Sales manager recruiting
Hire a sales manager who lives near your office. RecruitJet finds, interviews and reference-checks candidates in any state.
About 47,300 openings a year across the US, on average, as people retire or change jobs. Employment is projected to grow 4% over 2025–35.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Sales managersWhat does a sales manager do in a small business?
- Leads, hires and coaches the sales team.
- Sets targets, forecasts revenue and runs the pipeline review.
- Works on key accounts and pricing with the owner.
Why the right hire matters
- A team that hits its number. Targets, coaching and pipeline reviews happen every week.
- Forecasting. You know what revenue is coming.
- Hiring. Good reps get hired and weak ones get coached or replaced.
What do we screen sales managers for?
- A record of leading a team that hit its number
- Experience selling to customers like yours
- References from past employers, checked before you meet them
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Interview against your job description
- References from past employers
- Work history and dates
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Background check, with the candidate's consent
This is recruiter screening. Your own hiring checks still apply.
What does a sales manager earn?
It depends on where the job is. Three things move pay from state to state.
Cost of living
Pay tends to sit above the national average in high-cost states and metros, and below it where living costs are lower.
Local demand
Where more employers are hiring for a role than there are candidates, offers rise.
On-site, hybrid or remote
On-site roles are priced by the local market. Remote roles draw on a wider pool, which changes what candidates expect.
Contact us for a current salary benchmark for your state and role.
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How much does it cost to hire a sales manager through a recruiter?
How long does it take to hire a sales manager?
What does a sales manager earn?
Do you place temporary or contract sales managers?
Tell us who you need and when
- A shortlist of interviewed, reference-checked candidates, typically within 10 business days of kickoff
- One fee, paid on placement
- A free 90-day replacement guarantee
Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.
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