one or more relevant qualifications. Most Sales Managers have a business degree but some even have marketing and sales qualifications.

These you can do at university or universities of technology.

Once qualified, a graduate would seek entry level employment in marketing or sales environment and then collect the skills and experience that is necessary to become a responsible Sales Manager. After a few years, you may consider doing more courses to assist your promotional prospects.

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Advertising Manager … or … Business Analyst

Is becoming a Sales Manager the right career choice for me?