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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Business Development Manager/Sales/New Account

  • Shelton, CT
  • 9 hours ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 9 hours ago

Selling Nesco is a win-win. Are you searching for a lucrative job but shudder at the thought of sitting behind a desk all day? Motivated to earn more and make your mark in a company that’s worth...

Mortgage Regional Sales Manager

  • Woodstock, CT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Woodstock, CT
  • 14 hours ago

Mortgage Regional Sales Manager Citizens is currently recruiting for a Mortgage Regional Sales Manager for the New England region....

Business Development Manager (Contractor)

  • CT
  • 17 hours ago
  • CT
  • 17 hours ago

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability...

Territory Sales Manager (Amber) - Florida

  • Chester, CT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chester, CT
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities: Territory sales managers are responsible for all aspects of sales in a given territory by managing the day-to-day business....

Territory Manager (Connecticut)

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

Summary SUMMARY The Territory Manager will be responsible for supporting BDs UCC HomeCare products with physicians, clinicians, rehabilitation & specialty accounts, and other key decision makers....

US E EA - Manager Sales Executive, AWS - Consumer Industry

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

Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and energetic sales professional with demonstrated sales success and a passion for building customer relationships within the Consumer Industry? If so, our...

Sales Manager

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company car Competitive salary Flexible schedule Paid time off Profit sharing Training & development Do you get excited about growing with...

Business Development Manager, Dealer Channel

  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview** The Business Innovation Division of FUJIFILM North America Corporation is the largest graphic distributor in the US. We deliver world class, state of the art solutions for Ink...

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Mortgage Sales Manager - Flexible, CT

  • Milford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Location:** 68 South Broad Street - Milford, Connecticut 06461 **Job Summary** The HL Enterprise Retail Sales Manager (ERSM) reports directly to the Home Lending Market Leader and is accountable for...

Senior Territory Sales Manager - Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Shelton, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview The Hubbell Premise Wiring Senior Territory Managers' primary responsibility will be to provide sales service and support to targeted End Users (with a focus on Maritime), Certified...

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North America Nuclear Business Development Manager

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago

As our Business Development Manager (BDM) for North America, you will be responsible for positioning Emerson's portfolio of nuclear qualified pressure instruments to capture customer demands tied...

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Senior Customer Success Manager, Life Sciences

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

District Sales Manager - Northeast

  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 days ago

Hologic is seeking a District Sales Manager (DSM) for our physician facing sales team....

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Business Development Manager (East) LC/MS (FIELD REMOTE Eastern US)

  • Shelton, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 5 days ago

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food,...

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GC Retail Sales Manager Store 522

  • Orange, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 5 days ago

Your Gig as a Sales Manager: Sales Leadership: Lead by example, motivating your team to exceed sales targets with a blend of effective strategies and pure passion....

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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
53.3%
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 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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