Sales Manager Jobs in California

A Sales Manager in the publishing industry is tasked with leading and guiding a team of sales people. Their main responsibility is to develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase the company's sales of books and other publications, also to achieve sales targets. They are in charge of setting individual sales targets, preparing sales reports, and providing feedback and coaching to the sales team. They are also expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and conduct business negotiations.

Essential skills for a Sales Manager in the publishing industry include excellent communication and leadership skills, good business and financial understanding, strategic planning, ability to analyze market trends and sales data, and proficiency in sales software. In terms of qualifications, a degree in Business, Marketing or related field is usually required, while a master's degree or a certification in Sales or Marketing can be an advantage. Before becoming a Sales Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Senior Sales Associate in the publishing or a related industry.

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Senior Sales Manager, Central & Eastern Europe

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Senior Sales Manager, Central & Eastern Europe Cloudflare, Inc....

Retail Sales Manager

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

guide directives by overseeing all aspects of merchandising, visual, labeling and janitorial Support Logistics team in managing product flow both inbound/outbound accurately according to status Support...

Sales Manager, UK&I

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

Sales Manager, UK&I Cloudflare, Inc....

District Sales Manager - Los Angeles/Orange County CA

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 10 days ago

Interviewing potential sales employees, working with the RVP and/or RSM in identifying the best candidates, and helping to prepare future district sales managers, assistant district sales managers,...

Area Sales Director

  • Salinas, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 10 days ago

As the nation’s leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Senior Sales Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, our original, high-quality journalism has the power to inform the most consequential decisions shaping our future, and we've built a community of...

Local Sales Manager- San Diego, CA- KGTV

  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Scripps Company is seeking a Local Sales Manager to join our KGTV News team in San Diego, CA....

Area Sales Manager (Los Angeles)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead the expansion of Super's home warranty subscriptions in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, primarily through real estate partners....

Area Sales Manager (San Francisco)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead the expansion of Super's home warranty subscriptions in San Francisco, primarily through real estate partners....

Sales Manager - San Francisco, CA

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago

We work with a growing list of leading researchers who are publishing findings that connect our readouts to what is truly happening in patients, and that excites & drives all of us to do more!...

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Strategy Senior Manager Sales & Commerce Industrials & Digital Transformation

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description We are: Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and...

Local Sales Manager, KSBY

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 90+ days ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO: Collaborate with DOS and other sales managers and departments to accomplish the objectives of the station....

Los Angeles Market Sales Manager- Inside Sales

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago

PURPOSE Assumes responsibility for achieving the annual sales and gross profit objectives of the sales territory by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate sales staff....

Senior Technical Sales Manager

  • Valencia, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Valencia, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Senior Technical Sales Representative manages and drives salaes of flexible graphite products within an assigned regional territory. This role involves direct interactions with custimers and...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.5%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers in California
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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