“Look at sales in a very simple definition – that is delivering value for what someone needs. If you look at sales in that light, that’s a very noble profession. It starts with helping make sure that companies have the right people in their organization and Sales[people] who...
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The Future of Sales Compensation
In order to keep up with today's increasingly competitive sales environment, we can see that businesses are fine-tuning their sales compensation strategies. It is widely known that customers now are well aware and are not easily influenced by clever marketing tactics. So, companies have begun to shift their focus to empowering their sales teams. Having a good sales team is the single most important aspect of any business. A sales team is what will accelerate profit and support an upward momentum of growth and success. Although, building a talented team of sales representatives is not without its challenges.
read moreWhat’s the Impact of Sales Training?
It is no secret that sales training can provide any company with sustainable, long-term returns. However, leaders know that they cannot necessarily hire the best candidates every time. Sales teams reflect this gradient—some may outperform while others may fall behind considerably. Performance differences among sales representatives are attributed to many factors, but one common cause is a skills gap. Therefore, it is important to try and close this skills gap, as this often leads to an incredible boost in sales performance.
read moreHow to Drive Top Sales Performers Now and in the Future
Every sales department has its top performers. And these people are the sales stars of the department. They drive the most sales and are a source of motivation to other team members. Top salespeople are a product of many hours of hard work and practice. They have tried and tested different sales approaches and perfected them to produce results. Want to know what it takes to be a top sales performer? And how to drive top sales performers in the long term? Then read on.
read more5 Key Elements of Successful Sales Coaching
Sales coaching is essential for every sales organization that wants to be successful. After all, your reps won’t have a chance to improve and grow unless you offer them effective sales coaching on an ongoing basis. But implementing your own sales coaching program can seem a bit overwhelming. With these five key elements of building a successful sales coaching program, you can develop your own sales coaching process that truly delivers results for your business.
read moreHow to Start an Effective Sales Management Training Program
How do most sales managers get placed in their roles? At many sales organizations, their very successful salespeople simply get promoted into leading a team. But those new managers often struggle because they lack the skills to go from being an individual contributor to a manager in charge of a whole team. And the performance of the whole team suffers as a result. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With an effective sales management training program, you can help your sales managers become highly effective leaders of their salespeople. And even prepare them to become incredible sales leaders someday.
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