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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊMarketing Sales Supervisor
Senior-Level

Marketing Sales Supervisor

The marketing-sales bridge β€” managing teams that sell marketing services or products to clients and customers.

Career Level
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Director
VP
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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Marketing Sales Supervisors
Agriculture & ForestryProfessional Services Β· 25%Wholesale & Distribution Β· 10%Technology & Information Β· 10%Financial Services Β· 10%Manufacturing Β· 8%
Job markets for Marketing Sales Supervisors
Where Marketing Sales Supervisor jobs concentrate Β· ~400 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
SalesMarketing
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Marketing Sales Supervisor

As a Marketing Sales Supervisor, you manage a sales team that sells marketing services, advertising products, or marketing solutions to business clients. You're setting quotas, coaching sales performance, managing customer relationships, and ensuring revenue targets are met. It's a role that requires understanding both marketing products and sales management.

Your day is people and performance focused. You might start by reviewing pipeline and forecast with your team, then coach a rep on a challenging prospect, then join a call with a key account, then analyze why a deal was lost, then update leadership on quarterly progress. You need sales management skills combined with enough marketing knowledge to credibly sell marketing solutions.

The hardest part is selling something intangible. Marketing services and solutions don't have the same concrete ROI as many products β€” you're often selling outcomes that are hard to guarantee. You need to train your team to sell value and build trust, not just push products. The people who thrive here understand both marketing and sales, and can coach teams to consultative selling approaches.

What people in this role value
Working ConditionsAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Marketing Sales Supervisor
Product typeSales cycleTeam sizeCustomer segmentQuota structure
Marketing sales supervision varies based on what's being sold and to whom. Agency new business has different dynamics than media sales or MarTech sales. B2B enterprise sales have longer cycles and larger deals; SMB sales are higher volume. The level of marketing expertise required also varies β€” some products require deep marketing knowledge; others are more commoditized.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Marketing Sales Supervisors (SOC 11-2021.00, 11-2022.00), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Related rolesExplore Sales β†’
Marketing Sales SupervisorSenior Sales SpecialistSenior Sales ConsultantSales SupervisorSenior Field Sales ConsultantSenior Wireless Sales SpecialistSenior Automotive Sales Consultant (Auto Sales Consultant)Senior E-Commerce Sales AnalystSenior E-Commerce Business AnalystSenior E-Commerce Sales SpecialistSenior Business DeveloperRetail Chain Store Area SupervisorAccount Supervisor
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What it takes to advance
1
Sales strategy
Directors set go-to-market strategy, not just manage quota
2
Marketing expertise
Selling marketing solutions requires credibility as a marketing advisor
3
Revenue operations
Senior roles involve pipeline management, forecasting, territory planning
Lateral Moves
Account Director β†’
If you want to own key client relationships end-to-end
Business Development Manager β†’
If you want to focus on new client acquisition and partnerships
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What marketing products or services does this team sell?
What's the typical sales cycle and deal size?
How is the team structured and what's my span of control?
How do you measure success beyond quota attainment?
What does the relationship with marketing delivery look like?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$67K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
989K
U.S. Employment
+5.65%
10yr Growth
83K
Annual Openings

How Marketing Sales Supervisor pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingActive LearningReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionMonitoringNegotiation
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-2021.0011-2022.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Marketing Sales Supervisor

What does a Marketing Sales Supervisor do?

The marketing-sales bridge β€” managing teams that sell marketing services or products to clients and customers.

How much does a Marketing Sales Supervisor make?

Median pay for a Marketing Sales Supervisor is about $150K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $67K to $208K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Marketing Sales Supervisor need?

Core skills for this role include Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, and Active Listening.

What education do you need to be a Marketing Sales Supervisor?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

Is a Marketing Sales Supervisor in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 5.65% through 2034, with roughly 988,690 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Marketing Sales Supervisor?

Closely related roles include Sales and Marketing Director, Marketing Director, and Senior Sales Specialist.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.