Welcome to the community

The Sales Management Association is the only global, cross-industry professional organization for sales operations and sales management. We promote professional development, peer networking, best practice research, and thought leadership among professionals who support, manage, coach, and lead sales organizations. We look forward to your contributions to our community of professionals.

Solutions Forum

SMA’s Solutions Forum is a moderated discussion board addressing topics submitted by members, and featuring expert guidance from practitioners, academics, and thought leaders. The Solutions Forum showcases practical solutions to challenges faced by sales managers and sales operations professionals.

Member Directory

SMA members include senior-most sales leaders, front-line field managers, and sales operations and support management at all levels. We membership also includes leading academics, consultants and sales force effectiveness thought leaders.

Our Underwriters

The Sales Management Association’s underwriters provide financial and content support to our global community. The SMA’s underwriters include leading research, training, technology, and professional services firms focused in sales force effectiveness..

Blog

The SMA’s blog, “Sales Management Matters,” will launch October 1st. Sales Management Matters will feature authoritative writing on sales operations, sales effectiveness, and sales leadership.