Understanding the Sales Force

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The Importance of Positive Sales Attitude - A Tribute to a Friend

Understanding the Sales Force

It just reinforced my belief that when you have salespeople who aren't positive or kind, who complain or make excuses, or who lower your energy level or that of others, it is crucial that you replace them.

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When are Salespeople Too Old to Sell Effectively? 10 Conditions

Understanding the Sales Force

With eyes open, they demonstrated the same energy and showed they really enjoyed performing and recreating that sound. Like the Beach Boys, who can still pull it off with ease, salespeople can still pull it off with ease as they age, well into their 70's, as long as the following ten conditions exist: they have the same energy.

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Harvard Business Review Blog Off Target on Sales Greatness

Understanding the Sales Force

There is Energy and Esprit de Corps! His seven are: Strong Centralized Command and Control with Local Authority. Darwinian Sales Culture. United Against a Common Enemy. Competitive but Cohesive Team. DIY Attitude. They Suspend Negative Belief Systems.

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Is Showmanship a Lost Art in Selling?

Understanding the Sales Force

It wasn't because: the band was good - they were great; he was on stage for 4 hours; there was tremendous energy - never saw so much; it was at Fenway Park - what a treat; we knew all the songs - what a relief; his singing was so good - he's Bruce. We have been to dozens of concerts but this was the best ever. It was his showmanship.

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Is the "Lack of Commitment to Sales Success" Finding Predictive?

Understanding the Sales Force

The simple answer is that employers fall in love - not in a romantic way as much as a hopeful way - with the wrong candidates all the time. Sometimes they fall in love because of their: personality. experience. sense of humor. book of business. previous employers. good looks.

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Are Salespeople Also Joggers?

Understanding the Sales Force

He had lots of unnecessary motion and wasted energy, was wearing himself out, and showing little in the way of results. As usual, I saw the similarities between what I observed and the sales profession. Jogger #1 was an overweight man, in his 50''s, working very hard but not going very fast or far.

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Do Salespeople Leverage the Ideal Moment in the Buying Process?

Understanding the Sales Force

It''s the closure that captures and rewards all of the work, effort, energy and resourcefulness that went into getting the deal closed. For the salesperson there is no better moment than the one that occurs immediately after the deal has been completed. The customer experiences much the same sense of peace, joy and excitement.

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