JobSOC 11-2022

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

5 programs

Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management19.0203
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management51.2011
Business/Commerce, General52.0101
Business Administration and Management, General52.0201
Marketing/Marketing Management, General52.1401

02.

Draws on

Sales and Marketing4.8 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.3 of 5
English Language4.1 of 5
Administration and Management4.0 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.