Sales Manager Jobs in Connecticut

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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Nestlé Purina

Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - New Haven, CT

As a Territory Sales Manager for our Veterinary Sales Team, you are the face behind our brand as these providers consider Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®....

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Territory Sales Manager

  • Acrisure
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 4 hours ago

About Auris Auris is the payroll and HR partner built for small and medium-sized business who cant afford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000 business nationwide, Auris pairs easy-to-use...

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Treasury Management Sales Manager

  • Liberty Bank
  • Middletown, CT
  • 11 hours ago
  • Middletown, CT
  • 11 hours ago

SUMMARY OF THE JOB : The Treasury Management Sales Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Treasury Management Sales Officers across Connecticut and Massachusetts, with specialized...

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Territory Manager, Hospital

  • ZMC-US MA ZOLL Medical Corporation
  • Storrs, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Storrs, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Acute Care Technology At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our...

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Sales Manager, Functional Fabric Fair Event

  • RELX
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Sales Manager, Functional Fabric Event Are you passionate about leading sales teams to success? Would you enjoy working in the exciting field of events?...

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Area Sales Manager

  • Great Day Improvements: A Family of Brands
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Overview As the Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading efforts to meet or exceed company goals for profitable sales growth within a specified territory....

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Senior Customer Success Manager

  • TELUS Corp
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each...

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Sales, District Sales Leader - Mobile C-Arm Image Guided Therapy (East Zone)

  • Philips
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Job Title Sales, District Sales Leader - Mobile C-Arm Image Guided Therapy (East Zone) Job Description Lead the Philips Mobile C-arm (MOS) business towards profitable growth. Serve as the lead for...

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Health Systems Business Development Manager (Hartford, CT)

  • Lyra Health
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

About Lyra Health Lyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million...

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Offline - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

  • American Eagle
  • Danbury, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 2 days ago

YOUR ROLE As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong LOD (Leader on Duty) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily...

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Regional Sales Manager

  • Berkley
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities As a Regional Sales Manager, you'll develop medical stop loss/captive program projects and opportunities in the Northeast Region....

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Territory Sales Manager - CT

  • Global Partners
  • Avon, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Avon, CT
  • 2 days ago

The Territory Sales Manager builds and maintains business relationships with Dealer customers....

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Carbolite Sales Territory Manager (m/f/d) - North East

  • Verder Scientific Inc. USA
  • Newtown, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Newtown, CT
  • 3 days ago

For our Carbolite Business Unit, we are looking for a Territory Sales Manager (m/f/d) to develop our business in the Northeast....

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Bilingual Assistant Manager - Sales

  • Rent-A-Center Inc.
  • Bristol, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Bristol, CT
  • 3 days ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $19.55 per hour - $23.00 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Paid Time Off and Sundays Off -- We are...

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Manager, Sales

  • Forrester Research, Inc.
  • CT
  • 3 days ago
  • CT
  • 3 days ago

The Sales Manager ultimately drives sales by focusing the team on small to midsize technology vendor accounts and by developing the strategic selling skills of the team....

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.4%
Master's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
12.9%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.9%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.8%

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