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The Science of Motivation

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Tim Houlihan Why we don’t know what motivates us best. You may be a seasoned sales manager, fatigued by trying to come up with innovative ways to motivate your reps. Whatever your situation, like most sales managers, you’ll likely end up asking your reps what would motivate them for the next sales contest. Don’t do it.

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Dave Kurlan's Predictions for Sales Organization in 2020

Understanding the Sales Force

TWO: While there are certainly nuances that influence how selling changes based on the target audience and complexity, selling is essentially the same whether it is technology, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, financial services, cars, components, accounting or any of 200 other industries. TEN: Salespeople must be fearless.

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Sales middle managers – what motivates them the most?

Sales Training Connection

Middle manager influence stems from their key role in project management, including tasks such as resource allocation, team collaboration and managing deadlines. And the findings … The percent of managers most motivated by: The type of work they do — 37 percent. Leading others — 21 percent. Their leader or leaders — 3 percent.

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Juuust right incentives

Sales and Marketing Management

Also, the element of risk influences the size of the reward. Example: A global pharmaceutical manufacturer uses 3 to 4 percent of base pay for spurts and 7 to 8 percent when introducing new products to the market. Change reward type: Truth: $200 in cash does not have the same motivational power as a $200 gift card or a $200 watch.

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Juuust right incentives

Sales and Marketing Management

Also, the element of risk influences the size of the reward. Example: A global pharmaceutical manufacturer uses 3 to 4 percent of base pay for spurts and 7 to 8 percent when introducing new products to the market. Change reward type: Truth: $200 in cash does not have the same motivational power as a $200 gift card or a $200 watch.

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MBO Examples to Kickstart Your Sales Team Engagement

Xactly

And, they can have a big impact on sales team engagement and motivation. How MBOs Affect Sales Team Engagement and Motivation. While your situation might not be that extreme, the point is we often take employee engagement and motivation for granted. It’s extremely important to keep reps engaged and motivated to meet quota.

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52 Sales Management Tips – the Sales Manager’s Success Guide

SBI

It is filled with engaging tips that literally create “aha moments” for sales leaders to regain their positive attitude and strong motivation to be at the top of their business. If you’re stretched thinly and need a little motivation and a few stimulating ideas, you’ll get that from this book. The Take-Away.