Sales Manager Jobs in Detroit, MI

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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Local Sales Manager (2)

  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 11 hours ago

The Sales Manager must have exceptional new business and digital skills and be able to produce strategies that are capable of growing advertising dollars....

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Direct Sales Manager - Base Salary + Full Benefits

  • Safe Haven Security
  • Shelby Township, MI (22 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shelby Township, MI (22 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago

We are looking to add a TALENTED, HARD-WORKING Sales Manager to our growing team! We're looking for a motivated, go-getter with some real HUSTLE!...

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Regional Sales Manager, Zoecon Professional Products (Vector)

  • Central Garden and Pet
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Our Central Life Sciences Zoecon Professional Products team is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to cover the mosquito control business in the Great Lakes area....

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Payments Sales Leader, Tempus Technologies

  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Position Overview Founded in 1987, Tempus Technologies is the expert leader of secure payments at the point of interaction. We're committed to developing exceptional point-of-sale payment...

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Regional Sales Manager, Automotive

  • Lufthansa
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Tasks As the Regional Sales Manager, Automotive, you will perform the following duties: Drive commercial growth by promoting and securing emergency logistics solutions globally, with a focus on North...

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District Sales Manager, Enterprise

  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Detroit, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 16 hours ago

As a District Sales Manager, you will lead a team of field sellers and to help formulate and execute a strategy to maximize business growth....

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Sales Manager II

  • EnerSys
  • Novi, MI (24 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Novi, MI (24 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 17 hours ago

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSysa global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the...

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Commercial Sales Manager

  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Clinton Township, MI (16 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton Township, MI (16 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

As the Commercial Sales Manager at AutoZone, you'll be the driving force behind our business to business (B2B) growth strategy, championing customer relationships and leading a high-performing team....

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General Sales Manager

  • Lithia & Driveway
  • Novi, MI (22 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Novi, MI (22 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Manage daily activity of Sales Managers and sales staff using the daily work plan in LSMS to ensure sales volume and productivity goals are met....

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District Sales Manager - Allied Air

  • Lennox International
  • Livonia, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago

What Drives Success WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING As a District Sales Manager, you will be responsible for effectively managing relationships with Allied distributor partners across your designated territory...

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Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

  • American Eagle
  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 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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Variable Sales Manager

  • Lithia & Driveway
  • Farmington, MI (19 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington, MI (19 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Dealership: L0405 Suburban CDJR Farmington Hills What You'll Do Sales Process Management Ensure salespeople are engaging directly with the customer and engage directly with customer themselves....

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Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Market

  • Cornerstone onDemand
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

Regional Sales Manager-Mid-Market Position Overview We are seeking a driven Mid-Market / Lower Enterprise Account Executive to manage a high-opportunity territory focused on organizations up to 5,000...

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Business Development Manager

  • Hutchinson
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Reporting to the VP Corporate Business Development, your role is to position Hutchinson and develop business on new products related to the Group expertise: Fluid & thermal management, sealing,...

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Senior Small CL Sales Manager (Eastern Michigan)

  • Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago

Our Small Commercial department is seeking a Senior Small Commercial Sales Manager to join our growing team in Eastern Michigan....

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Detroit, MI

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Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI
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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