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Why Sales Managers Struggle with Effective Hiring

Miller Heiman Group

Sales organizations face a paradox: although many continue to increase hiring, attrition is on the rise, according to our 2018-2019 Sales Performance Report , creating a major pain point. Poor hiring practices prove costly to sales organizations in many ways. How Sales Organizations Can Improve Hiring Decisions.

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Effective Sales Management Is Emotion Management

Women Sales Pros

If you want to know how to be a good sales manager, remember the importance of emotion management when addressing sales performance issues. For example, a sales manager is meeting with one of her top salespeople who is running behind plan for the very first time in two years.

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The Scalable Sales Manager: the Key to Unlocking Your Sales Teams’ True Potential

SBI

The Scalable Sales Manager: The Key to Unlocking Your Sales Teams’ True Potential. The role of Sales Manager has always been one of the hardest jobs in sales. To say that sales managers have their work cut out for them would be a massive understatement. by Howard Brown, CEO of ringDNA.

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10 Sales Statistics You Should Know in 2019

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Companies that set cookie-cutter quotas across similar roles see 14% lower quota attainment than those that assign quotas based on territory-specific opportunities ( Complete Sales Planning Handbook. ). 2018 Sales Comp Administration Survey ). Learn more in our Enterprise Guide to Sales Performance Management.

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New Study: 2020 Trends in Sales Management

Miller Heiman Group

Sales organizations undergo constant change initiatives. Managers sit squarely at the intersection of these trends, yet for most organizations, sales management strategies have hardly changed. In fact, the changes that have occurred in the managerial ranks have intensified managers’ internal and administrative focus.

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7 Creative Sales Team Names to Promote Unity in 2019

Hubspot Sales

A creative sales team name can help unite your team, foster collaboration, and help individuals learn, grow, and reach personal and team goals. For sales managers, a positive and productive team dynamic is crucial to your team's success. Sales Team Name Examples. Hugh Willoughby is a principal sales manager at HubSpot.

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Sales Compensation Planning: Everything to Consider in 2019

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The start of a new year comes with a new sales plan—and that means you must reassess your sales capacity needs , align and balance sales territories , and create a sales incentive plan that drives sales performance. Enter sales compensation planning. The Importance of Sales Compensation Planning.