Sales Manager Courses

A Sales Manager is a business discipline utilizing communication, psychology, and business know-how to help an organization achieve revenue objectives. A professional sales manager is responsible for managing a sales team, cultivating business, recruiting, training, establishing sales targets, and leadership. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer sales manager courses.

Moreno Valley College

400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA

Moreno Valley College, located in Moreno Valley, California, established in 2010 to provide additional support in the Riverside Community College District. The school is also a member of the California Community Colleges System, which operates and funds 112 two year institutions throughout the state, of which the school is the 11th. The school was given accreditation in 2010 and meets the standards of a two year college established by the state. The school is joined by Riverside City College and Norco College in forming the Riverside Community College District.

Academics

Students attending Moreno Valley College will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or career training offered by the institution. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that matched the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to four year institutions to continue that education and eventually earn a degree. Students applying to California institutions will find transfer agreements in place that ease or guarantee admission to public institutions in the UC or CSU systems. Application to out of state or private schools will require varying admissions standards to be met and should be discussed with a counselor.

Career training programs focus on high demand fields that allow students to enter the workforce upon completion to pursue long term employment. Individuals will receive a mixture of traditional and practical education, with practical courses providing a safe controlled environment for the development of skills and abilities necessary to perform duties in a given field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Dental Assistant
• Liberal Arts
• Human Services
• Medical Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Moreno Valley College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll if he or she meets the minimum criteria for enrollment, completes an application, and pays associated fees. Students should be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent, and they should provide transcripts and test scores if available. Additionally, participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged in order to become familiar with the campus and to discuss program enrollment and personal goals. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration in order to determine the starting level of general education courses the student must take.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid is awarded based on need which is determined through the information a student provides on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will then be used by the financial aid department to determine aid program eligibility and awards when constructing a financial aid packet. Scholarships may also be pursued from private, non-school sources through application, and may be awarded for a variety of reasons. Aid must be applied for prior to each semester and should be submitted in a timely fashion to ensure that aid is received when needed.

Students Enrolled in the Sales Manager Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Moreno Valley College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Description

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Description

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.5% from 2014 to 2024

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Description

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).