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A Sales Leader’s Blueprint for 2014

SBI Growth

You know you need to begin planning for 2014 now. Territory design, quotas and compensation plans. Steve asked us to stress test his 2014 sales plan. Steve told us he was going to build 3 elements into his plan for 2014. Sales training. Complete the Strategy Blueprint Tool for 2014. Your Sales Strategy.

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9 Steps to Boost Sales in 2014 Part 3 Execution

Score More Sales

If it is a new plan, or new territory – find the upside to it and see how you can make it work for you. The post 9 Steps to Boost Sales in 2014 Part 3 Execution appeared first on Score More Sales. Then, and only then, can you break it down into smaller pieces. Once Insurmountable, Progress Becomes Noticeable. Close More Deals.

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How to Design a Fast Ramp Training Program

SBI Growth

Make a change in 2014. Step 2: Identify Training Needs and the Training Program. Your training program should incorporate different modalities, topics and methods. Training should be focused on helping your sales reps identify prospects and close deals. Training Methods: Role plays: Repetition leads to retention.

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Key to Significantly Improve Sales Training Results

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Before we discuss how to improve sales training, a quick promo for the latest and greatest taking place over at the ever improving Top Sales World. They announce who are the Top 50 Sales Influencers of 2014. That''s why some of your under achievers shouldn''t be trained at all.

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7 Must-Have Automated Documents for Sales Success

Companies are increasingly implementing technology to bring efficiency to their workforce. Data accessibility aside, teams continuously struggle with manual processes for document generation. Learn why automating your documents is key to sales success.

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How Sales Leaders Balance the Love and Hate of Q4

SBI Growth

Couple that with preparing for 2014 and you are maxed out. Schedule a review of your 2014 plan at your office here. To make matters worse, everybody in the planning sessions (finance, product, training, HR) has never made a number. How You Avoid Losing the 2014 Battle. Territory, leads, compensation plan and their boss.

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Do You Really Have the Best Sales Team Possible?

SBI Growth

Your thoughts should now turn to 2014. Before you really make any decisions, start with these questions: What are my key strategic initiatives for 2014? It’s foolish to spend additional money on someone who will end up missing quota yet again in 2014. Then there are the ‘B’ Players who are poised to take their next step in 2014.