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Sales Accounts and Business Development Managers

Sales accounts and business development managers plan, organise and undertake market research to meet the requirements of an organisation’s marketing and sales policies.

Daily Tasks

  • Keeps up to date with products and competitors.
  • Produces reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies for senior management.
  • Recruits and trains junior sales staff.
  • Handles customer accounts.
  • Compiles and analyses sales figures, prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities and undertakes market research.
  • Discusses employer’s or client’s requirements, carries out surveys and analyses customers’ reactions to product, packaging, price, etc..
  • Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold, contributes to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets.

£28,476

Entry Level Salary

£57,895

Average Salary

£107,547.18

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

999

Past two years

514

This year

3767

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

2%

Level 1

3%

Level 2

18%

Level 3

24%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

8%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

36%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

8%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

1%

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