Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

Below, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of some of the most widely used compensation plans for sales professionals: Salary Only Without question, this is the easiest type of compensation for both sales reps and their organizations to manage. This might give customers the impression of a low- or no-pressure sale.

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Increase Sales

MARCH 14, 2012

Salespeople are quick to defend their need to discount with the belief that this is the only way they can close the sale. This is the number one reason I wrote High-Profit Selling: Win the Sale Without Compromising on Price. I wanted to provide salespeople with proven solutions to avoid the discounting madness.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Sales Managers Have the Hardest Job in Sales. As a sales manager, you owe it to yourself to pay close attention to Jeb’s keen insights on leadership. Sales Managers have the hardest job in sales. In most cases, sales managers earn less than their top salespeople. E-mail RSS.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

Mention Pricing on Cold Calls Talk About the Competition Prepare for the Discount Talk Master the Sales Call Monologue Bring in Your Customer Success Specialists Early Forecast Using Data, Not Instincts. Find the right way to break a few sales call rules, and you can fast-track your company to a hefty market advantage.

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SalesFuel

MAY 6, 2024

Positive vibes + anticipation = a slew of positive emotions experienced by consumers when they receive mail. Photo by: Rinck Content Studio SalesFuel - Sales Credibility | Sales Research | Sales Hiring | Sales Management | Sales Enablement

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 7, 2019

Relies too heavily on discounts, resulting in lower margins. Here are some positive phrases you can use to let them know they're doing an excellent job. Clearly identifying these areas for improvement in the performance review will provide points to work on during any coaching or training after the performance review.

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Xactly

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

One of the most important things to consider when designing plans are the different roles on your sales team. Sales managers and their reporting reps will have responsibilities in their roles, which means your compensation plans should be tailored to different roles. Constructing Commissions in a Sales Manager Compensation Plan.

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Bernadette McClelland

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

But I do have a fear… and that is that many sales leaders who say they want their teams to do something different are still feeding them stuff that is old, or god forbid! And if the sales team can’t stretch their thinking then how will they help the buyer stretch theirs? not giving them anything at all.

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Xactly

JULY 5, 2018

One of the most important things to consider when designing plans are the different roles on your sales team. Sales managers and their reporting reps will have responsibilities unique to their roles, which means your compensation plans should be tailored to different roles. Your best sales rep is not necessarily the best leader.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

Mention Pricing on Cold Calls Talk About the Competition Prepare for the Discount Talk Master the Sales Call Monologue Bring in Your Customer Success Specialists Early Forecast Using Data, Not Instincts Find the right way to break a few sales call rules, and you can fast-track your company to a hefty market advantage.

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Anthony Iannarino

MAY 9, 2020

The salesperson has been clear on the investment from the very start, only to show up to get ink on paper to have the client ask for a massive discount. Several responses proposed merely walking away, with a few being insulted by being asked for a massive discount. ” or “Why are you asking for this discount now?”

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 20, 2021

In addition, you should use automated sales management tools as often as possible. SaaS B2B Sales. Companies also try to improve their product positioning by conducting regular perception surveys using an online survey tool or an omnichannel survey software. The tool is positioned as a customer service automation tool.

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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. Choosing the right position based on your personality, likes, and dislikes can ensure you thrive in your new career. You’ll also need a thorough knowledge of sales trends and stats to succeed. This position pays $117,000 on average.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To help you understand which strategies aren't worth your time, we reached out to some experts to offer their takes on sales tactics that brands should avoid, going forward. Holding Onto Outdated Positioning Statements. Relying Heavily on Discounts. If you’re using a cookie-cutter sales ‘pitch’ you will alienate the prospect.

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SalesFuel

MAY 13, 2024

According to another SalesFuel blog , consumers recognize that CTV ads are the reason they’re getting programming for free or discounted. So, not only are CTV ads informative, consumers also associate seeing them with positive things. Another 56% say these types of ads provide them with useful information.

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Trinity Perspectives

JULY 18, 2017

This week my sales management consulting company turned 6 years old. Sales management consultant,” I replied, which was met with a slightly confused look. There are hundreds of sales management training programs on the market today. Not all sales management consultants are created equal.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 19, 2019

Sales managers often get promoted to their position from the rep ranks. When they were individual quota-carriers, it was relatively easy to assess their sales pipeline. Managers must develop a more systematic process to test sales pipeline heath across the organization as a whole.

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Anthony Iannarino

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In business, there is both positive and negative friction. The positive friction allows for the type of conflict that moves individuals to challenge the status quo and engage in conversations about what the company might do differently now or in the future. It eliminates negative friction but not positive friction.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 16, 2021

From Neuroscience to RevOps: How Sara used her brain to start her sales career [5:56]. Get out of the dollar bin… or… Why discounts aren’t your friends [13:53]. Sales leaders are thinking a lot about sales management, sales development, and lead gen. Can you give us a discount?”

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 21, 2023

The rep’s sales manager thought that winning the project would have a low probability of success. But because the sales rep was new, preparing a large quote would be a good learning experience. Because the new sales rep was looking at the challenges with a fresh set of eyes, he saw opportunities the senior reps ignored.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 21, 2023

The rep’s sales manager thought that winning the project would have a low probability of success. But because the sales rep was new, preparing a large quote would be a good learning experience. Because the new sales rep was looking at the challenges with a fresh set of eyes, he saw opportunities the senior reps ignored.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2020

And as a sales manager, you want to do everything in your power to put your reps in that position. That's why mock calls — practice calls conducted by sales managers — are so crucial. Salespeople operating at any level, in virtually any position, stand to gain a lot from carrying out mock calls.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 12, 2018

We’ve got a 20% discount just for customers who sign up today.”. “If Of course, you should always establish value before offering a discount or promotion. If you have approval from your sales manager to do so, try the sharp angle close technique to catch these prospects by surprise. The Summary Close. reply, " Sure.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 4, 2019

And it can lay the foundation for a positive relationship with bosses, subordinates and co-workers when the time comes for you to ask someone to go the extra mile. When I find myself in need of a favor, a discount or a rush job, they’re happy to help me. More appreciation from bosses would make them happier at work.

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SBI

MAY 12, 2020

However, if you do focus just on the sellers, you need to focus on the fundamentals: Enable sales managers to be tremendous coaches. Train them on critical sales skills. Start simple by having conversations with salespeople and sales managers to identify where the most significant pain points are in the customer/buyer journey.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 6, 2018

Re-Set Discount Expectations. In stage two, reps have developed the right systems and honed their sales skills. According to HubSpot sales manager Sam Moorhead , you should be spending just as much time prospecting as you spend on the first day of the month -- if not more time. “If Re-Set Discount Expectations.

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Top of Funnel Discount Quota Hubspot 108

Chorus.ai

APRIL 13, 2021

Mention Pricing on Cold Calls Talk About the Competition Prepare for the Discount Talk Master the Sales Call Monologue Bring in Your Customer Success Specialists Early Forecast Using Data, Not Instincts. Find the right way to break a few sales call rules, and you can fast-track your company to a hefty market advantage.

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Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads 62

Janek Performance Group

JUNE 13, 2022

I agree, for common sales reps, the end of the period fire drill will be the standard. My position is that the end-of-the-period fire drill is a self-inflicted, self-created, and company perpetuated phenomenon. Worse, they likely offered discounts or crazy incentives to squeeze every deal out of their sales funnel.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I worked there for eight years in sales and sales management positions. Sales leaders discount the time, energy, and investment (yes, investment) that it takes to execute the best referral programs and to clock repeatable, measurable referral results. That’s culture. That’s checking in.

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criteria for success

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Collaborative based selling has many benefits and can yield positive results. By sharing leads and information, sales teams can accrue significant advantages for both the salespeople and the company as a whole. If you are a sales manager with a stagnant team, this approach could be what gets your team out of the mud.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Many of them wandered into the position for all the wrong reasons. It was what their parents wanted them to do… …or their friend told them about an open position and said they should just “give it a try”… …or they were desperate for any position possible. discounting. phone sales tips.

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Ideal Customer Profile Negotiation Hiring Discount 200

Cincom Smart Selling

AUGUST 11, 2020

Conversely, technology may improve the functionality of the product itself, which will have a positive effect on the perceived value of the delivered product. Without effective discount management of the pricing function , there is considerable danger of pricing becoming a “deal of the day” or a “get what you can to close the deal” process.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 17, 2012

When the customer has a very positive perception about you and what you sell, they are going to be much more willing to pay full price and far less likely to be looking for a discount. I need to address this next part to the sales managers who are reading this.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

As a Sales VP, putting the best people in the correct positions is critical. Making your number next year means promoting, keeping and terminating certain sales reps. 7 Signs Your Sales Rep Should Be Promoted: Making the Number Properly : Ultimately, fulfilling your sales job description is exceeding your quota.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 7, 2021

When I first entered the sales profession, my sales manager provided a data dump of product info for me during onboarding. The next phase of my training was to shadow one of the senior sales reps for a few days. I learned how he did sales, both the good and the bad. We started discounting the little things.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 20, 2013

Impact: Although HR kept busy with recruiting, the performance management statistics weren’t good for sales. Some Sales Managers didn’t give enough attention to new hires. Those that stayed were taking all of the Sales Managers’ time for coaching. Product Development was annoyed at the low new product sales.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 2, 2011

To give equal time to the naysayers, I’m also including what I see are the 5 worst things you can do that destroy your sales motivation. Top 5 sales motivational tips: 1. Positive praise. Letting others know about something positive that another person has done will drive everyone to a higher level of performance.

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