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Sales Managers in Tennessee

Sales managers plan and direct the distribution of products or services to customers. They establish sales territories, set quotas and goals, and develop training programs for sales representatives In Tennessee the median pay is $128,040 a year, 14% below the national median of $148,270.

$128,040median pay in Tennessee, per year
$90,920–$173,500middle half earn
12,270employed in Tennessee
$148,270U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Tennessee

690open roles like this on employer career sites, 148 in Tennessee or remote
109employers hiring
234posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CA · NYwhere most openings are

Openings in Tennessee and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingNegotiationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion

Knowledge areas

Sales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesComputers and Electronics

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Sales Managers.

Licenses and training in Tennessee

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O*NET-SOC 11-2022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.