Also called: First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers, Inside Sales Supervisor
Leads a team of sales reps outside of stores, such as inside sales, insurance or wholesale.
You run a morning huddle with 10 reps, listen to recorded calls to coach them and step in to close a tough deal. You are judged on whether your team hits its numbers.
BLS May 2025: median $87,520.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. High school diploma plus strong sales experience; many have a bachelor's.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business, Marketing.
Growing slowly. BLS projects about 24,800 openings a year (2024-34).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI coaching tools review every recorded call; leading a team huddle and stepping in on tough deals stays human.
Classes: Speech and debate, Business elective, AP Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-1012.
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