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Part Sales Manager - Part Time

Springfield, IL · On-site

$15 - $15.59/hr

As a Parts Sales Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving sales performance, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring an exceptional WOW! Customer Service experience. Join a vibrant ...

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Part Sales Manager - Full Time

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$15.05 - $16.65/hr

As a Parts Sales Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving sales performance, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring an exceptional WOW! Customer Service experience. Join a vibrant ...

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Part Sales Manager - Full Time

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$15.05 - $16.65/hr

As a Parts Sales Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving sales performance, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring an exceptional WOW! Customer Service experience. Join a vibrant ...

Owens Corning

Sr Area Sales Manager

Springfield, IL · On-site

$79K - $101K/yr

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is responsible for driving profitable growth through assigned accounts by building durable, value-creating commercial partnerships. The ASM owns the ...

Owens Corning

Sr Area Sales Manager

Springfield, IL · On-site

$79K - $101K/yr

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is responsible for driving profitable growth through assigned accounts by building durable, value-creating commercial partnerships. The ASM owns the ...

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Part Sales Manager - Full Time

Lincoln, IL · On-site

As a Parts Sales Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving sales performance, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring an exceptional WOW! Customer Service experience. Join a vibrant ...

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Part Sales Manager - Full Time

Virden, IL · On-site

As a Parts Sales Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving sales performance, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring an exceptional WOW! Customer Service experience. Join a vibrant ...

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How much do sales manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for sales manager in Springfield, IL is $75,174.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,600.00 and $95,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sales manager?

Sales Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing a company's sales teams and strategies. They set sales goals, analyze data, develop training programs, and lead their teams to achieve revenue targets. Sales Managers also build relationships with clients, resolve customer complaints, and coordinate with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction. Their role is crucial in driving business growth and ensuring the company's products or services reach the right markets.

What do sales managers do?

Sales managers lead, supervise, and mentor a team of salespeople. They delegate job duties to their staff and set clear expectations and goals. The primary responsibilities of a sales manager include creating a sales plan, setting quotas for salespeople, assigning territories, and training new salespeople. They also prepare regular reports on sales figures for upper management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sales manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sales Manager, you need strong sales expertise, leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of sales strategies, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software like Salesforce, sales analytics tools, and relevant sales certifications are commonly required. Exceptional communication, motivational, and problem-solving skills help Sales Managers build cohesive teams and drive results. These skills are essential for achieving sales targets, fostering team performance, and maintaining client relationships in a competitive marketplace.

What are some common challenges sales managers face when leading a team, and how can they overcome them?

Sales Managers often encounter challenges such as motivating a diverse team, meeting ambitious targets, and adapting to rapidly changing market conditions. Successfully addressing these issues requires strong communication skills, the ability to coach and mentor team members, and a data-driven approach to track progress. Building a collaborative environment and providing regular feedback helps ensure everyone stays aligned and focused on shared goals. Leveraging technology and ongoing training can also support the team in adapting to new sales strategies and customer needs.

What is the difference between Sales Manager vs Sales Executive?

AspectSales ManagerSales Executive
ResponsibilitiesOversees sales teams, develops strategies, sets targetsGenerates leads, closes sales, maintains client relationships
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in sales leadershipBachelor's degree, sales experience
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, team managementField and office-based, client interaction
Industry UsageCommon in corporate sales departmentsCommon in retail, B2B, and direct sales roles

The main difference between a Sales Manager and a Sales Executive lies in their scope of responsibilities. Sales Managers focus on leading teams and strategic planning, while Sales Executives primarily handle direct sales and client interactions. Both roles require sales experience and relevant credentials, but their focus and daily tasks differ significantly.

How much does a sales manager get paid?

The average salary for a sales manager varies by industry and experience but typically ranges from $60,000 to $120,000 annually. In larger companies or high-demand sectors, salaries can exceed $150,000, often supplemented with bonuses and commissions based on sales performance.
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Infographic showing various Sales Manager job openings in Springfield, IL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,174 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Territory Sales Manager-Turf and Ornamental-Midwest-REMOTE

Springfield, IL • On-site

Brandt Consolidated, Inc.
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$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Description: Turf and Ornamental Territory Sales Manager

Summary/Objective

The Turf & Ornamental (T & O) Territory Sales Manager will provide agronomic support, maintain and develop customer relationships, and manage sales within the designated area. This position will work with approved distributors in their territory on training, education, product knowledge and basic day to day business objectives. This job requires the ability to direct sell, consult, and work with a variety of customers on Turf and Ornamental needs.


The Turf & Ornamental (T & O) Territory Sales Manager will report to the T&O Sales Director. This position will work in the in the Midwest (IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO,KS, KY, OH, WI) which include designated accounts as well as targeted goals to grow the T&O business in that region. 

 Essential Functions

  • Provide T&O support to established customers
  • Calls on regular or prospective customers to generate new business
  • Manage pricing, marketing, and budgets within the designated area
  • Continue to work with approved distributors and sales representatives on continuing the growth and promotion of all BRANDT product lines to existing and potential new end users
  • Assist approved distributors through marketing on all sales materials, product events and promotion of the BRANDT brands
  • Attend, set up and/or initiate group sales events including but not limited to open houses, lunch and learns, state events, regional events, and national events
  • Present BRANDT products and services to new distributors within the assigned territory 
  • Build and provide necessary programs and information for the end users need in the Turf and Ornamental industry 
  • Ability to answer questions concerning products, sales, and research information 
  • Builds and develops long-term relationships with customers, peers and suppliers
  • Provide problem solving and understanding of customer needs to reach customers’ goals and expectations
  • Ability to analyze and investigate then resolve customer issues
  • Ability to prepare and submit reports to manager regarding sales objectives


Required Competencies

Teamwork/Collaboration Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Leadership

Customer Focus

Independent Self-Starter

Ability to multitask 

Proficiency in Excel and Word


Supervisory Responsibility

Not applicable to this position. 

 

Work Environment

The Turf & Ornamental (T & O) Territory Sales Manager will be required to work within their designated territory, predominately will be at the customer and distributor’s locations. This position will require to be in an outdoor or professional office setting. 

Classification/Expected Hours of Employment

This position is a full-time position and is exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements under federal and all applicable state or local laws. Days and hours of work are based needs of customers and distributors. 

Travel

This position requires up to 75% travel within their designated territory. 

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, agronomy or similar two to five plus years of experience in agricultural area
  • Basic knowledge of the Turf and Ornamental industry with specifics in plant nutrition is required
  • Experience in turf and ornamental sales or related agricultural field
  • Mathematical skills to convert and read labels to calculate rates as needed
  • Intermediate computer and software skills required.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 


Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.