Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Sales Managers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Community College of Rhode Island and Bryant.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Rhode Island College and URI.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Salve Regina University.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Providence College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University, and Bryant.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Bryant, Providence College, Roger Williams University, and Salve Regina University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Providence College and Bryant.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Bryant.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Providence College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University, and Rhode Island College.
Working as a Sales Manager in Rhode Island
Sales managers oversee salespeople as they contact potential customers for companies that sell products in order to meet organizational goals. They may engage in direct sales activity, especially for high profile customers or large accounts. Read a detailed Sales Manager job description and schools overview.
The State of Rhode Island does not regulate the practices of sales managers, although regulations may apply specific to what is being sold. Voluntary certification through organizations such as Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) can add career advantage.
The Fairfield, CT chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth and the Southern New England Chapter of the American Marketing Association can provide additional professional development resources.
Major Industries
Sales managers can work for almost any company, in almost any industry. In Rhode Island and nearby states, some major industries include:
- Manufacturing, including Toys and Games
- Aerospace and Aeronautics
- Health Care and Pharmaceuticals
- Education / Universities
- Insurance
- Utilities and Cable
- Maritime / Shipping
Major Employers
A few representative employers of sales managers in Rhode Island include:
- ACS Industries Incorporated (Manufacturing)
- Amgen Incorporated (Pharmaceuticals)
- Amica Life Insurance Co (Life Insurance)
- Citizens Bank (Bank)
- CVS Pharmacy Incorporated (Drugstore)
- Colonial Cutlery International Incorporated (Wholesale)
- Cox Communications (Home Health Service)
- Eleanor Slater Hospital (Hospital)
- Electric Boat Corporation (Ship Building / Repairing)
- General Electric Company (Manufacturing Including Aircraft)
- Hasbro Incorporated (Manufacturing)
- Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace)
- Landmark Medical Center (Hospital)
- Playskool Incorporated (Manufacturing)
- Raytheon Co (Housing)
- Tiger Electronics Ltd (Manufacturing)
- United Technologies Corporation (Manufacturing Including Aircraft)
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Sort Reviews By:University Of Rhode Island • North Kingston, RI
Studying Anthropology (completion in 2007)
• 9/25/2011
"URI is a decent state school. It is only known on the national front for marine sciences and the pharmacy program, however."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | Well, my career and my degree had little to do with one another. My sales experience from college got me my job. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | URI is not acknowledged for its anthropology program. It was better than some schools, however. |
| Program Quality | 5 | Anthropology is not a strong program at URI. However, there are some very worthwhile professors who help you learn great amounts. |
| Instruction | 5 | There is little career training, although my degree did not have to do with my eventual job. Only grad school can truly prepare you for an anthropological job, I feel. |
| How Difficult | 6 | It was harder than average, but not terribly difficult. Certain professors made it harder than others. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was little hands-on work. There was lots of book work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | I was able to typically schedule my classes either t/th or mwf. There was only one semester in which I attended class 5 days/wk. |
| Academic Facilities | 4 | There was little additional info on anthropology. However, the professors had their own wealth of books and knowledge to share. |
| Social Life | 2 | I did not enjoy the social scene at URI. It was too party-focused. |
| Placement Services | 2 | URI does not really assist with job placement. I found my own job upon college completion. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | There is little to no networking through URI. The alumni system isn't great. |
Brown University • Providence, RI
Studying Business Management And Marketing (completion in 2004)
• 10/24/2011
"I feel the education I received at Brown prepared me for the “real world.” It challenged me and helped me to always stay one step ahead. That is something that I took with me to my job and has helped me become the person I am now."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I totally would, 100%. The education and training I received not only made me ready for the job market, but also allowed me to work for one the top Marketing and Sales Companies in the World. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Brown University is one of the top Schools in the US. By attending and graduating from their program, it has opened many doors for me and allowed me to enter the job market at a higher pay level. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Brown is a great University; I truly enjoyed my time there and learned so much. The professors really take time for the students and not only help you to understand the class, but to push you to open your mind and think outside the box. |
| Instruction | 10 | The preparation I was given at Brown University was excellent. In any education program you will always learn a little more through hands on experience. However, I feel with the classes that were offered at Brown and the outstanding professors, I was very prepared to enter the job market. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The Business program at Brown was very challenging and the workload was very heavy. But, it totally prepared me for the amount of work I have with my job. It enabled me to become much better at multitasking. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | With our class projects we were very hands on, and that gave us an advantage over other programs that are just book learning, | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | The school was flexible my job schedule. However, I did have to prove myself worthy of that flexibility by keeping up with my school workload. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The academic facilities were great and we had an endless supply of resources available to us. The computer labs, library, and media rooms had excellent resources. |
| Social Life | 9 | We had many social events and gatherings. The pride and school sprit was outstanding. The school sprit for the “Brown Bears” was excellent and we all took great pride in our teams. |
| Placement Services | 10 | The School was very helpful. They have job posting sites and had many career days. We had the opportunity to meet with many of the top companies. The company I’m currently working for recruited me at Brown. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The alumni network is actually great. They correspond with us and keep our information current. They send out newsletters, and there is a job posting website available to us. |
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