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The Biggest 2013 HR Challenge for Sales is 2014

SBI Growth

During the interview, I was surprised to hear the biggest HR challenge for 2013. It is to align the talent to where the market will be in 2014. The sales force is tentative - 2013 will be a repeat of 2012. It compares the new revenue contribution for 3 different sales channels: Direct Field Sales. 2014 and Beyond.

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Top 10 Problems with Channel Sales - Don't be Held Hostage

Understanding the Sales Force

Ignored in all of these articles are those clients and companies that sell through channels. The channels are many, and include stocking distributors, brokers, retailers, VARs, agencies, partners, resellers, rep firms and more. Channel sales is quite different. In these cases, the channel salespeople function more like coaches.

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A Sales Enablement Tool for the CEO

SBI Growth

When you built your new product, you most likely did most or all of the following: Conducted market research to understand the problems of your customers. Validated the market will pay to solve these problems. Launched marketing campaigns to generate interest. Trained the sales force and channel partners on the new product.

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The Two Things the Head of Sales Must Do in Q4 [Hey SVP, VP Sales Don't Screw This Up]

A Sales Guy

Starting the new year right, and in this case 2013, means having the right structure, people, processess, and strategies in place. It means identifying, understanding and responding to the gap between your current environment and what is expected in 2013. To prepare for 2013 starts with understanding the goal(s). revenue growth.

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If Your Sales Strategies Don’t Include at Least One of These, You’re in Trouble

A Sales Guy

2013 is just around the corner. We are rapidly closing the books on 2012 and if we haven’t already, we are starting to look towards executing on 2013. The probability you meet your goals in 2013 is directly related to the quality and strength of your strategies (your series of maneuvers or stratagems). Establish a channel.

Strategy 116
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Delicious Sales

Marketing (6398). Channels (799). 2013 (4691). THE SALES HUNTER AUGUST 12, 2013 Is Your Sales Process Slow or Fast? MORE >> THE SALES INSIDER AUGUST 13, 2013 What Shakespeare Can Teach You About Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics and Shakespeare have more in common than you think. Topics Major Topics.

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Episode #081: Keep It Simple in Sales with Andy Paul

Jeff Shore

I’ve worked with nearly every channel ranging from franchise networks to retailers, dealers, distributors, VAR and OEMs. Be Bold and Win the Sale: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Boost Your Performance by Jeff Shore (2013-12-31). And, I’ve sold in nearly every corner of the globe. Accelerate Podcast. The Sales House.