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Sales Manager


Average Austin Salary: $98,579.00
Average National Salary: $94,218.00

Overview: Manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program of area or establishment.

Typical Functions
This position is the first level of management and may have supervisors reporting to it. Coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals. Advises dealers, distributors, and clients concerning sales and advertising techniques. Assigns sales territory to sales personnel. Analyzes sales statistics to formulate policy and to assist dealers in promoting sales. Reviews market analysis to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules, and discount rates, and develops sales campaigns. Recommends product simplification and standardization to eliminate unprofitable items from sales line. Represents company at industry association meetings to promote product. Plays role of liaison between sales and other departments. Holds sales meetings. Analyzes and controls expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements. Prepares periodic sales reports showing sales volume and potential sales.

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