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5 Things You Should Know About Sales Managers

Janek Performance Group

We all know the challenges of a sales career. And many know the difficulties of management. That’s what makes the sales manager position unique. Sales managers, however, not only work with their teams. They also work with other mid- and high-level managers. The same for sales managers.

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Strategy Execution Process

Steven Rosen

VP’s of Sales and Marketing and Business Unit Heads can relate to this. They are the people in commercial organizations responsible for both strategy development and sales execution. Can you relate? Like many companies, you bring the sales management team in for a meeting and present the marketing plans.

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Why Sales Managers Hate Performance Management

Steven Rosen

Performance management can be a dirty job. Many managers shy away when having to deal with performance issues. I believe that non-performing players need to get their act together or there is no place for them on the team. Here are a few considerations when addressing sales performance issues. Steven Rosen.

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Sales Management, We Understand The Pieces/Parts, But Not The Whole

Partners in Excellence

We tend to focus on the pieces/parts of what we do, the responsibilities of our organization, for example marketing, SDRs/Inside Sales, AEs, Account Managers, Sales Engineering, Sales Ops, Sales Enablement. Today, I want to focus on Sales Management.

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"American Icon" Has It Right for Sales Managers

Anthony Cole Training

54% through the book (Location 3908 vs. page number), I read the following regarding negotiations between Mulally and the UAW union negotiator, Ron Gettelfinger: “Like everything else, labor relations were all about teamwork for Mulally. How does this fit in sales and sales management? Great stuff, this technology thing.

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What To Do With A Stalled Sale

SalesFuel

A stalled sale may be a sign of misdiagnosis. You need to make sure that you are selling to an actual pain point instead of a pain-related problem. The Prospect Is The Key To Moving Forward A stalled sale is a common experience. As these tips show, it’s vital to not only act but also focus on the prospect.

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A Sales Manager's Guide to Coaching Reps that Seem Uncoachable

Hubspot Sales

Here, we'll review some common sales coaching challenges, go over how to approach them, and identify the key qualities of reps that are flat-out uncoachable. One of the most common, contentious issues sales managers run into with sales reps is lack of motivation. How to Handle Coaching Challenges.

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