R350,267
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 70k
MEDIAN
ZAR 350k
90%
ZAR 886k
The average salary for a General Sales Manager is R350,267
Base Salary
R70k - R886k
Bonus
R6k - R117k
Profit Sharing
R-3 - R986k
Commission
R18k - R369k
Total Pay
R72k - R983k
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What Do General Sales Managers Do?
General Sales Manager Tasks
- Plan and implement sales programs for one or more of the company's product line.
- Ensure execution of the developed sales strategies, plans and advertising and promotional programs.
- Develop, forecast and monitor budget and utilize operational resources.
- Maintain contact with key markets by visiting and investigating the operations and local conditions.
- Manage and train sales staff, implement sales incentive programs and goals to increase employee performance.
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Gender Breakdown
Male
74.5%
Female
25.5%
This data is based on 98 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
45%
Dental
4%
Vision
3%
None