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Forging a Career in Insurance Sales — The Complete Guide

Hubspot Sales

Insurance sales is a highly lucrative industry. Paul Moss, Founder of HeyDriver and a 14+ years insurance veteran, says, “There is a lot of cheddar to feed the mouths of insurance professionals.” With a diploma, you can start working as an insurance salesperson. Table of Contents What is insurance sales?

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Non-Commissioned Salespeople: An Odd Perspective!

MEDDIC

Ken Olsen, the inventor of the non-commissioned salespeople, was an American engineer who co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1957. Ken Olsen had a view about the sales function that many engineers shared but rarely kept that vision when they became the top guy at the company (or never became the top guy because of that vision).

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The Nature and Necessity of Uncapped Commission

Hubspot Sales

As a sales rep, you have to reconcile the fact that you're trying to make as much money as possible with the fact that you can only make a finite amount of sales in a given quarter. Some businesses impose a cap on commission — a strict limit on what you're allowed to earn. A cap on commission might mean a cap on effort.

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Which sales commission structure results in the best performance?

Close.io

There is no magic formula for commission planning. Flat rate commissions. The simplest commission structure, commonly found in property, retail, and insurance. For example, if a sales rep sells a product at $1,000 and the flat rate commission per sale is 5%, they get an extra $50 in their paycheck.

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Sales commission guide: How to use it as a motivational tool

Salesmate

The key to attracting and retaining top-performing sales reps is sales commission. A skilled sales rep needs recognition for his performance to stay motivated. In addition, a commission is a crucial factor for keeping the salespeople in your organization satisfied. What is sales commission?

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Everything You Need to Know About Sales Commission in 2019 (For Reps & Leaders)

Hubspot Sales

Compensation is an important factor in attracting and retaining employees, especially in sales. Imagine if almost half of your sales team left the company because of a poorly designed compensation plan. Luckily, I've compiled some resources for you to determine the best sales commission structure for your sales team or yourself.

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8 Smart Tips Agents can Do to Boost Their Life Insurance Sales

Pipeliner

Selling insurance can be challenging, and that’s true, whether you’re a new, inexperienced insurance agent or already a known professional in your field. That’s because people think insurance could cost a fortune, and it isn’t something that people often get to feel, hold, or even touch.