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Occupational Report for Sales Managers (11-2022) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Employment Outlook for Sales Managers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Sales Managers There are 26 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Samples Manager 2/4/10 Beaverton
Sr. Business Relationship Manager (3339354) 2/2/10 Salem
District Sales Manager - Pendleton, Or - Z 2/2/10 Pendleton
Sales Executive, Select Job 1/28/10 Lake Oswego
Strategic Business Unit Director, World-Wide Rentals & Sales 1/27/10 Newberg DOE, Neg.
Associate Product Manager 1/27/10 Wilsonville
District Sales Manager 1/27/10 Eugene
Territory Manager (Sales Representative) / Trade Marketing ( Or) 1/26/10 Salem
Pharmaceutical Primary Care Sales Representative-Neuroscience-Corvallis Or 1/21/10 Corvallis
Service Manager 2 (3334652) 1/19/10 Wilsonville
Sales Credit Manager (3333479) 1/15/10 Eugene
Research Sales Representative 1/14/10 Eugene And Corvallis
Regional General Manager - Energy 1/13/10 Lake Oswego
Local Channel Manager 2 1/12/10 Beaverton
District Manager 1/12/10 Salem
Client Services Manager For Northwest 1/8/10 Lake Oswego
Branch Manager For Staffing / Recruiting Company 1/5/10 Hillsboro $40,000/yr DOE
Traveling Inventory Manager 1/1/10 Salem
Sales And Marketing Manager #Smmfg0r91116a 1/1/10 Forest Grove
Sales / Manager 12/28/09 Eugene And Springfield $27,000/yr to $32,000/yr DOE
Vice President Sales - Oregon #17820 12/24/09 Portland
Sales Manager 1 12/15/09 Beaverton
W F F Sales Credit Manager #3323416 12/12/09 Gresham DOE
Business Development Manager - Latin America 12/11/09 Wilsonville
Sales And Marketing Manager 11/21/09 Forest Grove DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Sales Managers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Sales Managers
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $26.02 $33.50 $45.89 $64.27 NA $52.47 $109,142
Multnomah / Washington 28.21 36.21 51.70 66.49 NA 55.49 115,418
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 25.37 34.40 44.32 61.03 NA 50.19 104,406
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 23.88 30.02 40.16 50.75 63.87 42.30 87,985
Lane 20.91 28.22 38.51 61.95 NA 49.49 102,936
Clackamas 26.11 34.31 45.97 62.19 NA 51.23 106,564
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Sales Managers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 3,534 4,001 467 13.2% 47 70 116
Multnomah / Washington 2,118 2,407 289 13.6% 29 42 71
Clackamas 442 496 54 12.2% 5 9 14
Lane 268 293 25 9.3% 3 5 8
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 212 234 22 10.4% 2 4 6
Jackson / Josephine 202 241 39 19.3% 4 4 8
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 127 161 34 26.8% 3 3 6
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 113 122 9 8.0% 1 2 3
Douglas 35 39 4 11.4% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 26 31 5 19.2% 1 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 26 31 5 19.2% 1 1 1
Klamath / Lake 25 26 1 4.0% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 24 30 6 25.0% 1 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 17 20 3 17.6% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 17 17 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 13 17 4 30.8% 0 0 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Sales Managers
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 3,534
Total, All Industries Private 3,523
Construction Private 57
Construction of Buildings Private 38
Manufacturing Private 665
Food Manufacturing Private 56
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 40
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 63
Foundries Private 46
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 40
Machinery Manufacturing Private 66
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 197
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 29
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 90
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 45
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 41
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 38
Wholesale Trade Private 802
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 265
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers Private 30
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 51
Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 39
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 72
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 420
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 254
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers Private 70
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers Private 49
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 117
Retail Trade Private 736
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 378
Automobile Dealers Private 347
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 83
Building Material and Supplies Dealers Private 67
Food and Beverage Stores Private 49
Grocery Stores Private 45
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Private 30
General Merchandise Stores Private 80
Department Stores Private 56
Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 38
Transportation and Warehousing Private 62
Information Private 315
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 168
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Private 65
Software Publishers Private 103
Broadcasting (except Internet) Private 66
Radio and Television Broadcasting Private 66
Telecommunications Private 45
Finance and Insurance Private 246
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 95
Depository Credit Intermediation Private 40
Nondepository Credit Intermediation Private 49
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 134
Insurance Carriers Private 78
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 56
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 113
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 56
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 257
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 75
Administrative and Support Services Private 73
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 32
Accommodation and Food Services Private 35
Accommodation Private 28
Traveler Accommodation Private 28
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 67
Personal and Laundry Services Private 39
Drycleaning and Laundry Services Private 32
Educational Requirements for Sales Managers Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Sales Managers
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
  • Apply Telephone Communication As Sales Tool
  • Conduct Customer Surveys
  • Conduct Sales Presentations
  • Conduct Staff Meeting
  • Develop Advertising Strategy
  • Develop And Conduct Telemarketing Programs
  • Develop Budgets
  • Develop Delivery And Production Schedules
  • Develop Pricing Strategy
  • Develop Records Management System And Guidelines
  • Develop Staffing Plan
  • Establish And Evaluate Employee Performance Standards
  • Evaluate Advertising Promotions
  • Make Presentations
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Oversee Sales Programs
  • Perform Organizational Accounting Or Budgeting
  • Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
  • Supervise Employees
  • Understand Sales Contracts
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Inventory Control Procedures
  • Use Negotiation Techniques As Management Tool
  • Use Sales Techniques
  • Write Sales And Informational Speeches
Schools and Training Providers for Sales Managers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Pioneer Pacific College
27501 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (503) 682-3903
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
DePaul Industries Training Centers
4950 NE Martin Luther King
Portland, OR 97211-3354
Phone: (503) 281-1289 x161
Programs of Training:
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2447
Programs of Training:
DeVry University-Oregon
Peterkort Center II - 9755 SW Barne
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 296-7468
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
DePaul Industries
4660 Portland Rd. NE, Suite 108
Salem, OR 97305-1684
Phone: (503) 856-9817
Programs of Training:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Northwest Christian University
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 343-1641
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
Klamath Community College
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 882-3521
Programs of Training:
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503) 636-8141
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-3174
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Tillamook Bay Community College
4301 Third Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
Programs of Training:
Willamette University Portland Center
1120 NW Couch Street, Suite 450
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 808-9901
Programs of Training:
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 494-7800
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Cascade College
9101 E Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97216
Phone: (503) 255-7060
Programs of Training:
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus
13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (877) 867-4748
Programs of Training:
OSU-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Corban College
5000 Deer Park Dr SE
Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 581-8600
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 506-6011
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Sales Managers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Rogue Community College
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Sales Managers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Advertising And Promotions Managers 32%
Postmasters And Mail Superintendents 31%
Supervisors And Managers Of Retail Sales Workers 29%
Supervisors And Managers Of Non-Retail Sales Workers 29%
Purchasing Managers 28%
Public Relations Managers 28%
Marketing Managers 27%
Advertising Sales Agents 22%
Wholesale And Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 21%