Corporate sales managers (NOC 0601)

Corporate sales managers:

• Plan direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments
• Organize regional and divisional sales operations
• Establish organizational policies and procedures in relation to sales
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
• Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
• May work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field.

Work is done typically in an office environment.

Education, training & qualifications

A university degree or college diploma in business or in a related field with a specialization in sales and Several years of experience as a sales representative or in a related occupation are usually required.  

Skills

• Innovative
• Social
• Directive
• Verbal & Written Comprehension

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Education programs in B.C.

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