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Use Sales Scorecards Because People are Fickle

Understanding the Sales Force

For their example, the author used salespeople who were promoted to sales managers based on their sales performance, but not because they had any specific skills or capabilities to be effective sales managers. Their sales management performance was poor. I see it every day and not just with our clients.

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Achieving Sales Team Excellence with a Coaching Culture

Anthony Cole Training

Most sales managers spend less than 10% of their time on coaching, and only one third of managers actually coach their people on a weekly basis. Yet, the Coaching Competency is the most critical part of a sales manager's responsibilities; it is also the most difficult skill set to learn and master.

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You Have to Stop Avoiding Difficult Conversations

Steven Rosen

These discussions, whether addressing underperformance, behavioural issues, or compensation adjustments, are crucial for maintaining a healthy sales environment and driving performance. A Look at the Stats Recent surveys and studies have revealed an uncomfortable truth: many sales managers regularly sidestep difficult conversations.

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The Secret to Hiring Sales Superstars

Steven Rosen

Hiring sales superstars is critical to building a high-performance sales team. These tools are designed to assess and predict, providing a scientific basis for forecasting a sales candidate’s success. They help identify cultural fit, manage different sales approaches, and offer developmental feedback.

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In the Race to Win More Customers, Sales Needs Digital Transformation

Discover the results and why investments in digital transformation and automation are pushing sales teams ahead. Salesforce users were surveyed about the forces shaping today's workplace.

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Achieving Sales Team Excellence – No Micro Managing!

Anthony Cole Training

Most organizations and sales managers think of accountability or performance management as “micro-managing.” And it is a difficult job to gain that fine balance of supporting and guiding your team without crossing over the line, providing your recommended solution. There is either managing or not managing.”

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Strategy Execution Process

Steven Rosen

VP’s of Sales and Marketing and Business Unit Heads can relate to this. They are the people in commercial organizations responsible for both strategy development and sales execution. Are you crushing your sales numbers, or are you falling short? Think about it, you: Developed great strategies and tactics. Can you relate?

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Best Practices for Pay Transparency Around Your Sales Reps

Speaker: Grayson Morris, CEO, Performio & Lisa Wallace, Co-Founder, Assemble

Your talent acquisition team has spent months recruiting for your latest sales position. Now it’s time to keep them engaged and happy. It's no secret that employees are leaving their jobs for greener pastures. How robust technology can help managers motivate performance and keep reps in their seat.

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7 Must-Have Automated Documents for Sales Success

Learn why automating your documents is key to sales success. Companies are increasingly implementing technology to bring efficiency to their workforce. Data accessibility aside, teams continuously struggle with manual processes for document generation.