Sales Manager Responsibilities
A Sales Manager is collectively responsible for the development, execution and performance of the product with respect to the market. The Sales Manager is responsible for the effective co-ordination of his team and obtaining maximum profitability of a product in the market.
The Sales Manager is responsible for broadening the customer base and applying strategies to increase the profit margin.
Sales Manager Job Responsibilities
- Develops a sales strategy and develops a business plan for the organization such that it maximizes profits.
- Prepares a plan of execution for a team to achieve profit targets.
- Should provide feedback to superior authorities on a regular basis.
- Must study the market and initiate new projects.
- Must study the competition and come up with an effective plan to make the product of the organization superior.
- Must maintain a precise record of all prices, sales and activity reports.
- Must maintain a budget and all activities should comply according to guidelines.
- Must be responsible for all activities taking place within the sales team.
- Must be able to motivate the team to meet sales targets and to improve performance from the previous sales return.
- Should assist accounts executives to prepare proposals for future projects or details of previous projects and other activities.