An efficient sales manager needs excellent sales and negotiation skills. Outstanding communication and people skills are important. Ability to build and maintain long term personal relationships is needed to keep contacts with clients and colleagues. Sales mangers must be energetic and enthusiastic business minded people. They should be self starters as well as good team workers who can inspire and motivate the team members. Planning and organisational approach towards work is needed. Good leadership qualities are essential. They should show the capability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure meeting the targets. Good IT skills, report writing skills and financial skills are necessary. Sales managers require a valid driving licence.