Sales Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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, Media & EntertainmentNew

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

New Sales Director, Media & Entertainment Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent...

Sales Director, Media & Entertainment

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

The mission ( of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a...

Area Sales Manager (Los Angeles)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 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....

Manager, Sales Development

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The Sales Development Manager is responsible for managing a hybrid team of Sales Development Representatives that work outbound leads and Associate Sales Executives that close deals. This role is...

Regional Sales Manager, Mid-Size Law Firms

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The Regional Sales Manager for the MLF Channel is responsible for leading a team that will drive channel revenue growth via acquisition of new customers, as well as up selling and retaining existing...

Principal Product Manager, Sales Programs (US/Canada)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Autodesk Principal Product Manager, Sales Programs (US/Canada) in Los Angeles , California Job Requisition ID # 25WD85398 The Principal Product Manager will be an integral part of the Sales Domain...

Manager, Sales Reporting

  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Sales Reporting Manager leads the creation, maintenance, and delivery of standard sales and in-store execution reports, tracking in-market performance for Red Bull, its distribution partners,...

Los Angeles Market Sales Manager- Inside Sales

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago

PURPOSE Assumes responsibility for achieving the annual sales and gross profit objectives of the sales territory by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate sales staff....

Inside Sales Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The Inside Sales Manager will be joining a rapidly growing Sales organization to lead and manage a team of Business Development Representatives (BDR)....

Area Sales Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Sixt is looking for an Area Sales Manager in the Los Angeles area to be responsible for the acquisition of corporate customers....

Senior Manager - Sales (Utilities)

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

We are seeking a Senior Manager Sales to oversee our sales team in Southern California! As a Senior Manager - Sales, you will provide strategic direction and progressive leadership to achieve...

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Los Angeles, CA 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 in Los Angeles, CA
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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