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The Biggest Threat to Sales Teams in 2018 Isn't Losing Clients

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How Fast Are Salespeople Churning in 2018? A 2018 report by the Bridge Group shows average rep tenure now sits at 1.5 In 2010 -- a mere eight years ago -- 44% of respondents reported an average sales tenure of more than three years. Well, a 2018 survey by Marc Wayshak reported only 17.6% Why Are Reps Actually Leaving?

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5 Outcomes to Expect When You Implement Effective Sales Coaching [New Research]

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Between 2010 and 2018, average sales rep tenure decreased from 3 years to 1.5 This, in turn, fuels revenue growth because when a rep is in a territory longer, they develop better relationships with clients and are more effective team members. Improved employee retention rates. Sales rep retention is a hot topic.

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The Sales Leader's Guide to Performance Management

Hubspot Sales

In 2018, the average sales professional tenure was reported to be 1.5 years , down by half from 2010. Sales territory optimization - The ability to support strategic territory mapping and efficiency. Their areas of expertise include compensation planning and territory management. Image Source: SAP.

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The 5 Quota-Killing Mistakes Only Experienced Salespeople Make

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As salespeople become comfortable in their role and territory, they begin to develop strong relationships with certain customers. While a tactic or technique may have been very effective in 2010, 2012, or even 2018, technology, industries, jobs, and people change. They lean too heavily on existing champions. That's an issue.

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Guest Post: Sales Teams Have More to Worry About Than Just Losing Clients

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According to a Bridge Group report from 2018, the average sales representative will have a tenure of 1 ½ years. In the year 2010, a survey was conducted on the average tenure for sales representatives, and it revealed that 44% of them had a 3-year tenure. In 2018, only 8% of sales representatives reportedly have this much tenure.

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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Sales Quotas

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Forecast quotas are generally assigned to specific sales territories or teams. Forecast Sales Quota Example: Let's say Jonathan is the pacific northwest territory rep for JVN Skates and traditionally closes $7500 in sales during Q4. From there, adjust that number to account for territories, reps, and seasonal fluctuations.

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