Sales Manager
Sets quotas, coaches reps on live deals, reviews the pipeline in the CRM, and forecasts the quarter.
$90k–$165k
Typical US range
~4% outlook
Demand outlook
senior
Experience Level
medium
Market Demand
Reference data reviewed Jul 2026. Reference estimates — not a live posting or guarantee. Pay varies by city, company, and level.
Role Overview
Sales Managers hire and coach a team of reps, decide which deals get attention, and commit to a revenue forecast. AI tools now score leads, draft outreach, and flag deals at risk; the manager still coaches, negotiates the hard deals, and answers for the number.
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Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years sales experience
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