What is a sales and management trainee?

A sales management trainee is an entry-level hire who learns about sales management before training and helps out with management tasks for a company. They eventually earn career experience and advance to managing sales positions. Job duties may include identifying trends, analyzing competition, helping customers with problems, and learning to manage different types of people. Depending on the type of business or organization, job qualifications may include a business degree or program certification. A high school diploma is required to begin working to set policies in varying departments, handle accounts, and participate in management tasks like hiring and training. Communication and customer service skills are important to be successful.