# Sales Managers

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/sales-managers

Sales Managers lead a team of sales representatives, setting targets, coaching performance, and driving pipeline management to hit revenue goals. They use CRM software like Salesforce for sales forecasting and deal tracking, while applying team leadership and negotiation skills to close major accounts and resolve escalations. Typically promoted from top-performing individual sales contributors, they report to a VP of Sales or similar senior leader.

Top skills: [Negotiation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/negotiation), [Pipeline Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/pipeline-management), [Sales Forecasting](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/sales-forecasting), [Team Leadership](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/team-leadership)

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