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Juuust right incentives

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Tim Houlihan Sales leaders are always trying to figure out how to get the most out of their reps at the lowest cost, and incentives are excellent at revealing that sweet spot. Finding the sweet spot for an incentive is like how Mama Bear’s porridge was juuust right. The best duration of an incentive is no longer than 90 days.

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Juuust right incentives

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Tim Houlihan Sales leaders are always trying to figure out how to get the most out of their reps at the lowest cost, and incentives are excellent at revealing that sweet spot. Finding the sweet spot for an incentive is like how Mama Bear’s porridge was juuust right. The best duration of an incentive is no longer than 90 days.

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A Forthcoming Shift of Pharmaceutical Sales Compensation Plans?

OpenSymmetry

Sales in the pharmaceutical industry has been a rigid and consistent business. In some cases, incentive compensation (IC) methods have evolved to align with new regulations regarding specific sales metrics. The post A Forthcoming Shift of Pharmaceutical Sales Compensation Plans? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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A Forthcoming Shift of Pharmaceutical Sales Compensation Plans?

OpenSymmetry

Sales in the pharmaceutical industry has been a rigid and consistent business. In some cases, incentive compensation (IC) methods have evolved to align with new regulations regarding specific sales metrics. Where do you think pharmaceutical sales compensation plans are headed? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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4 new ways to engage your sales force

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Tim Houlihan Is HR telling you your millennial sales reps don’t like their incentive plans? Are you really going to have a different incentive for the 26-year-old white female than the one for the 45-year-old Asian male? and it is a common foundation for incentive plans. We never stop acquiring.

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X-Factor Compensation Leaders: How to Be Incredible at Incentive Planning (Allergan)

Xactly

Those who work to create a plan for their company must develop a compensation process and incentive plan that will motivate the right sales behaviors to achieve goals, all while driving growth. Allergan is a leading pharmaceutical company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Discover the Xactly Advantage for Your Company.

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Applying the 4-Drive Model

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Tim Houlihan Kurt Nelson recently leveraged the 4-Drive Model with a global pharmaceutical firm that needed to revamp their sales incentive trips. The firm historically offered lavish trips to exotic destinations for top performers and their guests and usually included some senior executives to rub shoulders with.