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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Customer Engagement Manager - Sales

  • Evansville, IN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 45+ days ago

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

Regional Sales Manager

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Gasmet is recruiting for a Regional Sales Manager on our Americas team....

Director of Sales

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Who are we? Carpool is a logistics tech platform for shipping cars. As e-commerce takes foothold in all parts of our life including buying and selling cars online, our digital platform connects...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

Regional Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager Location Charleston/Columbia, SC Category Full-time Description SUMMARY The Regional Sales Manager's (RSM) primary responsibility is to meet/exceed the...

Local Sales Manager - WFTV Orlando

  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago

WFTV-TV, in Orlando, FL seeks a talented, dynamic, proven Local Sales Manager to inspire and coach a top-performing sales team....

Director, Sales and Business Development - Food Ingredients

  • Roseville, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Roseville, MN
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Sales and Business Development - Food Ingredients is responsible for managing Hawkins Food business within our current and potential customer base. This individual...

Local Sales Manager- San Diego, CA- KGTV

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Scripps Company is seeking a Local Sales Manager to join our KGTV News team in San Diego, CA....

Area Sales Director

  • Petaluma, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 6 days ago

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Inside Sales Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Title: Inside Sales Manager KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle....

Multimedia Sales Manager [Lubbock]

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 9 days ago

Multimedia Sales Manager About Gray Media: Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television...

Area Sales Manager (Houston, Texas)

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead the expansion of Super's home warranty subscriptions in the Houston, Texas area, primarily through real estate partners....

Area Sales Manager (Los Angeles)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead the expansion of Super's home warranty subscriptions in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, primarily through real estate partners....

Area Sales Manager (San Francisco)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead the expansion of Super's home warranty subscriptions in San Francisco, primarily through real estate partners....

Manager, Sales

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 10 days ago

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com The Sales Manager role requires someone who can prove that they have a strategic mindset and a tactical approach....

Product Manager - Sales Enablement

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 10 days ago

Contribute to the creation of sales enablement content, including case studies, white papers, and blog posts....

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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
62.5%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
4.1%
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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