The Spiff Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

The goal of this post is to give you a peek behind the curtain so you can meet the humans behind our brand and learn what it’s really like to work at Spiff. Brady lives in Utah and comes from a software development and software application management background. Nikki Peck, Software Engineer. He is a Sr.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan On the first Friday in March this year, Jeb Ory led an employee appreciation celebration at the Arlington, Virginia, headquarters of Phone2Action, a provider of advocacy software that enables organizations to create grassroots marketing campaigns. There are things that are much bigger than a job going on right now.

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Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

As the backbone of any business, the sales team needs to be efficient to meet targets and ensure the company remains profitable. It also relates to how well your sales team and related teams employ the time and resources available to achieve sales goals. What is sales productivity? Numbers can only tell you so much.

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Xactly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Those who work to create a plan for their company must develop a compensation process and incentive plan that will motivate the right sales behaviors to achieve goals, all while driving growth. Meet The Expert – Robert Felberg, CoreSite. Software implementations or new development work usually encounters unforeseen hurdles.

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Xactly

JUNE 27, 2018

Those who work to create a plan for their company must develop a compensation process and incentive plan that will motivate the right sales behaviors to achieve goals, all while driving growth. Meet The Expert – Randall Lee – Allergan. At Xactly, we want to provide an integrated incentive compensation planning process.

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Pipeliner

MAY 9, 2023

Remember, the right people will meet but exceed your expectations, and contribute to a high-performing sales team. Assigning books related to the sales process and talking about the key elements can be an effective way to help them get up to take action quickly. Onboarding new personnel involves more than reading up and taking tests.

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Xactly

JUNE 27, 2018

Those who work to create a plan for their company must develop a compensation process and incentive plan that will motivate the right sales behaviors to achieve goals, all while driving growth. Meet The Expert – Randall Lee – Allergan. At Xactly, we want to provide an integrated incentive compensation planning process.

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LeadFuze

JULY 7, 2023

We will explore how past data analysis, future company changes consideration, and incentive programs implementation play a significant role in goal-setting. We’ll also look at how technology can aid in managing your sales targets efficiently with tools like ClickUp’s Goals software and lead management systems.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 26, 2023

You have to meet them where they are, or put yourself out there to whoever will see and value your services. You can get creative with how you share your business through referral programs to offer advocates incentives for promoting your business to others. Invest in sales management software. Attend networking events.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Employee engagement increases when the incentives are worth the effort required to do well. When executed properly, contests can dramatically boost sales productivity by offering incentives for high performers. This could be a monetary incentive like a cash prize, or a prize of some significant value. People love to play games.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 26, 2021

Complexity aside, a lot of reps have had at least one experience wherein their overall commissions didn’t match with all related criteria promised as part of the plan. You’re usually given guaranteed draws so that you get paid the incentive. Questions to ask: Do I get my incentives during the initial ramp period? Ramp policy.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Having clear, visible goals and incentives builds well-rounded sales professionals. Performance metrics should measure each individual’s tasks and activities in relation to how well they serve overall business objectives. Did your employee meet expectations? 3 — Meets expectations. Sales Performance Management Software.

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Crunchbase

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Let’s say your company specializes in online collaboration software for startups in the tech industry. How would you ensure they meet the criteria of your company’s buyer persona? Does it have the financial means to afford your software (indicated by funding rounds, M&A activity, company size, etc.)? Offer an incentive.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 9, 2023

To minimize potential disruptions, maintain real-time tracking of inventory and develop contingency plans in case of unexpected transit interruptions: Communicate with suppliers about potential weather-related delays and manage expectations accordingly. In Conclusion: How Does Weather Affect Small Businesses?

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

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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Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2020

But, sales professionals cannot rely on cold calls and haphazard prospect visits if they want to meet their sales goals and make it into the top 10%. The AI assistant will manage tasks such as scheduling follow-ups, booking meetings, adding information to the CRM , and performs other admin tasks so you can focus on what matters.

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InsideSales.com

JULY 1, 2020

RELATED: HOW TO WIN BACK LOST CUSTOMERS (14 WAYS). To ensure that your company continues to grow its sales revenue, the company software should be reviewed and updated accordingly. A one-to-one review gives your team a chance to air any concerns or make any suggestions that may not be covered in meetings. Sales Bonus.

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Xactly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

It’s extremely important to keep reps engaged and motivated to meet quota. Software Sales. As a result, you might see a traditional organizational goal for those in software sales stated as something like “Sell 1,000 units of new product.” How exactly do you do that? We need to be doing more. Watch Webinar. Fair enough.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

We'll discuss the evolution of the sales letter, the format of a video sales letter, and then finish by looking at software and examples to help you get started. It creates a relatable and more real experience which helps carry the process forward.". To do this, you should use an emotional appeal that your prospects can relate to.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Tools Large companies need multifaceted email marketing software. This is why lead scoring exists.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 24, 2019

Will additional bonuses or incentives be a part of the compensation plan? If they meet 85% of the quota, they'll receive 85% of the commission. For example, this would include CRM databases , software, forms, etc. commission, performance incentives, bonuses). Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

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Gong.io

JULY 11, 2022

They travel to meet clients (whether by car, plane, or foot), and attend industry events and conferences to painstakingly prospect new leads. An inside AE ( Account Executive ) takes meetings booked by BDRs or directly by the buyer, presents product demonstrations, and closes contracts. Booking meetings on behalf of other sales agents.

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The Spiff Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory that explains human motivation as it relates to the pursuit of specific needs. As you evaluate your team and consider how you’re meeting their needs as a leader, consider whether your commission plan is working for you or against you when it comes to setting your team up for success.

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Nutshell

APRIL 28, 2020

Here are a few tips: Ergonomic furniture: Ergonomic means “relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.” Related: How to maintain your voice as a salesperson. But now that you’re working remotely, you have to invest in (and master) video conferencing software as well.

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LeadFuze

MAY 26, 2021

It’s important to provide regular feedback on performance, even with modern software systems. By celebrating the achievement of key goals together, you will create cohesion between sales and marketing, giving them a cyclical incentive to work together and have fun while doing it. Each department will have its own.

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Xactly

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Moreover, if reps don’t have the potential to hit quotas, managers set themselves up for failure—unable to meet their own goals. A quota that is 10% too high might translate into no incentive pay at all. Quotas inform or control nearly 25 percent of an organization’s total sales-related spending.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 16, 2022

This improvement reflects a company’s success in meeting its KPIs. Through this process, it’s typical for KPI-related goals to arise. The sales team’s new skills will also help their performance meet company goals. You might have to inform employees of new incentives for high-performing team members. Who is on your team?

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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 25, 2019

The first CRM software platforms were large, complex and on-premise—which meant they were also expensive, often so much so that smaller businesses couldn’t afford them. Today’s CRMs capture insights that relate to—and create incentives around—the underlying key factor that drives better sales results: seller behavior.

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 18, 2022

Manufacturing businesses are an essential part of the global economy as they grapple with meeting the world’s ever-changing supply and demand needs. Endeavor to empower all of your employees, whether it is through training, incentives, bonuses, or buying new equipment. Running a Successful Manufacturing Business.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 16, 2020

It’s important that you relate your product to their area of expertise. For example, if you’re meeting with highly technical prospects they’ll likely want to dive into your products architecture and how it will relate to their own infrastructure. Selling software is more complicated than ever before.

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BrainShark

JUNE 28, 2023

Another possibility is to start with a work-related, non-scored activity. As an incentive for engagement, teams that did not advance past the first round – but had 100%-member participation – were automatically allowed to compete in a consolation bracket for a $200 cash prize toward a team outing. Get creative!

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Xactly

JULY 23, 2018

If your company takes the initiative and automates their incentives and commissions process, you’ll easily remedy the main point of contention between Sales and Finance and bring your organisation closer together as a whole. A commission plan with too many incentives is sure to end badly. Reason 1: Plans and Afterthoughts.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 4, 2023

For example, I recently worked with a software company to [Achievement 1] and [Achievement 2]. Identify one or two relevant examples demonstrating your ability to meet the expectations outlined in the job description. The client was facing several challenges related to [Main Issue], which was causing [Describe Symptoms].

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Smooth Sale

MAY 15, 2023

For instance, web designers need to establish what distinguishes their work from others – such as which software or approach to customer service sets them apart. Hold regular meetings to avoid miscommunication or misunderstanding among partners. Exchange ideas with peers and partners, and the staff at team meetings.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 23, 2020

Sadly, I’m seeing the executive management teams still having meetings, still traveling, and continuing to exhibit behaviors that put them and others at risk. Face to face meetings with each other, with customers not only put them at risk and put others at risk. Constant communication is critical. Making It Safe To Fail?

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Go beyond the limits of the accounting definitions — such as cost of goods sold (COGS) and cost of sales — and dig deeper into the actual cost basis that should cover all of the related promotions, distribution costs as well as sales commissions. Misaligned incentives for sales and management teams. Analyze prices.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They’re game to dig into the details on performance metrics and process optimization, create new strategies for things like rep incentives and training, and analyze potential tech solutions and tools. Why it matters : If your people put too much time into tasks other than sales (admin, meetings, etc.), Got reams of sales data?

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