Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Today I had the following email exchange: Subject: Question on Comp. Sales complains that the leads suck. We have the sales process dialed in and we are training on it now. That's one of more than 20 conditions that justify evaluating the sales force. I am stuck on comp.

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Selling Energy

APRIL 29, 2021

Rebates and incentives have been part of the energy services landscape in America since the mid-Seventies. Over the years, the collective pool of available funding has waxed and waned; however, in a typical year it’s not uncommon to see billions of dollars up for grabs.

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 4, 2016

And every year, it makes us realise we have to change the way we deal with the buying process. We recognise that sales processes are out of date when certain things are happening that were happening years ago and have not evolved with the times, Here are some of them: The main focus is about the price. Happy selling!

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Price is a ‘big’ subject for all in sales, right from those developing product, to marketing, all in the sales organisation, and as important as any, the customer. I think one reason is the message many sales leaders send their teams, and their peers in the revenue generation process.

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Xactly

MAY 16, 2018

The sales compensation planning process can be complex, and unfortunately, sometimes a headache. Luckily, with the right tools, sales operations can reduce the stress and time it takes to design, test, and implement a new compensation plan, and they can work to maintain and tweak the plan throughout the year.

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The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As a sales leader, you already know that effective sales performance management isn’t just setting lofty sales targets and then pushing your team to achieve them. These pillars include organizational alignment, robust reporting, ongoing professional development, incentive compensation, and sales enablement.

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The Brooks Group

JUNE 11, 2017

By adding in a few carefully selected sales incentives, you can capitalize on this competitive streak and really get your team to race full speed towards sales goals. Sales incentives can be broken down into three categories. Sales incentives can be broken down into three categories.

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 13, 2018

It’s no secret that there are many benefits to gamifying your sales process. Even if you don’t have a tool in place, it’s likely as a sales leader you’re already using it in some form. Ever organize a sales contest? Not only is gamification popular, it’s a proven and effective sales performance booster.

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SBI Growth

JULY 14, 2013

There’s no denying that in sales, talent is a key differentiator. Today’s post is about how Sales Ops can create conditions that enable success. Today’s post is about how Sales Ops can create conditions that enable success. How well have you created conditions for sales success? Huddle Around A Sales Process.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Effective sales management is the core of any successful business. Read on as we break down why strong sales management matters, along with proven strategies to achieve it. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the sales activities within an organization to achieve its revenue targets and close deals.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Your hybrid sales team performs well, but there is always room for improvement. With the right approach, you can help your hybrid sales team reach its full potential. Now, let’s look at five tips to improve sales across your hybrid sales team. Give your hybrid sales team the support it needs to succeed.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. It’s not intuitive, then, that these two functions often exist in silos, each having their own systems and processes.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 23, 2020

Author: Dave Gerry Building a winning sales organization is no small task. When it comes to sales organizations specifically, those goals should include supporting and growing your customer base to increase revenue. But here’s the rub: sales organizations are not all the same. Sales Takes the Lead.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Sales operations teams frequently encounter hurdles such as juggling too many tasks, outdated procedures, insufficient data management, and communication breakdowns. When sales performance starts slipping, it’s a call to action for a sales operations strategy makeover. As a result, data silos emerge.

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Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 11, 2024

Sales Leadership hesitates to terminate salespeople because they see potential. The simple solution is to have your sales team evaluated! The simple solution is to have your sales team evaluated! They hope for improvement. They wish for a change in attitude. Let the data validate your suspicions and hunches.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 13, 2013

At SBI, we focus on one thing: helping Sales and Marketing leaders Make the Number. One of the frequent questions we get asked is: What separates world class sales organizations from the rest? But I’d separate it in two areas: Performance Conditions (Process) and Talent (Execution). Part 1: Sales Process.

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Pipeliner

MAY 9, 2023

In business, a successful sales team can make all the difference. Creating high-performing sales reps means supplying them with everything they require to reach their objectives, from motivation and professional growth. Building a successful sales team requires the right talent, strategy, and leadership.

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The Brooks Group

JUNE 11, 2015

By adding in a few carefully selected sales incentives, you can capitalize on this competitive streak and really get your team to race full speed towards sales goals. Sales incentives can be broken down into three categories. Sales incentives can be broken down into three categories.

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Xactly

JUNE 27, 2018

Sales compensation plan can be a complex process. 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. Time in sales compensation: 4 years. Who: Randall Lee.

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

A sales training strategy is your blueprint to equip sales teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. It addresses all of sales, from product knowledge to customer relationship building. The strategy ensures reps are well-prepared to meet and exceed sales targets.

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Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

As the backbone of any business, the sales team needs to be efficient to meet targets and ensure the company remains profitable. Keeping an eye on your team’s sales productivity is one of the best ways to track performance and nip bottlenecks in the bud. Table of Contents What is sales productivity? What is sales productivity?

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PandaDoc

JANUARY 29, 2024

Hopefully, the start of the new year has you super jazzed about what your sales organization will achieve in 2024. We know we’re excited about the potential our sales team has at PandaDoc. A sales team is the powerhouse behind any thriving software company. Now, let’s talk incentives. It sounds simple enough, right?

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In your sales organization, this starts with your sales environment. A sales environment is a vague, intangible concept. Think of it this way: How do you want your sales reps to feel when they step on your sales floor (or log into work from their home office)? Types of Sales Environments. I sure did.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 7, 2018

Author: Bob Junke Recently, I had the honor of being asked by the Sales Enablement Society (SES) to offer my definition of sales enablement as an alternative to the one the SES Definition Working Group came up with. Defining sales enablement is important. Google “sales enablement definition” and you will get plenty of results.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

A Sales VP called me last month. Sales Force Win Rate was flat year over year. 90% of their sales came from 5% of their sales team. Sales Force Win Rate was flat year over year. 90% of their sales came from 5% of their sales team. The Sales Process was developed 9 years ago.

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Xactly

JUNE 27, 2018

Sales compensation plan can be a complex process. 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. Time in sales compensation: 4 years. Who: Randall Lee.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 16, 2020

Here are five important steps to make your team referral sales experts. If salespeople were self-motivated, they wouldn’t need sales managers or metrics. That’s why we need sales managers. Actually, what we need is strong sales leadership. Sales managers do what they ask others to do. I’m including myself here.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 20, 2020

Sales contests are a great way to get your reps hustling and keep their heads in the game. But if you’re only leveraging them for short-term results, you’re majorly underestimating the heavy lifting they can do for your team, your sales org, and ultimately, your bottom line. Why Sales Contests? Get specific.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In my work with sales executives from corporations large and small, I repeatedly see that team rewards are easily overlooked in favor of individual incentives. And while individual incentives are critical to the success of any sales organization, most companies are not fully invested in supporting the team environment.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 13, 2013

Remaining effective as a sales force means continuous improvement. This might be a new buyer-aligned sales process. Or sales recruiting to staff a new go-to-market channel. Whatever the Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) improvement, it will require funds to get it implemented. Or a redesigned compensation plan.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 30, 2024

Pipeline better aligns with sales Tell your sales team you plan to double the number of MQLs, and you’ll likely be met with eye rolls. Speaking of sales, don’t miss this article next: 7 Successful Sales Pitch Examples and Why They Work. The result? A lack of engagement and interest from these leads.

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SBI

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Top Sales Tools of 2020 and the Digital Sales Revolution. Today, I’m announcing the solution providers I’ve selected for the final cut of the Top Sales Tools of 2020 list. I include more than 20 solutions that can make a huge impact on sales. December 8, 2020. Let’s take a look back over time.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 12, 2021

Sales like most tribes being a bit more civil than antelopes, prefers the 80/20 rule, over herd mentality. I have always been fascinated by how willing sales types are to accept the 80/20. As has been the case through the ages (I’m old enough), sales leaders look for “solutions” to fix their problems. A Herd By Any Other Name.

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SBI

JULY 24, 2018

Sales reps love their CRM. In fact, who doesn’t love a good forecast session with their sales manager? Not only that, sales reps see tremendous value in the information reported back to them from the CRM. Sales reps do not love their CRM and see little value in it. Instead, it’s only created more manual processes.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 13, 2022

The business of sales is as nuanced as sales industries, salespeople and buyers themselves, with some industries requiring in-person selling with plenty of touchpoints and follow-ups. The same goes for the health of your sales department. Strong sales infrastructures prepare organizations to adjust to any economic climate.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 20, 2020

It's powerful, chilling, motivational, and applicable in every field or facet of life, and sales is no exception. How can you tell if a rep is truly achieving sales excellence? Here, we'll go over the traits that define sales excellence and determine the best ways to incentivize and reward the reps who exhibit them. Motivation.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

If Billy Beane were to take over a sales organization today, he would feel like he’d traveled back by about 20 years. Sales organizations today are dominated by metrics, but they’re rarely data-driven and even take actions counterproductive to the outcomes they desire. For years, I said call activity was the worst metric used in sales.

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