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 Minnesota colleges that offer sales manager courses.

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St Cloud Technical and Community College

Also known as Saint Benedict

37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN

St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC) is located in Central Minnesota and was founded in 1948, the second technical college to do so in the state of Minnesota.

Located only a block from the Mississippi River, SCTCC is a short drive to scenic roads that pass through the rolling hills and gorgeous farmland of the Central MN region and only an hour to the Twin Cities metro area. The St. Cloud community has continued to grow rapidly and offers the best in education, healthcare, public transportation, and recreational activities.

SCTCC is a science and liberal arts college first and foremost, having introduced the Associate in Arts degree program in 2010. SCTCC offers students 90 study programs, including construction, computer technology, manufacturing, transportation, business management, and healthcare. More than 6,000 students are currently enrolled at SCTCC. To those students, SCTCC offers financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships, as well as payment options.

To help students acclimate to campus life, SCTCC also offers various clubs, athletic programs, and activities, as well as academic, student, and technology services.

Applying to SCTCC is a five-step process:

• Fill out and turn in the application
• Receive acceptance letter
• Take Accuplacer assessment test
• Meet with an advisor
• Attend registration

Tuition varies based on degree programs, but most classes at SCTCC are about $177 per credit hour, for both resident and non-resident students. A chart detailing tuition fees can be found at SCTCC or can be obtained by requesting information from this portal.

Students Enrolled in the Sales Manager Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Benedict has offered the following programs for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• St. Cloud, MN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $47290

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

• St. Cloud, MN
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $56340

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

• St. Cloud, MN
  • Total Employment: 990
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $63740

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