A Few Years In - Building your resume
Hiring managers may look for up to five years of experience before hiring you for a regional sales manager job. Sales managers typically have experience in sales and related occupations such as retail associates, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, or purchasing agents (BLS). Because this is a managerial role, gaining experience in training and supervising others will benefit you. Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Engineer in Training Certification (EIT), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Certified Marketer (PCM), & Sales Management