Sales manager

Also known as

Regional sales manager, digital sales manager, B2B sales manager, B2C sales manager, retail sales manager

AUT programmes

• Marketing Major - Bachelor of Business

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
• Usually work in offices but may travel locally to visit clients
• Need to be organised, work well under pressure and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Plan sales and marketing activities
• Report on sales and meet targets
• Manage and train sales staff
• Help develop new products
• Identify new target markets
• Analyse and report on campaigns
• Direct customer service inquiries
• Resolve customer complaints
• Advise customers on technical issues
• Analyse financial records

Salary information

Tips from AUT graduates

Outlook

What employers and industry want in graduates

Further study options

• Master of Marketing