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The most researched job profiles have been identified in 6 countries. For every profile, the related skills have been listed.

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For every country the most researched job profiles are presented providing information on the related qualifications, knowledge, skills, competences and personal attitude.

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NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:
Sales manager
Description of the job profile
Foster, negotiate and finish commercial operations on behalf of a client (business) and manage the administrative and accounting issues of their commercial transactions according to the existing legislation and to the specificities established by the client-business.
Economical sector
Tertiary
Country
Spain
Qualifications required
Higher education of at least two years or university degree:
- Bachelor of Business Management
- Bachelor of Commerce
- VT Degree in Commercial Management and Marketing
- VT Degree in Commerce
Total number of training hours
1000 to 6000
Knowledge
Knowledge Description Level
Accounting Knowledge of business transactions Level 6
Business and Economics Negotiation sales price and discounts Level 5
Law Knowledge of specific rules to promote a product or a service in a territory Level 4
Sales and Marketing Identifying objectives, strategies and action plans to improve sales and earnings. Commercial research. Level 6
Sciences and Mathematics Ability to interpret statistics Level 5
Supervising others Knowledge of team management Level 5
Skills
Skill Description Level
Competences
Competence Description Level
Previous Experience
Most companies have their own sales strategy so no previous experience is required, but specific training will be normally provided by the company.
Personal Attitude
Extrovert, comfortable when talking to unknown people.

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