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 California colleges that offer sales manager courses.

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North Iowa Area Community College

8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard, San Diego, CA

North Iowa Area Community College, located in Mason City, Iowa, was founded in 1918 and originally known as Mason City Junior College. The school was the first two year institution in the state and operated out of a high school until it was given a new location in the Memorial University Building.

NIACC was given a new home in downtown Mason City and renamed to its current in 1965 through legislation enacted by the state that created a system of two year colleges.  North Iowa Area CC was given a permanent home in 1970 where it continues to operate.

Academics

North Iowa Area Community College is a public two year institution that offers a variety of programs that allow for academic transfer, career training, or adult and continuing education. Academic transfer programs provide the first two years of a four year education, after the completion of which earned credits may be transferred to four year institutions in order to continue one' education.

Vocational training programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate that assists in the pursuit of long term employment in one's chosen high demand field or industry. Adult and continuing education courses allow adults to pursue education or career development options as desired or needed.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Insurance
• Carpentry
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

North Iowa Area Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individual interested in joining. Students should be at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma, and should submit an application, transcripts, and test scores, as well as pay all associated fees. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Early participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor are encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are awarded based on need as determined by the information a student provides on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $59750

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

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $72990

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

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $60710

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