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 Ohio colleges that offer sales manager courses.

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Owens Community College

Also known as Owens State Community College

1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH

Owens Community College is a state community college located just a few miles from downtown Toledo in Northwest Ohio, offering 130 different academic programs. Owens Community College offers continuing education and corporate training, in addition to its associate's degree or transfer programs. The Owens Corporate Training team models its services on professional training techniques endorsed by the Learning Resource Network (LERN).

Owens has two campus locations and several learning centers in the area. Classes are offered during the day, at night and on weekends, with many programs available online. The college's faculty members are excellent instructors and also practitioners of their field, with real-world knowledge.

Owens Community College has a Center for Professional Learning and Leadership, which provides teaching and learning-centered speakers and workshops that provide information and resources for enhancing student success. It also fosters best practices for teaching and learning, and facilitates professional development of faculty, students and staff.

History

Owens Community College was founded in 1965 as a technical institute. It became a technical college in 1967. It was chartered as a state community college in 1994, as part of a district that includes Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Ottawa and Sandusky counties. Since 1994, Owens Community College has become the fastest-growing institution of higher education in Northwest Ohio.

Academics

The academic calendar for Owens Community College follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

Schools and departments at Owens Community College include:

• School of Arts & Sciences
• School of Business & Information Systems
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Nursing
• School of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
• School of Technology
• Fine Arts and Performing Arts Department
• Natural Sciences Technologies
• Skilled Trades Technologies
• Transportation Technologies
• Workforce and Community Services

Student Life

Students at Owens Community College can connect with others through many student activities, and more than 100 student clubs and organizations, as well as athletics and volunteer projects.  Student groups cover interest areas such as health technologies, academics and education, honor societies, culture, religion, and more. Intramural sports at Owens include flag football, dodge ball, basketball, softball and volleyball.

Traditions

The school colors for Owens Community College are red and white. The athletic teams for Owens are nicknamed the "Express."

Athletics

The "Express" athletic teams compete in eight intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Soccer

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Owens Community College has campus locations in Perrysburg Township and Findlay and learning centers in downtown Toledo and Maumee.

Community Life

Popular educational programs that Owens Community College offers to the community include:

• Computer Training
• Drug Free Workplace
• Green Programs
• Health Care
• Leadership Series
• Manufacturing Processes

The Owens Community College Office of Government Relations serves as a liaison between local community members and elected officials. It provides leadership for local, state and federal legislation, and is involved in many activities to advance this mission.

Students Enrolled in the Sales Manager Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Owens Community College offers an associate's degree program in sales manager.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

Salary & Wages

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $66610

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $66050

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $68070

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