The Spiff Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Through research, conversations with women in sales roles, and analysis of commission data , we’re committed to shining a light on this complex and nuanced issue. In the coming weeks and months we will continue to discuss matters of pay inequity in sales roles and release our official research report on the topic later this year.

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Xactly

JUNE 27, 2018

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. At Xactly, we want to provide an integrated incentive compensation planning process. Discover the Xactly Advantage for Your Company.

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Vengreso

JULY 5, 2023

As the world of sales continues to evolve, Digital Sales Referrals have emerged as a powerful tool for driving business growth. Finally, we’ll provide tips on leveraging shared connections using LinkedIn’s Sales Navigator tool and crafting strategic follow-up messages that resonate with your target audience.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 20, 2020

In addition, a cutting-edge training facility also serves as an effective recruitment tool for college or professional athletes as they decide where to apply their skills. The problem of split incentives. One challenge to increasing the focus on healthy commercial buildings is that of split incentives. Who will foot that bill?

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

Market Research: Provide insights into the target market and customer personas for the new product. Sales Collateral and Tools Create Sales Collateral: Develop visually appealing and informative sales collateral, including brochures, presentations, and product guides. Hands-on experience with the product to build familiarity.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Employ CRM tools to monitor performances, pinpoint strengths, and assist team members in identifying areas for improvement. By equipping your sales team with the necessary tools for success and celebrating their achievements, you pave the way for exceptional results. In conclusion, motivation is a potent tool for any SMB sales team.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

From sales to marketing to overall business benefits, there are many reasons to invest in B2B lead generation tools and strategies. 7 B2B Lead Generation Strategies & Tools Here are some of the most valuable strategies and tools your GTM teams can deploy to identify and begin the path toward converting valuable B2B leads.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Research has shown that there are huge benefits to gamifying your sales process, including better worker productivity and retention when it comes to learning new things. Employee engagement increases when the incentives are worth the effort required to do well. People love to play games. Get the ebook 2.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 4, 2013

Included is a tool that helps pinpoint your root cause of turnover. $25 According to Gallup research , the top five predictors of turnover (in general) are: 1. These also relate to Sales Rep turnover. Dig in to these questions to be sure: Process issues: Do recruiter incentives include speed to fill or low vacancy metrics?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 22, 2014

Much too frequently, their articles on selling are written by out-of-touch researchers with little field experience and lots of theories. The article also instructs readers to evaluate using a predictive tool. Findings Related to Potential. Trainable - whether or not the candidate has the incentive to change and adapt.

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The ROI Guy

JANUARY 3, 2012

I n 2011 you worked hard to produce new value-focused tools, empowering your sales team to meet the growing challenges of today’s more empowered, skeptical and frugal buyer. And you are not alone, as SiriusDecisions reports that the average company now spends a whopping $43K on marketing content and sales tools per salesperson per year.

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Pipeline

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Contrary to the previous statistics, Nucleus Research claimed that CRM implementation can result in positive ROI, “For every dollar a company spends on CRM, it gets back $8.71 – 1.5 Related: A-Z Glossary of Sales Terminology Below are some parameters that you can choose from based on the type of CRM you implement in your business.

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The ROI Guy

APRIL 12, 2013

You’ve worked hard to produce new value-focused tools, empowering your sales team to meet the growing challenges of today’s more empowered, skeptical and frugal buyer. And you are not alone, as SiriusDecisions reports that the average company now spends a whopping $43K on marketing content and sales tools per salesperson per year.

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BrainShark

JUNE 28, 2023

You’ll find the do’s, do nots, customer examples, and actionable tools and templates for implementing and improving sales coaching in this guide. Reps who are coached are more confident and effective in their conversations — and our research shows buyers are 13x more likely to buy from confident sounding sellers.

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Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 27, 2021

From the Challenger/Gartner research, we find 54% of committed buying efforts fail–they end in no decision made. My friend Hank Barnes, has compelling research around “buyer’s remorse,” for those that do buy. “You need to use a new tool! Related Posts: Sales Is Simple, Buying Isn't!

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Depending on the issue, the customer will carry out research, like reading customer reviews of companies and products, and begin comparing options. In other words, offer incentives that will encourage them to become a repeat customer rather than a one-time purchaser.

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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 25, 2019

But despite these advances, CRM platforms all too often remain a repository for data rather than an actively wielded tool. How to turn a CRM data repository into a tool that helps you win more deals. When the full panoply of these tools are readily available to sellers, they engage more extensively with their CRM.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

When selecting potential investments, research the local market and understand what kind of rental rates you can expect for different properties. Make sure you research the best interest rates and the length of loan that you need. CRE software , for example, is an excellent tool for lease management.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 12, 2014

The invitations come from people selling all kinds of tools — Content management systems, compensation/incentive systems, account planning, territory planning, social selling, analytics, pipeline management, research systems, prospecting tools, proposal/configuration management, pricing. No related posts.

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Sales Evangelist

APRIL 30, 2020

Tim Houlihan and Dr. Kurt Nelson are consultants who have spent more than 20 years working with companies to design incentives that will increase productivity within sales teams. However, once those needs are met, incentives that are more material or experiential in nature move people into greater effort.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Many sales professionals often don’t receive the crucial tools needed for success right away. In the process, you’ll be able to evaluate them on things like general demeanor, vocal inflictions, and how much (or even if) he or she researched your business and services before coming in for the interview.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 29, 2021

They have shifted their buying process even further online, only talking to vendors after they have already conducted significant research. An ecosystem of related products and channel partners exist around every B2B product. Factors to consider: CRM integration, data intelligence, and feature set compared to existing sales tools.

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Crunchbase

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Regardless of how much research you may have done on a lead or a lead’s company, a lead is defined by one-way communication. Offer an incentive. Incentives are the oldest trick in the book. The simplest incentive you can offer is a free trial for a few days or weeks. What is a lead? It’s all in the communication.

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SBI

JUNE 5, 2019

For example, you add a cadence tool or team without looking at your sales enablement capabilities – your ability to support them. By this, I mean things like if your KPIs or incentives are driving the wrong behavior, you need to adjust them. Beware of tools that only deliver speed.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 1, 2021

Expanding internationally always requires significant investment and research. McKinsey notes that B2B decision-makers are pushing to e-commerce and e-commerce-like sales cycles, and up to 80% prefer either digital self-service tools or to contact teams remotely. Are New Opportunities More Receptive to Your Now-Digital Push?

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LeadFuze

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

SEMrush , along with tools like SpyFu , offer comprehensive features for competitor research including keyword tracking, backlink analysis, etc., Refine your campaigns by analyzing competitors’ strategies, and use tools like SEMrush for keyword tracking. Does Google Ads increase website traffic?

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 12, 2022

Leverage Social & Email Marketing Tools. Also, as per HubSpot , 64% of small businesses use email marketing tools and generate an average of 4200% ROI. Combining the powers of social media and email tools, you can build hype around your business and create buzz for your products even before they launch.

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SendBuzz

APRIL 19, 2023

However, the road to creating a committed and steadfast customer base is not a cakewalk; it demands meticulous research, comprehensive planning, and skillful execution to provide an outstanding customer experience that lays the foundation for establishing an emotional connection with customers. In fact, 82% of businesses agree!

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Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 23, 2023

Yet, according to HubSpot Research, 42 percent of sellers struggle establishing urgency. It’s relating those needs and pain points to immediate consequences. Product sheets, blogs, and white papers are effective tools, especially when strategically deployed in the sales process. What happens if you do not reach your goals?

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Unfortunately, they’re both likely to fail – because neither a financial incentive nor a disincentive is the right tool for what you’re trying to accomplish here. Fines didn’t work To see why, let’s look at a study from the University of Chicago involving the use of financial incentives.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Unfortunately, they’re both likely to fail – because neither a financial incentive nor a disincentive is the right tool for what you’re trying to accomplish here. Fines didn’t work To see why, let’s look at a study from the University of Chicago involving the use of financial incentives.

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CloserIQ

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Consider these six tips related to sales enablement tools, training customization and implementation, and post-training reinforcement and growth plans to make your sales training more effective. 1) Use data-driven tools to determine what training is needed. Ready to amp up your sales training results? Actionable takeaways.

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Cincom Smart Selling

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Buyers are much happier and more comfortable doing much of their initial and mid-cycle product research by themselves without the assistance of someone with an agenda. Supporting this role revolution is a variety of CPQ technology and selling tools. Selling Tools for Sales Automation. Sales Automation for Sales.

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Cincom Smart Selling

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The message of digital transformation immediately resonated with marketing research professionals. Third-party tools are widely available to help companies in this regard. Some of these processes include: Demographic Research. Campaign management tools oversee the assorted elements of a marketing campaign.

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Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2018

Start small, and expand your incentive program as you learn and grow. These resources may come in the form of sales enablement tools, more team members, or additional sales training. Look into prospecting tools. Reps, tap into your competitive side and accept the challenges your manager puts on your plate. Hire new talent.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 21, 2018

Research shows that early risers are more successful, more proactive, better planners, and better at anticipating problems. You’ll be able to eat a healthy breakfast (see #2), fit in a workout (#4), or even spend time doing an activity that’s not work-related (#7). 11 Rituals to Build Motivation in the Morning. Get up early.

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The Spiff Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

New research from Gartner has revealed a startling truth– almost 90% of B2B sales reps are experiencing burnout ( source ). Nearly 3 in 5 employees report negative impacts of work-related stress, including lack of interest, motivation, or energy (26%) and lack of effort at work (19%). Perceived Lack of Control.

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