Sales operations is the part of a company's sales team that is responsible for managing and coordinating the various activities and processes that support the sales function. This can include tasks such as developing and implementing sales strategies and plans, analyzing sales data, setting sales targets and quotas, and managing the sales team's budget and resources. Sales operations professionals work to ensure that the sales team has the tools and support it needs to be effective and efficient, and that the sales process runs smoothly from start to finish.