Sales Manager Jobs

A Sales Manager in the publishing industry is tasked with leading and guiding a team of sales people. Their main responsibility is to develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase the company's sales of books and other publications, also to achieve sales targets. They are in charge of setting individual sales targets, preparing sales reports, and providing feedback and coaching to the sales team. They are also expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and conduct business negotiations.

Essential skills for a Sales Manager in the publishing industry include excellent communication and leadership skills, good business and financial understanding, strategic planning, ability to analyze market trends and sales data, and proficiency in sales software. In terms of qualifications, a degree in Business, Marketing or related field is usually required, while a master's degree or a certification in Sales or Marketing can be an advantage. Before becoming a Sales Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Senior Sales Associate in the publishing or a related industry.

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Sales Director

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a dynamic Director of Sales for the Courtyard Corpus Christi! SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to...

Customer Engagement Manager - Sales

  • Evansville, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 12 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking HERE. ( BUILD ON YOUR SALES CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE. At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our...

Branch Rental Manager - Sales

  • Fresno, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 12 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking HERE. ( BUILD ON YOUR CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our people....

Vehicle Sales Manager Associate

  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago

Essential Functions Work with the Vehicle Sales Managers to achieve all location sales quotas, goals and objectives. Develop and implement strategies necessary to improve sales performance....

Vehicle Sales Manager

  • Norwood, MA
  • 28 days ago
  • Norwood, MA
  • 28 days ago

Through development of a strong retail network, the Vehicle Sales Manager will maximize proceeds and gains on used vehicle sales....

Sales Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

The Sales Manager will manage day-to-day sales activities of a regional team of Account Executives....

Director, Sales and Marketing

  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 hours ago

About Us: Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy,...

Director of Sales, Customer Experience and Business Development

  • Saint Joseph, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Saint Joseph, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Liturgical Press invites applications for the full-time, benefit eligible position of Director of Sales, Customer Experience and Business Development. This position is on-site. Liturgical Press is...

Director of Sales, Customer Experience and Business Development

  • Collegeville, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Collegeville, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Liturgical Press invites applications for the full-time, benefit eligible position of Director of Sales, Customer Experience and Business Development. This position is on-site. Liturgical Press is...

Business Area: Sales Seniority Level: Director Job Description: At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as...

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Regional Sales Director- Apartments.com- Portland, OR

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

Regional Sales Director- Apartments.com- Portland, OR Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and...

NEW STORE - Store Sales Manager #392 - Palestine, TX

  • Palestine, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Palestine, TX
  • 2 days ago

Duties may change and Sales Manager may be required to perform other duties as assigned....

LN Concerts, Sales Manager - HOB Anaheim

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 2 days ago

Manager will be evaluated on the following qualities: Professional Appearance Punctuality and Attendance Attitude and Teamwork Job Skills / Productivity Communication (Written and Verbal) Adherence...

Membership Sales Director

  • Napa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Club at Silverado Resort is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Membership Sales Director. Set in the heart of Wine Country, The Club at Silverado Resort is a unique and...

At TRG we work in a global environment where every diverse personality and culture is included. We look for talented people worldwide who have passion for what they do and work together, shoulder...

Remote Work

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.4%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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