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Incentive Compensation: What It Is & How to Structure a Plan

Hubspot Sales

Incentives are natural motivators — and sometimes, some "natural motivation" is exactly what your salespeople need to perform to the best of their abilities. That's why several companies leverage something known as incentive compensation : the practice of offering financial rewards for professional excellence. Retention Bonus.

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I Debated ChatGPT: 'Commission Should Be Done Away With'

Hubspot Sales

I prompted ChatGPT, “Have a debate with me about whether the commission-based compensation structure is an effective incentive compensation system for salespeople. In industries where customer loyalty and retention are crucial, such as in subscription-based businesses, this short-term focus can be detrimental. Make three key points.”

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What It Means to Be 'Money Motivated' (& Should You Be?)

Hubspot Sales

Gamify it with financial incentives. Let’s discuss what it means to be money motivated, and if financial incentives are truly the best way to foster an engaged, motivated sales team. With financial gain as their only goal, they may not be considering other important factors such as customer satisfaction or retention.

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2023 Sales Comp Planning: A Conversation with The Alexander Group

The Spiff Blog

Recommended reading: The Definitive Guide to Recession-Proofing Your Sales Team. Don’t neglect retention after an upswing. Retention is important in good times and bad times. Downturns don’t just accentuate the importance of retention, but also sustainable growth. Something else we were happy to confirm?

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How to Create Sales Collaterals That Convert

Highspot

Post-sale, knowledge bases, and training materials support retention and advocacy. Decision Stage In the decision stage, prospects are ready to make a definitive choice. Retention and Advocacy Stage Once the deal is sealed, it’s time to roll out the welcome mat.

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How to Retain High-Performing B2B Salespeople

CloserIQ

Create a comprehensive benefits and incentives program. Although compensation isn’t the only factor that prompts excellent salespeople to leave, it definitely has an impact. Make sure that your incentive program appropriately rewards top performers. Even providing high-quality accommodations during travel can make a difference.

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6 Tips for Selling to the CFO in 2024

The Spiff Blog

Don’t overwhelm a CFO with details about what your product’s features and capabilities can achieve— and definitely don’t lead with pricing details in an attempt to satiate their inner cost-cutter. Or, consider the growing issue of talent retention.