Sales Manager
Better Hire
Birmingham, AL · Posted October 15, 2026
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Where Birmingham, AL ranks
Where Birmingham, AL placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #10Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Southeast$139k · of 33
- #14Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast52 / 100 · of 33
- #15Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Southeast54 / 100 · of 33
- #16Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Southeast1.6% · of 84
- #18Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southeast60 jobs · of 72
- #18Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Southeast46 / 100 · of 33
Rankings about sales jobs
- Best cities for sales jobs #1 New York (2,774 openings)
- Best cities for sales pay after cost of living #1 Santa Clara ($175k)
- Most requested AI skills in sales jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.1%)
- AI tools named most often in sales jobs #1 Gong (0.93%)
- Employers with the most sales jobs #1 Charter Communications (389 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 56 open sales manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $114,000 to $310,500 and the median is $211,500.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among sales managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for sales managers: 4% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
Maintain and continuously grow a book of business, with priority given to those prospective
clients that fall inside the verticals below:
Healthcare
Medicare Advantage plans
ACA Plans
Mid-Size to Large Provider groups, i.e. urology, dental, etc.
Industrial/B2B
Bearings, Machine Parts
Prospective clients should generate at minimum $75k in revenue per year
Identify and research potential clients through various channels, including networking
events, social media, and industry research.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding existing and new clients to identify and
resolve client concerns; establish and maintain current and potential client relationships
Strategically grow a customer base through prospecting and cold calling
Deliver weekly revenue forecasts with plus or minus 5-7% accuracy
Work alongside the strategy team to conduct initial sales presentations and pitch our
marketing solutions to potential clients, demonstrating how our services can address
their unique business challenges.
Manage the negotiation process and close deals, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and
agreements.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline status, and client interactions.
Provide regular updates and reports to the ELT
Meet or exceed individual sales goals and contribute to the overall success of the sales
team.