Non-Retail Sales Workers

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Lead and inspire sales teams to achieve and exceed their targets.
Drive business success by optimizing sales operations and strategies.
Blend leadership with financial skills for a dynamic career path.

💰 Earn $65K-$114K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 1.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.
Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.
Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

28,200 Annually

Median Earnings

$84,980 in California

$84,570 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Coordination
Negotiation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Non-Retail Sales Workers

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years