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The Insider’s Guide to a Sales Talent Audit

Janek Performance Group

As basketball is an apt metaphor for sales, it’s a great time to discuss a sales talent audit. After all, when the sales environment shifts, teams need to reshuffle and improve to keep up. Yesterday’s sales team might not stack up against tomorrow’s challenges. A sales talent audit is no different.

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9 Can’t-Miss Customer Service Conferences in 2019

Lessonly

Instead of just reading the next best-selling book or checking out another “latest trends” report, customer service conferences provide an unparalleled opportunity to learn exclusive and valuable knowledge. The series provides the opportunity to learn how to take your customer service to the next level, regardless of the channel.

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How Sales Technology Impacts Recruiting and Retention

CloserIQ

The business case for adopting these systems often overlooks a very important component – the positive impact on sales team recruiting, onboarding, and retention. How Sales Technology Impacts Recruiting. The War for Sales Talent is heating up – and shows no signs of slowing down. Win the War for Sales Talent.

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Three Sales Management Practices that Chief Revenue Officers Can Use to Prepare Themselves for a Recession

Miller Heiman Group

Last year, the average sales organization saw revenue attainment of 101%, according to CSO Insights, the research division of Miller Heiman Group. While that seems like good news, it’s a lagging indicator—and looking backward, rather than forward, won’t help sales leadership see their future.

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Top 10 Reasons Why New Sales Managers Fail

Steven Rosen

Sales is a team sport and many new sales managers fail because they focus on leading individuals rather than leading the team. Loss of Focus – Many new sales managers become overly focused on sales processes, while neglecting other facets of sales management such as customer service and sales support.

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The Art—and Science—of Sales Operations

Miller Heiman Group

Sales managers don’t automatically know how to mentor their salespeople or how to constructively criticize their team without demoralizing them; they require instruction and practice to improve these skills. Look for Sales Talent with Sales DNA, Drive and Attitude.

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Inside sales job descriptions you can steal in 2020

Close.io

In this post, we’re sharing three inside sales job descriptions that you can steal and personalize for your business in order to attract the right sales talent in 2020! Job description template: junior inside sales professional. ? Job description template: inside sales leader. ?