Occupation
Sales manager
Sales managers lead a team of sales staff, set territory and target structures, and are accountable for the team's results. The role is coaching-heavy: reviewing pipeline, joining calls, and working out why particular deals are stalling. Pressure is direct, since performance is visible and measured continuously.
Also known as: Sales lead · Head of sales · Regional sales manager
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What the work involves
Set targets, territories, and account coverage for the sales team
Review pipeline with each seller and coach on stalled or at-risk opportunities
Join client meetings and negotiations where seniority helps close or repair a deal
Recruit, onboard, and develop sales staff and manage underperformance
Forecast expected results to leadership and explain variance honestly
Work with marketing and product teams on messaging, pricing, and lead quality
Entry-route stepper
How people commonly enter
Promotion from a senior sales or account management role after a sustained track record
A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a sector-relevant discipline
A college diploma in business combined with substantial frontline sales experience
An employer sales-leadership development programme
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- High responsibility
- Public facing
- Involves travel
- Fast paced
- Team based
High responsibility · Public facing · Involves travel · Fast paced · Team based
Related interests
- Enterprising (leading)
- Social (helping)
- Conventional (organizing)
Enterprising (leading) · Social (helping) · Conventional (organizing)
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