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What Sales Managers Do
Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams.
Work Environment
Sales managers often are required to travel. Most sales managers work full time, and they often have to work additional hours on evenings and weekends.
How to Become a Sales Manager
Most sales managers have a bachelor’s degree and work experience as a sales representative.
Pay
Job Outlook
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State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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