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What's the difference between a project manager and a sales manager?
A project manager delivers a defined outcome on scope, schedule and budget across a temporary project; a sales manager drives ongoing revenue by leading a sales team and pipeline.
Kailash B, MBA, PRINCE2, PMPยท2 min readยทJul 6, 2026

A project manager delivers a defined outcome on scope, schedule and budget across a temporary project; a sales manager drives ongoing revenue by leading a sales team and pipeline. Both lead people, but PMs manage *temporary, outcome-based* work while sales managers run a *continuous* function.
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