Sales Manager
11 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Sales Manager pay from ERI Economic Research Institute, Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
ERI Economic Research Institute
All Manufacturing Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
General Industry Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
All Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Retail Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Financial Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Transportation and Distribution Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Wholesale Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Lodging and Hospitality Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Sales and Marketing Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)Mercer
Mercer Canadian Energy Industry Survey
CanadaRole summary
The first level sales job in the hotel. Develops new leads and researches new business potential within the local market area. Makes direct sales calls on potential clients. Typically has zero to two years of experience. Do not report management or sales trainees. Can be responsible for securing executive meetings. Alternate title could be "Executive Meeting Manager - Entry Level".
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Sales Manager salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Sales Manager pay?
- 11 surveys publish Sales Manager benchmarks, including data from ERI Economic Research Institute, Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Sales Manager pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Sales Manager varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Sales Manager?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Sales Manager ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Sales Manager pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.