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 Missouri colleges that offer sales manager courses.

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Lindenwood University

Also known as Lincoln University of Missouri

820 Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO

Lindenwood University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. LU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately eleven thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1250 to 1640 on the SAT, or 20 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits about 50 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 58 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at lindenwood.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $15,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for LU is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who wish to view more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.lindenwood.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sales Manager Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lindenwood University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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

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

• Jefferson City, MO
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $47520

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

• Jefferson City, MO
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $49510

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