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Career as Sales Manager

Sales and marketing are interdependent functions. While marketing involves market research & analysis, product development, pricing, promotion and sales forecasting, sales management involves assessing and fixing sales targets and working out strategies for its implementation.

Job Profile

Career as Sales Manager
  • Establish market network for the product
  • Locate distributors
  • Plan sale outlets
  • Establish sales network
  • Execute orders
  • Ensure proper supply
  • Oversee retailing outlets for proper stocking and supply

Video Clip on Sales Manager

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Employment Opportunities

Sales divisions of:
  • Manufacturing, scientific, technical , consumer goods companies
  • Export firms
  • Government commercial enterprises
  • Market research
  • Whole sale
  • Retailing
  • Advertising
  • Hospitals and health product manufacturers
  • Consultancies
  • IT firms
  • Consumer durables industry
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Education

Recruiting Sectors

  • Hospitality & Travel sectors
  • Government and Public Sector establishments
  • Service industries
  • IT sector and consumer goods manufacturers
  • Industries and businesses
  • Export houses
  • International trade firms employ sales executives

How do I get there?

  • Std XII

    Stream:Any

  • Graduation

    Commerce/BBA

  • Comptetive Exam

    MBA entrance test

  • Postgraduation

    MBA

  • Goal

    Manager Sales 

  • Std XII

    Stream:ScPCM &English

  • Integrated d...

    MMS(5yr)

  • Goal

    Manager Sales

  • Std XII

    Stream:Any

  • Diploma/Degree

    Sales

  • Work Experience

    Sales Manager

  • Distance degree

    MBA

  • Goal

    Sales Manager

  • Std XII

    Stream:PCM

  • Graduation

    BSc/BTech/BE

  • Postgraduation

    MBA/Tech Mgmt

  • Training

    Sales

  • Goal

    Manager Sales

*Marketing and Sales is an essential component of BBA/ MBA/MMS courses. Students with a background in science and technology, commerce or social sciences work in sales. Basic skill training is through short courses or on the job. These skills are required for entry level jobs. Skills in strategy and operational efficiency are required by management executives in Sales. Employment with a specific industry is based on the graduate discipline/study as well as the MBA degree. Candidates from premier management institutions generally get on campus job placements.

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