A sales manager is responsible for overseeing the success of a company's sales department. Sales managers set goals, produce sales reports, complete monthly forecasting, track sales and create budgets for their departments. Some of their other primary responsibilities include:
Hiring, training and providing professional development for a sales team
Setting and presenting weekly, monthly and quarterly sales goals for the team
Generating reports to track sales and goals
Evaluating sales practices and processes to see if they are having the desired impact