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2023 Sales Comp Planning: A Conversation with The Alexander Group

The Spiff Blog

We recently sat down with Chris Semain, Principal and Tech Practice Leader at the Alexander Group to discuss the future of sales comp. As we start planning for 2023, the only thing we’re certain of is that we’re in rocky territory– some organizations more precariously positioned than others. Let’s dive right in!

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Here’s What Every Business Should Know about Multi-Channel Sales Management

Cincom Smart Selling

In many ways, managing multiple sales channels is like climbing that mountain—it looks easy until you really get into the process, and then the challenges and difficulties become all too apparent. If you currently manage a multi-channel operation, you know how naïve this statement sounds. You Need Channel Management.

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How SMS Can Elevate Your Marketing Programs

Sales and Marketing Management

An interactive channel: While email reply rates remain low, users are happy to interact with a brand via SMS. A short code is just that — a short five- or six-digit number that is capable of sending SMS messages at high volumes within a territory. The average time to open an SMS message is 90 seconds. Let’s dig in. How Does SMS Work?

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Prevent ‘A’ Player Turnover

SBI Growth

Here’s an example: Top Territory Todd: Todd has exceeded quota the past 5 years. Yet he has 3x the average territory potential in his patch. His boss does not want to split his territory. But place him in an equal territory and watch him flounder. Yet, Ned’s results are average for his tenure group.

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Sales Talk for CEOs: From NASA to CEO: Lessons in Leadership, Storytelling and Curiosity (Ep115)

Alice Heiman

Leverage Diverse Testing Groups: Beth’s experiences as an analog astronaut demonstrate the value of diverse test groups in gaining genuine product insights. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel to see Beth Mund share her extraordinary experiences and insights that can inspire every CEO to lead with curiosity and courage.

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A Get-Well Plan for Sales Ops in the New Year

SBI Growth

In our work, we encounter many great sales operations groups. Data Access / Availability: Does your group have access the right data to make good decisions? Don’t do a territory redesign project without knowing exactly who you’re targeting. Our Sales Ops Get Well Plan will help you focus for next year. Physician, Heal Thyself.

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HR Saves Sales From the End of the World

SBI Growth

It’s especially for HR leaders to increase their Sales recruiting channels. Q1 of 2013 is a busy time to refill empty Sales territories. Groups – Your Sales employee is a member of multiple groups. First, look for groups that relate to the position you’re filling. Sales leaders want replacement Reps FAST.

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