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25 Sales Experts on the Importance of Coaching Salespeople

Understanding the Sales Force

Because sales managers are not coaching – still – at least not consistently or effectively. It’s simply incomprehensible that sales managers aren’t picking up the clue phone. Sales Managers don’t want to coach because it takes away from personal sales.

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New on the Sales Management Job? Here’s the Essential Technology

Pipeliner

A key factor in a sales manager’s approach is technology. Without the right technology, the sales manager isn’t going to even have the data to view, let alone interpret, and make decisions with. What does this mean for a sales manager newly on the job? Technology Guidelines.

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Top 5 Keys to Hire Ideal Sales Candidates at Your Company

Understanding the Sales Force

Remote Control – One of the big differentiators between clients who are getting plenty of applies versus those who aren’t is the opportunity to work remotely. That violates EEOC Guidelines which state that if you are going to use an assessment, all candidates must be assessed.

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Brainstorming the Problems and the Opportunities!

Pipeliner

For they are vast ecosystems of opportunity – teeming fields of rich, fertile soil. But some don’t place specific focus on growth and seeking new opportunities and, as such, they do a disservice to the time and effort it took to win the business in the first place. The post Brainstorming the Problems and the Opportunities!

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How to Woo Your Sales Team to Exceptional Results: The 5 Cs of Effective Sales Management

Alice Heiman

Are you desperate for better results from your sales team? Before you fire them all, try the 5 Cs of effective sales management. The 5 Cs of Effective Sales Management. The clearer you are about what is expected, the more effective your sales team will be in delivering the results you need. Consistency.

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Activating Your Virtual Sales Force: Inspire, Educate and Connect Your Sellers Remotely

Sales and Marketing Management

One priority of sales enablement strategies this year should be to inspire sellers to feel excited about working for the company and to be energized by the opportunities ahead of them. As sellers come together for virtual sessions, sales leaders should limit each session to no more than 90 minutes. Virtually Inspire.

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Leading Your Team to Success: 3 Key Competencies of a Sales Manager

criteria for success

What makes an effective sales manager? Acting as sales manager can be a difficult job because you wear two bulls-eyes: one on your front and one on your back. Your senior management is pushing for results, numbers, revenue, and profit. Your sales people are looking to you for guidance. Coach, don't manage.