General Sales Manager Salary

Updated: 2 Jun 2012
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Salary$31,424 - $113,402  
   
Bonus$494.43 - $29,976  
Profit Sharing$981 - $15,227  
Commission$1,237 - $51,230  
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$32,002 - $132,942  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 2 Jun 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,915
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Salary Range

Fastenal Company$24,328 - $50,894
Macy's, Inc.$31,447 - $42,729
Hampton Inn$29,450 - $43,500
Hilton Worldwide$40,675 - $57,950
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Popular Industries

Salary Range

Auto/Car Dealership$33,985 - $132,356
Hotel and Hospitality Management$34,089 - $103,518
Retail$34,756 - $125,226
Manufacturing and Distribution$36,694 - $120,854
Industrial Supplies$34,439 - $113,216

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Key Statistics for General Sales Manager Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
23%
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Male
77%
male alumni
Salary:$35,003 - $61,201 $47,483 - $88,966
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
1%
1-4 years
23%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
32%
20 years or more
21%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 73% dental benefits Dental: 54%
vision benefits Vision: 37% employee benefits None: 25%

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Career Path for General Sales Manager Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

General Sales Manager

Salary Range

$32,002 - $132,942
payscale
Sales Associate
$15,541 - $56,004
General / Operations Manager
$31,939 - $116,211
Retail Sales Manager
$24,052 - $79,881
 
Common Future Jobs

General Sales Manager

Salary Range

$32,002 - $132,942
payscale
General / Operations Manager
$31,939 - $116,211
Sales Director
$41,992 - $163,276
National Sales Manager
$49,422 - $140,300
 

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General Sales Manager Job Description

People with the job title General Sales Manager typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Plans and implements sales programs for either some or all of the company's product line. Ensure execution of the developed sales strategies, plans and advertising or promotional programs. Ensure activities are in accordance to the developed sales objectives. Evaluate new product and international market opportunities and provide analysis to management for decision making. Maintain contact with key markets by visting and investigating of the operating and local conditions.

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