A sales manager job description usually includes building and leading a team of salespeople to help drive revenue. Sales managers must motivate their teams to generate leads, build client relationships, set targets to hit or exceed revenue forecasts, and ultimately meet customer needs. The responsibilities of a Sales Manager include hiring, training, and providing professional development for their teams and setting weekly, monthly, or quarterly goals based on the team's performance to date. They also generate reports tracking how well each individual achieves these seasonal targets.