Sales Manager Jobs in Washington

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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Director of Sales

  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 days ago

Home About Our Communities Careers Contact News APPLY NOW Director of Sales Family-owned Morgan Murphy Media in Madison, WI (DMA #77), is seeking an experienced media sales professional for an...

Agency & Partnerships Sales Director

  • WA
  • 10 days ago
  • WA
  • 10 days ago

Agency & Partnerships Sales Director page is loaded Agency & Partnerships Sales Director locations Remote, US time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR100323 About...

Manager, Sales Development

  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 days ago

The Sales Development Manager is responsible for managing a hybrid team of Sales Development Representatives that work outbound leads and Associate Sales Executives that close deals. This role is...

Territory Sales Manager (Autotrader)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 18 days ago

Territory Sales Manager (Autotrader)Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, is currently hiring a Client Success Manager / Territory Sales Manager to join our team in Wenatchee and Yakima, Washington....

Director of Sales - Bell Harbor International Conference Center

  • Seattle, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 19 days ago

Director of Sales - Bell Harbor International Conference Center Req #22626 Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, February 10,...

Catering Sales Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 19 days ago

OVG is searching for a Catering Sales Manager to oversee private events sales and operations at the Seattle Aquarium in Seattle, WA....

Director of Sales

  • Everett, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 19 days ago

Director of Sales Req #22650 Hotel Indigo, Everett, Washington, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM Director of Sales | Hotel Indigo Let's start...

Regional Sales Director, Manufacturing, Prime accounts - West - 31931

  • Seattle, WA
  • 20 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 20 days ago

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified...

Regional Sales Manager - Prime Accounts - Southeast region

  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago

Regional Sales Managers are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Splunk....

Regional Sales Manager - Prime Accounts - Ohio - 31982

  • Seattle, WA
  • 23 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 23 days ago

Managers are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Splunk.We provide our reps with an environment in which they can make valuable contributions...

Regional Sales Manager - Prime Accounts - Ohio

  • Seattle, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 26 days ago

Regional Sales Managers are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Splunk....

Regional Sales Director, Apartments.com - Seattle, WA or Portland, OR

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Regional Sales Director, Apartments.com - Seattle, WA or Portland, OR Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate...

Industrial Sales Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced sales manager to lead a hardworking, focused team. This person must be highly motivated and able to motivate others....

Regional Sales Manager, Manufacturing - Prime accounts, Northeast

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Regional Sales Managers are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Splunk....

Senior Enterprise Sales Director - Identity Resolution page is loaded Senior Enterprise Sales Director - Identity Resolution locations Remote, US time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.4%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
4.0%
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 Washington
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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