Sales Manager Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

A Sales Manager oversees the sales team within a company, sets sales goals and quotas, designs sales strategies, and researches trends. They are responsible for training and mentoring sales staff, reviewing sales performance, and meeting with potential clients to secure new business opportunities. They also analyze sales data to understand market trends and customer needs. Sales Managers play an integral role in the success of a business, as they directly impact revenue generation and customer retention.

To be successful, a Sales Manager requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively motivate and manage a team. Proficiency in using sales software and CRM tools is necessary. Certifications, such as Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or Certified Sales Executive (CSE), can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Sales Manager, a professional may work in roles like Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Business Development Associate.

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Protocall Communications

Business Development Consultant (Hybrid)

SIGN ON BONUS -- $500!!!! APPLY TO LEARN MORE!!! Essentials Duties & Responsibilities: ยท Prospect and generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and other...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

The Commercial Sales Manager is responsible for driving the commercial sales within their AutoZone location....

Sales Manager

  • Hauppauge, NY (24 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (24 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 13 hours ago

SALES MANAGER - well established kitchen countertop importer/distributor requires experienced sales persons. Applicant must be familiar with quartz/granite slabs....

Manager, Business Development - United States

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 1 day ago

. + **Collaboration:** Foster strong alignment with regional sales managers, marketing, operations, and sales leaders to coordinate joint go-to-market and prospecting strategies. + **Performance Management...

Territory Manager - Hospitals

  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview** Sales Executives are the force that drive continued revenue growth at our company. With a cross functional deal team, you will work together to understand prospective client needs...

Territory Sales Manager

  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago

#SolarForAll About the Role: The Territory Sales Manager leads and mentors a team of Residential Energy Specialists, setting schedules, guiding daily activities, and ensuring performance standards are...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Centereach, NY (21 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Centereach, NY (21 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION PURPOSE The Sales Managers purpose is to uphold the Carters mission, vision, and values in order to support a high performing team that consistently delivers top end results....

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Centereach, NY (21 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Centereach, NY (21 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION PURPOSE The Sales Managers purpose is to uphold the Carters mission, vision, and values in order to support a high performing team that consistently delivers top end results....

Sr. Manager, Sales Ops Program (Retention)

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago

About this role: The primary purpose of this role is to drive revenue growth through tactical execution of retention programs, driving higher retention across Global Technology Sales (GTS). This...

Clinical Territory Manager

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary The Clinical Territory Manager (CTM) is responsible for providing pneumatic compression devices to patients as prescribed by physicians or referred by therapists. Essential Duties...

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Sales Manager

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Works with Dir of Sales, Sales Managers and Strategic Sales Managers to determine inventory pricing and strategies to increase ROI on WTNH/WCTX suite of Digital and Linear products....

Senior Manager, Sales Science, Spectrum Business

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Full Time Location: Stamford, Connecticut Date Posted: Date posted 06/24/2025 Areas of interest: Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Research/Analysis Requisition Number:...

Territory Manager - RespirTech (ME, NH & VT)

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Your role:** + Optimizing the Philips product mix and increasing sales volume by executing territory business plans, using strategic thinking to generate leads and performing market analysis to...

Senior Sales Manager, Americas - W Barcelona

  • Fairfield, CT (4 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (4 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 8 days ago

The Senior Sales Manager is required to solicit group & corporate business through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, trade show attendance, industry events and site inspections....

Sales Manager In Training

  • Woodbridge, CT (16 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Woodbridge, CT (16 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Our Sales Manager in Training role is a structured 2-quarter management track designed to help you master our system, prove your performance, and grow into a sales leader within a fast-paced, high-growth...

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Bridgeport, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Master's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
13.1%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.9%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers in Bridgeport, CT
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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