Best way to earn more as a Sales Manager
As a Sales Manager, your time is valuable. Here's how the three main income paths compare — so you can pick the one with the best return on your hours.
Upskill
People management, strategic thinking, stakeholder communication. Opens the manager/director track. The highest-ROI skill for Sales Managers is typically Management & Leadership, adding €6,600–€13,750/year (12–25%) after 6–12 months.
Side hustle
Strategy, process improvement, organizational advisory. Leverages your operational experience directly. Business Consulting pays €40–€120/hour. At 10h/week that's €1,600–€4,800/month of immediate income.
Switch jobs
A strategic job move could mean a 15–40% salary increase — often the single biggest income jump a Sales Manager can make.
The verdict
For most Sales Managers, the best long-term path is skill investment. But if you need income now, side hustles deliver immediately. Use the tool to see which wins for your specific salary and situation.