Sales Managers

Train salespeople and assign them sales territories.

Visit people who are interested in setting up franchises of their businesses.

Set prices and discount rates.

Talk to customers about their product needs.

Oversee other sales managers and their staffs.

Direct, coordinate, and review activities of salespeople and clerical staff.

Review records and reports to determine profits. Prepare budgets.

Oversee branch stores in other countries.

Confer with marketing managers about advertising campaigns.

Advise franchise owners about the rules they must follow.

Prepare company budgets.

Represent company at meetings to promote products.

Analyze marketing potential of new store locations.

Direct product research and development.

Make sure products meet the standards of the countries that will buy them.

Inspect stores for compliance with safety and security codes.