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 California colleges that offer sales manager courses.

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West Valley College

9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA

West Valley College breeds success. The college seeks to offer one-on-one interaction between students and faculty. Many students have been successful. Last year 571 students transferred to the University of California and California State University. Additionally, 552 students were awarded Associate degrees. Tuition at West Valley College is $46 per unit for California residents.

The college host students from 25 countries that will become future global leaders. Classes are offered on a 143 acre campus in Saratoga, California which is at the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Student enrollment is currently over 11,000. There are 166 full-time professors and 275 associate faculty members. Currently, there are 58 associate degree programs offered as well as 91 certificate programs. West Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

West Valley College is an excellent place to start a new career. No matter if you just finished high school or are looking to start a second career, West Valley College offers a career program right for you. Programs are offered in Administration of Justice, Business, Child Studies, Community Education, Computer Application Programs, Computer Arts, Animation, Computer Information Systems, Court Reporting, Interior Design, Geospatial Technology, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, and Park Management.

Athletic competition helps to create all-around individuals that succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Sports breed a strong work ethic through practice. West Valley College offers baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.

Students Enrolled in the Sales Manager Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (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

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

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