What is an online sales manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an online sales manager

1. Explore online sales manager education requirements

   Most common online sales manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.9 %

   Associate

   17.5 %

   High School Diploma

   14.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific online sales manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   E-Bay	18.86%
   Manage Inventory	5.53%
   Facebook	5.14%
   Customer Complaints	5.04%
   Search Engine Optimization	3.60%

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3. Complete relevant online sales manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New online sales managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an online sales manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real online sales manager resumes.

4. Research online sales manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage an e-bay and amazon stores.
   • Manage and run the business until the store are sold.
   • Manage the resulting transaction finances through PayPal and local bank accounts.
   • Manage online storefronts in a variety of e-commerce formats, including e-bay and direct website sales.

5. Apply for online sales manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an online sales manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams