Outbound coordinators typically leave the office in search of a sale.
An outbound coordinator is in charge of a company's "outside" sales, setting goals and then hiring, training and organizing a staff to meet them. As opposed to inside sales managers, outbound managers regularly leave the office to secure a client.
Basics
Outbound coordinators oversee all accounts and assign territories to their team, assisting their staff if necessary. They also keep up on trends and competition, finding creative methods of closing a deal.
Traits
An outbound coordinator needs to possess strong verbal and written communication skills. He should be driven, energetic, confident, professional and resilient.
Background
There are no set requirements to become a coordinator. Many employers will hire only candidates with proven success in outbound sales, while others require experience along with a college degree.
Prospects
Employment for sales managers is expected to grow by 15 percent from 2008 to 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While there are no firm numbers available for outbound coordinators, it is assumed these positions will grow along with the rest of the industry.
Earnings
Senior sales executives earned an average salary of anywhere from $40,000 to $120,000 per year in January 2010, according to PayScale.com.
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