This document discusses different types of sales managers and their roles. It identifies 9 types: administrative sales manager, field sales manager, administrative cum-field sales manager, assistant sales manager, product line sales manager, divisional/regional sales managers, branch sales manager, sales supervisor, and ideal qualifications for a sales manager. A sales manager is responsible for leading and coaching a sales team by setting quotas, assigning territories and training, and hiring/firing staff. Their core skills include communication, mastery of the sales process, business competency, and industry knowledge.