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Degrees and Schools
Many schools offer degrees in relevant subjects such as management, marketing and business. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are available.
Classes
Students typically study the following subjects:
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Management
- Sales
- Communications
- Psychology
Online Classes and Programs
Online undergraduate and graduate degrees are available in management, marketing and business. Prospective online students should look for schools which have received accreditation from agencies approved by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education.
Employment Requirements
Some non-retail sales supervisors have a bachelor's degree or an associate degree in management, marketing, business or in the social sciences. Also, computer skills are important for the occupation. Individuals who have college degrees can typically enter management training programs without having a lot of experience.
Some of the primary employment sectors for non-retail sales supervisors are wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers; professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers; the postal service, finance, insurance, and machinery, equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers.
How to Evaluate Schools and Programs
The answers to the following questions can help students select the appropriate school:
- Training - Does the program include an externship?
- School's Reputation - Does the school have a good reputation with local employers?
- Job Placement - Are students provided job placement services? Do employers of non-retail sales supervisors recruit students at the school? Does the school provide job fairs?
- Curriculum - What types of electives are offered?
- Financial Aid - What types of financial aid are available? Is the school qualified to provide federal financial aid?
- Accreditation - Is the school accredited by an agency which has been approved by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education?
Non-Retail Sales Supervisors Job Description
Non-retail sales supervisors oversee salespersons who sell industrial items or services such as advertising or financial. Some non-retail sales supervisors oversee customer service representatives, sales engineers, wholesale salespersons, stock clerks and order fillers. Some sales worker supervisors develop budgets, create sales-incentive programs and approve sales contracts. They also interview, hire and train employees.
Shown below are some of the responsibilities of non-retail sales supervisors:
- Assign specific duties to employees
- Create work schedules
- Collaborate with managers to create strategies for increasing sales
- Resolve customer complaints
- Assist staff with complicated tasks
- Monitor sales staff to see if sales goals have been achieved
- Create sales and inventory reports for management and budget departments
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