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Sales Manager market brief · Columbia, MO

# Sales Manager Jobs in Columbia, MO

40 sales manager openings are live in the Columbia, MO area from 32 employers, led by Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc., Knapheide Truck Equipment, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. The middle half of posted salaries runs $51,150–$80,000 a year (median $60,000), from the 53% of listings that disclose pay. 15% of listings accept remote work.

Data updated Nov 5, 2026

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## Role and market snapshot

A quick read on demand before you open the live listings

**Tracked jobs**
: 40
: Live sales manager openings currently tracked in the Columbia market.

**Companies hiring**
: 32
: Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.

**Median compensation**
: $60,000
: 53% of listings provide usable compensation data.

## Market analysis

Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market

Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.

Level mix

### Career ladder

[Entry-level](/jobs/sales-manager/locations/columbia-mo/entry-level)17 jobs

Mid-level2 jobs

Senior3 jobs

Level coverage is 55%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.

30-day window

### Demand and salary

Current jobs

40

Hiring employers

32

Salary coverage

53%

Median experience

2.0 years

Within this market

### Employer tier lens

Startups & growing teams

17

13 companies · $54,800 median

Established employers

7

6 companies · $85,000 median

Coverage-gated

### Salary distribution

P25

$51,150

P50

$60,000

P75

$80,000

P90

$93,000

Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.

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### Turn this market signal into momentum

Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now.

- Open live sales manager listings in Columbia
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach

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## Turn this market brief into a live search.

Use the signal

The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare sales manager opportunities in Columbia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.

- 40 live roles tracked in this market.
- 32 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.

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## A practical market plan for Sales Manager in Columbia

Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.

1. 01Read the demand 40 sales manager openings across 32 employers establish the current Columbia opportunity set.
2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
3. 03Prioritize employers Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view.
4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.

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## Where this market is hiring

Move from the Columbia market view into active employers and representative sales manager openings

Employer activity · 32 companies

### Who is hiring in this market

The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.

[![Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cumulusmedia.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F10%2Fcropped-android-chrome-512x512-2-180x180.png&sig=YvhUJdILnko8wO8kmyKsnsrDlbktrBZAqAkY3P527R0) Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc.Startups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/cumulus-media-new-holdings-inc)
Knapheide Truck EquipmentEmployer profile2Open roles
![Liberty Mutual Insurance logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dlibertymutualinsurance.com%26sz%3D128)
Liberty Mutual InsuranceEmployer profile2Open roles

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)Established employers2Open roles

OSL Retail ServicesStartups & growing teams2Open roles
[![Rush Enterprises logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Frushenterprises.com%2Frush-enterprises-favicon.ico) Rush EnterprisesStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/rush-enterprises)
Socket Telecom LLCEmployer profile2Open roles
[![Zimmer Communications logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzimmercommunications.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=kZaNOsSMer8JxNajm9vzoHqCei0n-RtnP79bCTFTfi4) Zimmer CommunicationsStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/zimmer-communications)

Live opportunity sample · 24 of 40 matches

### Representative openings

Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data.

[Account Executive/Marketing Consultant-ColumbiaLive roleZimmer CommunicationsColumbia, Missouri$60,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/account-executive-marketing-consultant-columbia-at-zimmer-4759966f-6002-5a3f-af3e-ae4a0c37ebe2)[Account Executive/Marketing Consultant-Jefferson CityLive roleZimmer CommunicationsJefferson City, Missouri$60,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/account-executive-marketing-consultant-jefferson-city-at-zimmer-9cc78be9-778d-5dd5-bb74-31e169da1512)[Sales ManagerEntry-levelMilan Laser Hair RemovalColumbia, MissouriPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sales-manager-at-milan-laser-hair-removal-098205bd-5150-5bfd-bbda-3d39fcf5b634)[Insurance Sales Representative - State Farm Agent Team MemberLive roleStephanie Wilmsmeyer State FarmColumbia, Missouri$60,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/insurance-sales-representative-state-farm-agent-team-member-at-b323c630-eb0d-5645-bf33-f2e2d71416e6)[Membership & Sales ManagerLive roleAnytime Fitness - David Atkins - Parent AccountColumbia, MissouriPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/membership-and-sales-manager-at-anytime-fitness-david-atkins-parent-55a91ddf-bf9c-58d4-98f0-e421297072f1)[Sales ManagerLive rolePremium Brands Opco LLCColumbia, MissouriPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sales-manager-at-premium-brands-opco-llc-5f4ac6d0-69df-51bb-93de-4c1340994cba)[Parts Sales Representative Front CounterEntry-levelRush EnterprisesJefferson City, Missouri$40,000Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/parts-sales-representative-front-counter-at-rush-enterprises-49522138-795c-578c-8041-c8a0d2c911a5)[Law Enforcement Sales RepresentativeLive roleOdle SalesColumbia, MissouriPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/law-enforcement-sales-representative-at-odle-sales-0ef26f1b-a50a-5136-91e1-3874bafb78df)
#### More sales manager openings in Columbia

- [Outside Sales Representative · Spectrum](/job/outside-sales-representative-at-spectrum-24b4969b-d2e6-531f-a387-3e4a4acf18a3)
- [Senior Account Executive · Ace Hardware Corporation](/job/senior-account-executive-at-ace-hardware-corporation-c1efa8a4-90a3-50a3-b23a-35298d2f5f48)
- [Outside Sales Representative · National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)](/job/outside-sales-representative-at-national-federation-of-independent-a196d670-d891-51c5-a941-12755992ec1a)
- [Area Sales Manager · OSL Retail Services](/job/area-sales-manager-at-osl-retail-services-d2ce3d99-49dc-5442-8d60-f9af7a09abcc)
- [Local Sales Manager · K. Hovnanian Homes](/job/local-sales-manager-at-k-hovnanian-homes-57b565e6-fe52-57af-990f-0cede7c2d964)
- [Mediacom OSL Direct Sales Representative - Columbia · OSL Retail Services](/job/mediacom-osl-direct-sales-representative-columbia-at-osl-retail-5614b6f4-9067-5e63-bd62-3d184e1efe92)
- [Central Investment Advisors Sales Manager · Central Bancompany](/job/central-investment-advisors-sales-manager-at-central-bancompany-21a0f039-2648-5f1d-8ea9-c2c35cd9138a)
- [Territory Sales Manager - Columbia MO · Right Coast Medical](/job/territory-sales-manager-columbia-mo-at-right-coast-medical-fa2887a0-86e8-5569-8144-b55193f84536)
- [Sales Representative - Uniform · Cintas](/job/sales-representative-uniform-at-cintas-1bf01924-ddde-504d-a0c2-1ff9e4a143ac)
- [Inside Sales Representative- Advertising Executive (Remote) · Guide Book Publishing](/job/inside-sales-representative-advertising-executive-remote-at-guide-49fbbfe9-8006-5d4c-92e3-9b6ada6c948e)
- [Outside Sales Representative (Entry Level/ Salary & Commission) · Socket Telecom LLC](/job/outside-sales-representative-entry-level-salary-and-commission-at-5d6c4c6e-cfbc-53fd-ba4e-a78a19222b45)
- [Multi Dwelling Account Executive · Socket Telecom LLC](/job/multi-dwelling-account-executive-at-socket-telecom-llc-731d36b9-bcca-5203-80e3-39022218c750)
- [Remote Inside Sales Representative · Liberty Mutual](/job/remote-inside-sales-representative-at-unavailable-3b6d23e3-c234-51a3-bab1-ab208085e788)
- [Senior Account Executive · The N2 Company](/job/senior-account-executive-at-the-n2-company-cebaeb55-aec4-5c6d-8f49-89cd837af62a)
- [Senior Account Executive · N2 - All Jobs](/job/senior-account-executive-at-n2-all-jobs-2782a18c-2829-5094-a251-007d19257f1d)
- [Remote Inside Sales Representative · Liberty Mutual Insurance](/job/remote-inside-sales-representative-at-liberty-mutual-insurance-8fac92fa-d990-5ff5-9129-a74feb62d866)

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## Sales Manager jobs in Columbia: what applicants need to know

Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.

1. 01### How many sales manager jobs are open in Columbia? Metaintro tracks 40 live sales manager openings from 32 employers in the Columbia, MO area over the last 30 days.
2. 02### What do sales manager jobs in Columbia pay? The median posted salary is $60,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $51,150 to $80,000. Based on the 53% of current listings that disclose pay.
3. 03### Which companies are hiring for sales manager jobs in Columbia? Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc., Knapheide Truck Equipment, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) have the most open sales manager roles here right now, out of 32 hiring employers.

## Continue with the next market signal

Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster

Nearby cities

Compare Sales Manager demand around Columbia.

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Related roles

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