Is being a sales manager a good fit for you?
Leads a team of sales staff. Sets sales targets, plans how products reach customers, and trains the team to sell better.
What the work involves
- Oversees regional and local sales managers and their teams.
- Sorts out customer complaints about sales and service.
- Tracks what customers like to decide where sales efforts should go.
- Talks with possible customers and advises them on what equipment to buy.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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