sales manager

/seɪlz ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/

Meaning

A sales manager is a person who leads and guides a team of sales representatives. They are responsible for setting sales goals, analyzing data, and training team members to increase company revenue.

Examples

  • The sales manager congratulated the team on meeting their monthly targets.

    The sales manager congratulated the team on meeting their monthly targets.

  • If you want a discount on a bulk order, you need to speak with our sales manager.

    If you want a discount on a bulk order, you need to speak with our sales manager.

  • She was promoted to sales manager after working as a representative for three years.

    She was promoted to sales manager after working as a representative for three years.

  • Our sales manager is planning a new strategy to find customers in Europe.

    Our sales manager is planning a new strategy to find customers in Europe.

  • He reports directly to the regional sales manager every Friday morning.

    He reports directly to the regional sales manager every Friday morning.

Common Mistakes

  • ✗ He is the manager of sales department.

    ✓ He is the sales manager.

    While grammatically possible, 'sales manager' is the standard, natural job title used in English.

  • ✗ I want to talk to the sell manager.

    ✓ I want to talk to the sales manager.

    Use the plural noun 'sales' as a modifier, not the verb 'sell'.

Related Expressions

account executivesales directorsales representative

Practice

  • The ___ is reviewing the quarterly revenue reports with the team.

    💡 The person who leads the sales team.

    Show answer

    sales manager

  • To apply for the job, send your resume directly to the regional ___.

    💡 The manager in charge of selling activities.

    Show answer

    sales manager