The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Although SPM strategy varies by company and industry, the most effective sales performance management strategies typically involve a combination of the same core pillars. These pillars include organizational alignment, robust reporting, ongoing professional development, incentive compensation, and sales enablement.

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Incentive Incentives Scale Compensation 83

Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Many companies tend to underestimate the importance of guidance, training, and support for their new hires, and that tends to be detrimental. Many sales professionals often don’t receive the crucial tools needed for success right away. What matters is the potential mentor’s approach to sales and prospecting.

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Hiring Sales Talent Compensation Lead Rank 62

The Pipeline

MARCH 30, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Prospecting – When Is The Best Time? Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Cold calling , Proactivity , Productivity , Prospecting , Time Allocation , Video , execution. Last week I talked about prospecting, why some like it when most don’t, rejection, and managing them.

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Pipeline Prospecting Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead 222

The Pipeline

MAY 4, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Prospecting With E-Mail. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Communication Strategy , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales 2.0 , Sales Tool , Sell Better , Success , Video , e-mail , execution. Last week we looked at means of leveraging voice mail in prospecting.

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Pipeline Prospecting Twitter Cold Calling 216

SalesLoft

OCTOBER 30, 2018

This is dollars left on the table due to ineffective processes for “defining, assigning, and managing territories, quotas, and incentives and compensation plans.”. Compensation plans need to evolve with organizational objectives and sales strategy. Have you made any adjustments to your 2019 comp plan for sales development reps?

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Compensation Sales Qualified Lead Salary Quota 52

The Pipeline

DECEMBER 16, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s The REAL Problem with Sales Training. Stored in Guest Post , Productivity , Sales Leadership , Sales Success , Sales Training , e-book , execution. The REAL Problem with Sales Training [link] #news #sales. This post has 1 comments.

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Pipeline Training Twitter Hiring 230

The Pipeline

JUNE 3, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 5 Ways to Boost Your Email Prospecting Response Rate. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Guest Post , Proactivity , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sales Technique , Sales Tip , e-mail , execution. Go ahead, do it, its good for you and your sales!

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Pipeline Prospecting Twitter B2B 286

The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 25% Increase in Sales Training ROI – Sales eXchange – 115. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Hiring Sales Talent , Proactive , Proactivity , Sales Leadership , Sales Management , Sales eXchange , execution. Given that, why train them?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 10, 2021

But we go one step further: We pair SDRs and AEs to promote specialization and optimization, and ensure that everyone is mentored for success from the very beginning of their tenure on the sales team. At ZoomInfo, SDRs are mainly responsible for pipeline building and prospecting, both inbound and outbound. So, What Do SDRs and AEs Do?

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Outbound Inbound Hiring Lead Rank 130

Showpad

MARCH 3, 2020

Both operations and enablement strategies function to enhance the sales process, allowing sales managers to effectively lead and coach their teams and reps to meet their goals quarter after quarter. Sales Enablement versus Sales Operations. Sales Operations Roles and Responsibilities. Managing sales tech stack.

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Sales Operations Sales Enablement Hiring Compensation 100

Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Recruitment and Training Building a competent, successful sales team is crucial. Managers are involved in recruiting, sales coaching and training, and onboarding new sales representatives. Incentive and Compensation Strategies Compensation, quotas, and incentives help attract top talent and motivate them.

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Sales Management Strategy Lead Rank Lead Scoring 59

Zoominfo

JUNE 10, 2021

But we go one step further: We pair SDRs and AEs to promote specialization and optimization, and ensure that everyone is mentored for success from the very beginning of their tenure on the sales team. At ZoomInfo, SDRs are mainly responsible for pipeline building and prospecting , both inbound and outbound. So, What Do SDRs and AEs Do?

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Inbound Hiring Lead Rank Outbound 100

Jeffrey Gitomer

MARCH 8, 2013

elements to build and grow a stellar sales team: 1. Structure a fair compensation package that is commission based The more they sell, the more they earn. People get into sales because it’s got the potential for great financial rewards. Reward sales with money. Nothing happens until a sale is made.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals. Skip ahead: What Is SaaS Sales? What Is the Average SaaS Sales Rep’s Salary? What’s the Length of a SaaS Sales Cycle? The Unique Challenges of SaaS Sales. The Most Important Metrics for SaaS Sales.

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Paid Content Lead Rank Commission Lead Scoring 127

The Pipeline

MAY 27, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 10 Fail-proof Tasks to Help Turn Your Prospects into Buyers. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Coaching , Guest Post , Proactivity , Sales Success , Sales Technique , execution. Prospecting is a term that’s been around for a long time. Go ahead, do it , click here now!

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Pipeline Prospecting Twitter Ideal Customer Profile 243

The Pipeline

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Stored in Appointments , Attitude , Business Acumen , Cold calling , Guest Post , Planning , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sell Better , Video , Voice mail , execution. Voice mail continues to be a topic of discussion whenever sales people get together. Prospecting. Sales Compensation.

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Pipeline Cold Calling Webinar Metrics Hiring 245

The Pipeline

JANUARY 11, 2012

Stored in Attitude , Buying Process , EDGE Sales Process , Forecast , Funnel management , Interactive Selling , Planning , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales Cycle , Sales Process , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Time Allocation , execution. Sales Cycle , Sales Success , Time Allocation.

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Pipeline Face-to-face Cold Calling Sales Cycle 209

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Stored in Appointments , Contest , Proactive , Proactivity , Prospecting , Sales Success , Sales Technique , Sales Training , Workshops , execution. PROACTIVE PROSPECTING! Here is an example: I wanna go to the Proactive Prospecting Workshop in #Toronto [link] #ppmark by @you #contest #toronto.

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Pipeline Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead Compensation 220

The Pipeline

AUGUST 8, 2011

Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Buying Process , Communication , EDGE Sales Process , Funnel management , Interactive Selling , Proactive , Proactivity , Sales Leadership , Sales Success , Sales eXchange , Sell Better , Shorter sales cycle , execution. Prospecting. Sales Bloggers Union.

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ACT Pipeline Top of Funnel Hiring 244

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Sales Roulette – Are You A Player? Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Impact Questions , Interactive Selling , Metrics , Next Steps , Proactive , Sales Cycle , Sales Process , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , execution. Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street.

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Pipeline Hiring Top of Funnel Cold Calling 240

The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Funnel management , Impact Questions , Interactive Selling , Planning , Prospecting , Sales Leadership , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sell Better , Video , execution , qualifying. Prospecting.

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Sales Qualified Lead Pipeline Cold Calling Webinar Metrics 231

The Pipeline

JANUARY 18, 2012

Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Meetings. Sales Process.

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Pipeline Cold Calling Hiring Compensation 253

The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Meetings. Sales Process.

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Pipeline Cold Calling Hiring Compensation 240

The Pipeline

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Meetings. Sales Process.

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Pipeline Lead Scoring Lead Rank Cold Calling 240

The Pipeline

JANUARY 13, 2012

Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Buying Process , EDGE Sales Process , Forecast , Funnel management , Interactive Selling , Metrics , Proactive , Productivity , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Time Allocation , execution. Wednesday I posted a piece about the importance of working your sales cycle, not the calendar.

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Emissary

JUNE 26, 2023

Sales Teams The second half is the most tumultuous for sales teams. It’s tempting to allow for a somewhat relaxed Q3 as sellers, clients, and prospects all take well-earned summer vacations. Make a last Sales push for new logos. Deploy final training. Training moves into the informal realm in Q4.

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Ideal Customer Profile Top of Funnel Account Based Marketing Lead Rank 52

The Pipeline

APRIL 27, 2011

Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Prospecting , Sales Technique , Video , Voice mail , execution. Two weeks ago I in a post title Prospecting and the “Last Inch” , looking at key thing to consider at that final moment when you have to reach out and engage directly with your prospect.

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Pipeline Cold Calling Compensation Hiring 223

The Pipeline

AUGUST 22, 2011

Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Cold calling , EDGE Sales Process , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales Success , Sales Technique , Sales eXchange , execution. The other day I was talking with a couple of sales managers trying to help their people be more effective in prospecting. Prospecting.

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Pipeline Cold Calling Hiring Sales Qualified Lead 255

The Pipeline

MARCH 7, 2012

Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Meetings. Sales Process.

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Pipeline Sales Qualified Lead Cold Calling Webinar Metrics 210

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Meetings. Sales Process.

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Pipeline Top of Funnel Cold Calling Webinar Metrics 228

The Pipeline

MARCH 6, 2012

Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Meetings. Sales Process.

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Pipeline Hiring Top of Funnel Cold Calling 212

Your Sales Management Guru

MAY 30, 2012

Sales Compensation and Having a Fun Summer. Sales Leadership Ideas. At this time of year sales management must be looking at pipeline levels and goals for July/August and determining if there is the necessary level of activity to ensure targets will be exceeded. Make the contest length the same as the sales cycle.

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Compensation Sales Leadership Face-to-face Incentives 67

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Meetings. Sales Process.

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Pipeline Hiring Demand Generation Targets Demand Generation 223

The Spiff Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Reps who are motivated to put in the time, who are always on the phone, researching prospects, and going above and beyond to close a deal– even in the face of constant rejection– are more likely to be successful. When a sales rep doesn’t have the necessary selling skills, leaders have options. Quadrant 2: High Will, High Skill.

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Commission Compensation Motivation Intent Signal 78

Pipeliner

JULY 3, 2023

For example, seek a sales specialist well-versed in bundle pricing, someone capable of effectively marketing these bundles to prospective clients by elucidating their advantages and highlighting potential cost reductions. This will make prospective hires see the significant societal impact your business makes.

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Sales Talent Hiring Compensation Salary 52

The Pipeline

JANUARY 17, 2012

Prospecting. Random Walk Down Sales Street. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Meetings. Sales Process.

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Influencer Pipeline Hiring Cold Calling 222

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , HR Management , Hiring Sales Talent , Productivity , Sales Force Alignment , Sales Leadership , Sales Training , execution. Earlier this week, I posted on two related or intersecting topics sales leaders need to manage and improve.

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Webinar Metrics Pipeline Hiring Face-to-face 210