The Pipeline

JULY 7, 2021

Want to split a room of salespeople, just ask if “sales is a numbers game or not?” Full disclosure, I came from the sales is a numbers game camp. But there is no escaping the fact that while sale may not be a numbers game, your numbers have to add up. The debate has raged on for years with few converts. Behind The Numbers.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Sales compensation is one of the trickiest aspects of the sales organization to get right. How to create a good sales comp plan. Sales comp plan types. Commission only. Base plus commission. Base plus commission. Absolute commission plan. Relative commission plan. When to pay commission.

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Xactly

APRIL 2, 2018

Whether a company is trying to grow or has reached the Enterprise level, the right sales commission structure can be the difference between hitting your goals or falling flat. Since sales is tasked with increasing revenues, incentives are an important part of achieving those goals. Yet, you want a structure that rewards results.

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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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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

The SaaS industry has different selling techniques , key metrics , and sales process activities compared to the ones you’d encouter while selling a tangible physical product or a more traditional service like a marketing consultation package. By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The first monthly commission statements will soon be in your sales reps'' hands. This post is for Sales leaders and HR business partners. Read on to understand the mechanics of effective sales compensation. I don’t find the equivalent reviews and analytical checkups on the sales comp plan. January is over.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

There are many things to consider if you are interested in starting your career in sales. You’ll also need a thorough knowledge of sales trends and stats to succeed. With a modest, go-get-'em attitude, you can learn the stats you need to know to anticipate what a career in sales has in store for you.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 10, 2013

As tempting as it might be to offer discounts right now to make a number, doing so can create huge issues if you expect to get any repeat business from them next year. Year-end discounts send a message not only to your customers, but also to your prospects, that the best way to get a deal is to wait. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 10, 2017

So you’ve arrived 30 minutes early and you’re sitting in your car ready to go in and visit a prospect and you’ve made the cardinal sin and have not done any sales preparation for this meeting! Well, here are 5 areas to prepare for the sale now so it will give you more focus: Know Your Objectives. Shame on you!

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 22, 2012

To do that I asked a couple of people I know, also involved in sales training to sit down to conduct the review, in essence to play the role of the manager, and keep me honest. What worried me even more is that this person was involved in working with sales teams, and this was top of mind here, what is top of mind when they are out in field.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2024

And to win that business, we have to discount deeply–getting approvals is such a hassle and it impacts our commissions. And for those that eventually do make a decision, we end up winning about 15% of them. I’m exhausted writing these few paragraphs!

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Klozers

JUNE 5, 2014

Sales People often provide discounts or incentives to buyers in order to help them hit sales targets and win more business. Reducing or even better eliminating discounting by sales people, is in many ways one of the easiest ways to grow your business and maximize your profits. Is this really necessary though?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. Some deals hit walls — that‘s just an unfortunate fact of sales life. I've seen a lot of reps be tempted to force things along in the interest of hitting quota or making commission.

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John Barrows

MAY 2, 2019

We are givers in Sales. We give and give and give in the hopes that at the end of the sales process, we get what we want – which is the signed contract and commission. This is why at the end of the sales process they sometimes don’t even give us the courtesy of a callback! Get a testimonial in return for a discount.

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SBI Growth

JULY 18, 2013

This is a story of how a bad comp plan can ruin a sales force. In 2011, P&O Cruise lines cut is commission rate from 12% to 5%. The CEO was upset with the rampant discounting used by his sales team. So he cut the commission rate in half. The sales force revolted and sales plummeted.

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SaaStr - Sales Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2019

This and massive discounting.). Yes, the rep gets a commission and the company might book a tiny bit of revenue in the short-term. Clawback sales commission for customers that churn quickly. But at least an aggressive clawback policy keeps churn topper-of-mind for the sales team. You lose money, all-in.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 17, 2013

For many the age old question continues to be which came first the chicken or the egg, and while some have claimed to have the answer, there is a similar one playing out in B2B sales. First thing you have to do is define “relationship”, it is one of those words in sales that people use without often quantifying or defining its meaning.

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PandaDoc

MAY 16, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover how you can measure indirect sales success and discuss the four main types of indirect sales strategies: distribution , dealership , franchising , and merchandising. In addition, we’ll give some examples of companies using this sales method and offer tips for successful indirect sales.

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Chorus.ai

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A great sales team has to be built from people who can prove their passion, ambition, and drive, but a great sales team also has to feel that they’re getting paid according to their value. Nevertheless, the golden rules of sales compensation still apply. Ensure compensation is aligned with sale roles.

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Mereo

MAY 25, 2023

The issue becomes how your pricing model affects your sales team compensation plan. Additionally, how will you pay commissions — up front, as revenue is recognized or on what part of the subscription? Also consider how bundling and packaging can impact price discounts and adjustments. What term of subscription do you offer?

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

But if you are a VP of Sales being told to reduce costs, what is the best way to approach these cuts to minimize damage to the company and your team? Sales should be one of the last places to reduce costs — after all, salespeople are the engine of the revenue machine. Start Small. Cut carefully from the bottom and work your way up.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 30, 2021

Taking the opportunity to prep your sales team for any future problems can go a long way toward ensuring that your firm is ready to deal with the increased risk of an economic recession. Ironically, the most important lesson for sales teams to learn could be when to walk away. Shift Your Sales Team’s Focus.

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Allbound

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

After all, partnering up with other companies that share customer bases can be a huge asset in amplifying your sales and marketing. Referral partners will generate and pass leads to your SaaS company in return for commission payments. Sales / Support Partners. 3 Types of SaaS Partner Programs.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan We frequently discuss reasons why salespeople fail, the differences between successful and unsuccessful salespeople, and scenarios where salespeople make good versus bad choices. They're getting neither proper direction, coaching nor feedback from sales management.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Buying products requires a large initial investment, but buying in bulk will get you better discounts and leave more room for profit. However, you can also go the route of creating products to order, and instead of just selling finished items, you can offer commissions, too. Dropshipping Lastly, you can choose to dropship products.

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 10, 2018

NOTE: Today’s Infographic is provide by Jake Smith, National Sales Manager for Go People. Full Disclosure: Fees may be applied and I may receive commission through the links. Book Packages Available ~ email: elinor@smoothsale.net . HubSpot Sales “ Sell More and Work Less!”

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 14, 2023

Increase Your Sales Increasing sales is another way to boost your profits. One of the easiest ways to do this is by offering promotions or discounts to attract more customers. Consider how you use and apply social media for your business, email marketing, or paid advertising to reach a wider audience and drive sales.

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Chorus.ai

AUGUST 15, 2019

A great sales team has to be built from people who can prove their passion, ambition, and drive, but a great sales team also has to feel that they’re getting paid according to their value. Having an attractive sales compensation plan is essential — not only when adding talent into your team — but also when retaining it.

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criteria for success

DECEMBER 16, 2020

When working for commission, it can be difficult to see the big picture of collaborative based sales. In other words, the size of the company pie is of no interest to salespeople as long as they exceed their individual sales goals – the opposite of collaborative based sales. Developing greater sales depth.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The first monthly commission statements will soon be in your sales reps'' hands. This post is for Sales leaders and HR business partners. Read on to understand the mechanics of effective sales compensation. I don’t find the equivalent reviews and analytical checkups on the sales comp plan. January is over.

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 3, 2018

He is the co-founder of Blank Label , an award-winning luxury menswear company, and leads marketing for Receiptful , a platform to supercharge all customer interactions for eCommerce stores, and Tenfold , a seamless click-to-dial solution for high-performance sales teams. Sales Tales that Educate and produce a Laugh!

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Author: Tim Houlihan Sales leaders are always trying to figure out how to get the most out of their reps at the lowest cost, and incentives are excellent at revealing that sweet spot. Example : A national discount clothing retailer decided to recognize top sales associates by giving them a 2-liter bottle of soda at their monthly team meeting.

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Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 19, 2018

Whether in marketing brochures, on websites or during sales calls, the phrase “We’ve/I’ve got the solution for you” seems presumptuous and self-serving. Sellers hoping to earn commissions should recuse themselves from offering opinions. In the best case buyers will discount whatever claims sellers make as they’ve come to expect hype.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

I received offers from my favorite retailers for birthday discounts, designed to make me feel special and (more importantly) spend money. ” We grab every coupon and sales ad we can find, use Groupon for deep discounts on special events and luxury services, and take advantage of “refer a friend” offers any chance we get. .”

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Xactly

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

When it comes to sales compensation planning, you can never start prepping too early, right? One of the most important things to consider when designing plans are the different roles on your sales team. In this piece, we’ll take a top down approach and start by designing a sales manager compensation plan. Plan Components.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 20, 2018

These sales tips are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale! Full Disclosure: Fees may be applied and I may receive commission through the links. Book Packages Available ~ email: elinor@smoothsale.net . HubSpot Sales “ Sell More and Work Less!” Sales Tales that Educate and produce a Laugh!

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 13, 2018

Making a lasting impression is essential for sales and successful job interviews. Full Disclosure: Fees may be applied and I may receive commission through the links. Sales Tales that Educate and produce a Laugh! . Sales enablement tool focused on pipeline management, sales process & analytics.

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