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5 Steps for HR to Develop 2013 Sales Leaders

SBI Growth

Our 2012 sales leader research finds it is still a big fear for 2013. If your company isn’t looking for sales leadership today, just wait. The average tenure of a Sales VP is 19 months! This post explores what HR leaders can do to develop top internal sales leaders. Managing multi-generational sales forces.

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Sales Leadership Friday: Developing Leaders? Try These Tools

The Sales Hunter

I can’t be in a classroom without sharing with them my list of recommendations for sources to help someone become a sales leader. I’ve found the top leaders in business are top leaders because they’re informed and they use tools like this to help them do it. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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VIDEO SALES TIP: Using “Out of Office” Auto Reply to Your Advantage

The Sales Hunter

The “Out of Office” auto reply feature can be a great tool to capitalize on sales opportunities. Check out the below video to see how this works: Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. . Think about it… your customer or prospect emails you.

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Moneyball: Sales Performance by the Numbers

SBI Growth

66% of Sales Reps believe that increasing the time invested by sales managers would help to increase their sales. You’re at a point in the year where you are discussing 2013. Now is the perfect time to approach the subject when you’re in discussions regarding quota, compensation and 2013 goals.

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Keeping the Sale Alive with Email After the Sales Call

The Sales Hunter

Email is neither the primary way to make sales nor the best way. Treat email as one of the tools you have to communicate with a prospect/customer. Too many salespeople think they can use email exclusively to generate sales. Use email as a tool to engage and separate yourself from your competition.

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The Power of Short Questions in the Sales Process

The Sales Hunter

Short-questions are truly an amazing tool most salespeople never seem to grasp. Problem is that questions of that type do little to help the sales process. In fact, I’ll contend many times that they wind up harming the sales process. The sales process is about getting the customer talking.

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6 Things NOT to Do When Leaving a Voicemail

The Sales Hunter

Voicemail messages are a powerful tool if done right! Voicemail messages are an effective tool if used properly and it starts by not doing the stupid stuff. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. Definitely DON’T: 1. Speak with a bland voice.

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