Sales Manager Jobs in Ankeny, IA

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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Sales Manager in Training

  • Clive, IA (13 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Clive, IA (13 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 8 days ago

If youre driven, ambitious, and ready to take control of your career, Erie Homes Sales Manager in Training (MIT) program is your opportunity to step into leadershipfast....

Assistant Manager of Perishables

  • Pleasant Hill, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 14 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Area Sales Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Area Sales Manager** We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together....

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Manager, Business Development - United States

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Business Development Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

A well known and respected TOP Commercial General Contractor is looking to add a Business Development Manager to join their rapidly growing team. This company develops a wide range of high end...

Territory Manager - Des Moines

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 22 hours ago

Essential Functions: Meets or exceed Stonhard's minimum activity standards for quotes and orders as set by Stonhard sales management. Perform project manager responsibilities at the installation...

Territory Manager - Des Moines

  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 23 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Join Our Team as a Territory Manager - Where Passion Meets...

Associate Territory Manager - Des Moines, Iowa

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary Job Description We are the makers of possible! BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and...

Sales, Territory Manager - Sleep & Respiratory Care (Kansas City, IA, NE)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Sales, Territory Manager - Sleep & Respiratory Care (Kansas City, IA, NE) Job Description Sales, Territory Manager, Sleep & Respiratory Care (Kansas City, IA, NE) Be an integral part of the...

Sales Manager - Steel Fabrication

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago

seeking a driven Sales Manager to help expand our steel fabrication and plate processing business....

Specialty Sales Team Leader - Ankeny / Mills Civic/ Urbandale

  • Urbandale, IA (9 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (9 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 3 days ago

The pay range per hour is $21.75 - $37.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and...

Territory Sales Manager - Des Moines, IA

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Level: Technical Leadership-T1 Job Description: Territory Sales Manager - Grocery Des Moines, Iowa Must live within the territory bounds The Territory Sales Manager (TSM) role is an entry point...

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Sales Territory Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Sales Territory Manager | Des Moines, IA Midwest Motor Express (MME), (SCAC "AACT"), the Midwest operating region of AAA Cooper Transportation, is immediately hiring a Full-Time Sales Territory...

Territory Sales Manager - Bilingual

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 4 days ago

About Us International Money Express (NASDAQ: IMXI) is a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative fintech and digital services company specializing in wire transfer and financial products for...

Commercial Manager

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA
  • 5 days ago

Commercial Manager Description Title: Commercial Manager Department: Operation 1 Location: Ankeny, IA Supervisor: Senior Manager of Commercial Management FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status:...

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Ankeny, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Ankeny, IA 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 Ankeny, IA
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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