The Spiff Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Just as Olympic athletes train to reach peak performance, so do sales teams. But, just as there are less obvious factors that contribute to an athlete’s performance, there are less obvious factors that contribute to a sales team’s performance as well. Today, we present to you, our latest infographic: Going for Gold in Sales.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In this episode of the Sales Hacker Podcast, we have Nelson Gilliat , Demand Generation Manager at Brantr Media and Author of Death of the SDR , a book whose controversial central philosophy we discuss. Join us for a visionary conversation about getting rid of the SDR role and doing away with commission — and what should replace them.

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Canidium

JUNE 7, 2023

Discover how SAP Commissions shapes sales rep behavior and drives performance. Unlock the potential of SAP Commissions to optimize sales strategies and achieve organizational success.

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Close.io

JANUARY 23, 2020

There is no magic formula for commission planning. Flat rate commissions. The simplest commission structure, commonly found in property, retail, and insurance. For example, if a sales rep sells a product at $1,000 and the flat rate commission per sale is 5%, they get an extra $50 in their paycheck.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 26, 2021

That’s how my friend Stacey describes the way sales compensation plans have changed over the last 15 years of her SaaS career. Why do sales compensation plans have to be so complex? Sales compensation was set up to ensure that reps are suitably rewarded for their performance. get paid commissions at 8%.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 31, 2022

Mark Shopmeyer, co-founder and co-CEO of sales commission software startup CaptivateIQ, says sales compensation plans don't have to be the headache they are for many companies. The post Does Sales Compensation Have to Be So Complicated? appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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The Spiff Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome back to our Sell Like a Girl series– where we’ve spent recent weeks unpacking gender bias in sales. Today we’re continuing this conversation by sharing a preview of our latest research on sales commission. We break down commission payouts across gender, job function, and location within the United States.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 24, 2019

Compensation is an important factor in attracting and retaining employees, especially in sales. Imagine if almost half of your sales team left the company because of a poorly designed compensation plan. Luckily, I've compiled some resources for you to determine the best sales commission structure for your sales team or yourself.

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The key to attracting and retaining top-performing sales reps is sales commission. A skilled sales rep needs recognition for his performance to stay motivated. In addition, a commission is a crucial factor for keeping the salespeople in your organization satisfied. What is sales commission?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 23, 2023

So why are companies stuck in the mindset that a low salary plus commission is the best way to drive sales performance? The post It’s Time to Update the Sales Agent’s Compensation appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management. Higher base pay fosters better performance and affective commitment.

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Xactly

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Sales compensation is the main driver of team performance. Here are five reasons you shouldn't cap sales commissions and how it helps you hit peak performance.

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Xactly

JULY 19, 2018

Commissions play a key role in your sales compensation plans, driving sales behaviors and motivating reps to hit their quota. Depending on your sales force structure and size, there are different sales commission structures that can be used in your incentive plan. Draw Against Commission Definition.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

One common perk of a career in sales is the ability to earn more based on your own hard work and selling success. With salary, commission, bonuses, and other incentives, sales professionals often have options and feel in control of the compensation they receive, which can be great for motivation and fulfillment.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JULY 6, 2016

Looking for a No-BS podcast that will elevate your sales results? Brian Burns, host of the weekly podcast, “ The Brutal Truth ,” interviews leaders in the sales space and offers key insights into succeeding. Accurate Data Allows You to Achieve Higher Sale Commissions. How to Use Deep Data Intelligence.

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Close

AUGUST 25, 2022

The average software sales salary starts under $40k, but has lucrative commissions. Read the article to find how quickly you can earn six figures in SaaS sales.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Traditionally, B2B sales teams are mostly dominated by men. Though female sales reps earn a base pay of 33% lower than male reps, women are still paid higher at a commission rate. In fact, 86% of women achieved their set.

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Xactly

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Under the new revenue recognition standard , companies must change the way they report revenue in their accounting for sales commissions. On Oct 17, we held a customer roundtable with Xactly Commission Expense Accounting (CEA) customers. The impact of all commissions paid. How do commission expenses get classified?

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Work in a straight, commission only position? ” “On commission only, it’s one week you got it, one week you don’t.” Commission only is more about luck…”. [[ This is a content summary only. “What?! Are you nuts?” Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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InsideSales.com

AUGUST 9, 2019

Learn the significant competitive advantage of having non-commissioned salespeople from Mitch Little of Microchip Technology. The post The Advantage Of Non-Commissioned Sales People w/Mitch Little @Microchip appeared first on The Sales Insider. Read on to find out more.

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Canidium

MAY 2, 2020

Coffee, Commissions, and CPQ is a podcast that will cover topics about all things sales, sales operations, sales enablement, and SPM! In the first episode of our series, Tim Bensman, Canidium's Xactly practice Lead, talks about the importance of SPM and measurment in sales.

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The Pipeline

JULY 7, 2020

Sales pundits love to talk about change, and there is no shortage of opportunity brought about by the changes we face today. But having been at the game for a while the one thing that never changes is the view and approach to incentive or commissions. He mapped out a successful sale, more accurate to say, he choreographed it.

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Xactly

JULY 18, 2019

Inaccurate commission payouts can wreak havoc on sales performance and productivity. Learn just how much sales compensation errors can cost your company.

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Xactly

APRIL 16, 2018

That’s putting it very simply, but a smart sales operations leader will recognize this dilemma instantly. The company (the Principal) wants profits, but the sales rep (the Agent) wants an income. Variables in Sales Commission Strategies. Or, keep reading for more sales plan ideas.

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

It’s not very often when an article gets me so agitated that I feel that I have to respond but, this one did … No Commissions, No Quota: the Future Model for Sales? Before you read on, in full disclosure, you should know that I am on the wrong side of 60 and have been in B2B sales and management since 1977. You need salespeople.

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Xactly

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Learn best practices and everything you need to know about sales commission strategies.

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Xactly

APRIL 4, 2019

Learn everything you need to know about commission-only sales structures as a part of sales compensation.

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Xactly

JANUARY 31, 2019

Discover everything you need to know about using a non-recoverable draw against commission in your sales compensation plan.

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Customer Centric Selling

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Sales Tips: Want Better Results? Avoid "Commission Breath". By Gary Walker, EVP of Channel Sales & Operations, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. However, what gets a salesperson into trouble is when they shortcut or abandon their sales process. That is the Alabama football process.

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OpenSymmetry

AUGUST 24, 2017

In my previous blog on the ASC 606: Revenue Recognition topic from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), I provided some background to the new regulation and covered some potential impacts to those in sales comp and sales ops-related roles. How can I be most prepared? Calculation Logic/Assessment Rules. Reporting/Extracts.

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Sales Evangelist

MARCH 27, 2018

the transition to a full commission sales position was a no-brainer. He learned from his years in sales that he wasn’t wired to do anything but sell. the transition to a full commission sales position was a no-brainer. He learned from his years in sales that he wasn’t wired to do anything but sell.

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Steven Rosen

OCTOBER 8, 2021

How to Motivate Your Sales Team. Sales leaders agree that a highly motivated and engaged sales force drives greater performance. Many sales managers ask me how to ensure that they have a highly motivated and engaged team, and I usually ask them “WHY”? .” Tap into the WHY! External Factors.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The piece got decent traction, was fun to write, and produced some interesting perspectives on both sides of the argument — so I figured it might be worth it to try the process again with another hot-button sales issue. ChatGPT and Me: “Commission should be done away with.” Here's what we had to say. Take a conversational tone.

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Canidium

JULY 11, 2023

You are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and maximize revenue. Integrating various systems becomes a strategic imperative as your company progressively relies on diverse software solutions to manage its operations.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 16, 2019

Author: Dave Egloff, Senior Director at Gartner For many organizations, sales commissions are the highest variable expense and unfortunately, very challenging to forecast. That is an uncomfortable fact — the chief sales officer’s highest variable expense might be the most challenging to predict. 400k of additional expense).

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The Spiff Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’ve spent any time in sales, chances are you’ve witnessed gender bias and discrimination in action– even if you weren’t aware of it at the time. That’s why, as part of our ongoing Sell Like a Girl series, we’ve delved deep into the topic of gender bias in male-dominated industries like sales.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 31, 2020

Sales teams are a particularly unique case as their compensation is likely to be highly leveraged and more sensitive to changes in the marketplace. What happens to the sales force and their commission-based structure? Is top sales talent at risk of leaving if they can’t earn commissions? . Model Costs Accurately.

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