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The Territory Optimization Revolution

OpenSymmetry

A critical element that is relatively new is territory optimization and we will examine the case for this in this article. The territory optimization and alignment element of salesforce effectiveness is vital for three reasons. Poor or excessive customer coverage if territories are too small, leading to missed revenue.

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Doing The Whole Job

Partners in Excellence

LinkedIn is filled with surveys about, “What is the highest priority focus for [Fill In Your Favorite Role]?” As sellers, we have to manage our territories and accounts. We have to find as many opportunities as we can within those territories/accounts. We have to do the whole job.

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Optimal Incentive Compensation Plan Design for Successful Implementation

OpenSymmetry

In the second scenario, the organisation has a strong HR or Sales leader driving the project who wants to look at a simplified process or wants a simplified incentives landscape before they start automating. Finally, 70-80% of companies will have no or at best inflexible technology to support incentives.

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A Holistic Approach to Compensation Structuring with Scott Barton

Sales Hacker

He’s an expert in the sales world, particularly in revenue operations and incentive compensation. Today we’ve got Scott Barton, VP of Industry Solutions at Varicent and a veteran of sales, revenue operations, and incentive compensation. Sales forecasts, territory design, quota management, and incentive compensation.

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Sales Reps Love Their CRM!

SBI

Look at all of your sales processes: Territory & quota planning. Incentive compensation management. Transform your lead to cash process and accelerate sales performance with incentive optimization, sales coaching, and learning recommendations. Connect with her on Twitter and/or LinkedIn. Quotes and proposals process.

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The Sales Manager New Year’s Resolution: 3 Do’s & 3 Don'ts

SBI Growth

A-players – Incent them more and put them in your best territories. It is using tools like LinkedIn to get face-time with Decision Makers inside target accounts. Here’s a blog post that covers the best practices on how to assess rep talent. B-players – Identify talent gaps and coach them with individualized development plans.

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2023 Sales Comp Planning: A Conversation with The Alexander Group

The Spiff Blog

As we start planning for 2023, the only thing we’re certain of is that we’re in rocky territory– some organizations more precariously positioned than others. One glance at your LinkedIn feed and you’ll see layoffs, slower hiring, and expert recommendations for handling economic hardship. But, we were curious.

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