Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Although company websites, content and sales presentations are highly used assets when evaluating an organization and its products, a Harvard Business Review study determined that customer references are an influential decision support tool too. However, things can get complicated when these two groups have conflicting viewpoints.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

People respond to value and incentives, so that makes a good choice. Boosting the number of sales. Even those who scan emails can still get an idea of your message when videos and images are present. One of the easiest ways to do this is by having a deadline on offers and sales. Give individuals a reason to subscribe.

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The Spiff Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Recommended reading: AI Won’t Replace Sales Comp Managers: Here’s Why Simplify complex financial systems. Recommended reading: The Impact and Administrative Overhead of a Bad Sales Commission Process Enable faster, more informed decision-making. Your goal is to offer the right incentive to drive specific sales behaviors.

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The Spiff Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Just as Olympic athletes train to reach peak performance, so do sales teams. But, just as there are less obvious factors that contribute to an athlete’s performance, there are less obvious factors that contribute to a sales team’s performance as well. Today, we present to you, our latest infographic: Going for Gold in Sales.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 18, 2022

Software as a Service (SaaS) is everywhere. But despite its widespread appeal, SaaS isn’t just selling software like you’d once have sold a loaf of bread. Behind these impressive figures lie a range of highly methodical, highly strategic SaaS sales processes. What are SaaS sales all about? The SaaS sales process unpacked.

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Xactly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Sales planning entails many important factors. From territory planning to sales team organization, to sales coaching and leadership strategies to sales compensation planning, each element helps to create a strong sales plan. Position: Sales Operations. Time in sales compensation: 5 years.

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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. Companies are also using Tango cards as incentives to complete training.

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OpenSymmetry

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

In the first scenario, the eager software sales rep wants to expedite the project start and does not want to introduce any delays in their sales pipeline. They are thinking about a potential 6-12 month delay in the sales pipeline, then delayed recognition of the software sale before the project can get underway.

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The Spiff Blog

MAY 31, 2022

Convincing your boss to sign off on more resources for sales comp can feel like an uphill battle. After all, does your organization really need to sink even more money into sales compensation ? Compounded over time, even minor blips can erode the trust sales has in the finance team and in the organization as a whole.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2019

As a sales leader, your ability to develop and retain your sales reps is important to your company’s bottom line and future success. Employee retention in the sales field continues to be an issue. In 2018, the average sales professional tenure was reported to be 1.5 Why Sales Performance Management Matters.

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Crunchbase

JUNE 28, 2021

Your sales team is the backbone of your company, and your employees are just as vital to business success as your customers. In today’s age of digital transformation, sales management teams must adapt their sales training strategies to evolving consumer trends and the global shift towards remote work. Because employees want it.

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The Spiff Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Most organizations recognize that their sales commission process isn’t perfect. Companies aren’t ignorant of this problem– many are trying to improve their commission process, as evident by the recent surge of businesses hiring sales compensation managers ( source ). Potential: You continuously optimize sales compensation plans.

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Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For as long as there have been sales, there have been referrals. In this, they are like a professional endorsement, certification, or accreditation that validate and present opportunity. What specific incentives do you offer, such as discounts or special offers? Think of this as part of the sales process.

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The Spiff Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

If you’re a sales compensation manager, we’re sure you’re familiar with this sort of AI-driven anxiety. Read on to learn about the power of AI for sales comp managers– and the limitations of AI that prove why your (human) skills and experience are still absolutely essential to your business. Eliminate the learning curve.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 10, 2018

As a B2B sales rep, you already know objections are an unavoidable part of your job. Yet, as we explained in a recent blog post , there are many tips and tricks sales reps can use to bypass common objections during the sales cycle. This removes a huge barrier between the sales rep and the prospect and puts you on the same team.

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Gong.io

JULY 11, 2022

These are the luxuries afforded to the typical inside sales rep. But aside from the obvious environmental difference, there’s a lot more that separates inside from outside sales teams, and that’s what we’re going to explore here. What is inside sales? . Inside sales vs. outside sales .

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Failing to Ask For the Sale. A problem that many sales people have is that they do not properly ask for the order. Below are three ways of NOT asking for the sale, followed by three ways of really asking for the sale. Three Ways of NOT Asking For The Sale. #1. Three Ways of NOT Asking For The Sale. #1.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 14, 2018

This is an example of a nice incentive to shop that is attractive to a buyer and provides a little extra perk. On the other hand, Chad Dyar , Director of Sales Enablement of OnDeck , recommends saving on new technology so you can splurge on upgrading your current tech stack. “ Sales Hacker commentary: Twice the amount!

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Velocify

JUNE 28, 2017

Did you know that high-growth companies are more likely to be familiar with the different types of sales technologies on the market? Of the sales technologies listed, here are the 13 least known according to participants (in order, starting from the least known). 1) Sales Gamification. 6) Incentives and Commissions.

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Nutshell

APRIL 28, 2020

If you’re a salesperson, this working arrangement has probably been a tough transition—making sales calls from your kitchen table while the kids fight over the remote in the living room isn’t what we’d call an ideal work environment. The Sell to Win Playbook collects 55 of the best expert sales tips we’ve ever published.

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The Spiff Blog

JUNE 16, 2022

But we often fail to bring psychology into how we’re actually sharing this information with our sales teams. In this quick guide to data visualization in sales, you’ll learn: Why lack of data visualization in traditional compensation processes is hurting you and your reps. Why data visualization matters in sales. Think about it.

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Openview

JANUARY 14, 2019

Software that’s sold with a traditional license and maintenance contract is rapidly taking on dinosaur status. Clearly, the software as a service (SaaS) model is here to stay; most vendors that sell via the long-established model need to contemplate making the switch. First, it helps to look at how the sales process changes.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 15, 2024

Also, create a detailed marketing plan outlining your promotional strategies, pricing structure, and sales projections. Implement a loyalty program : Reward your loyal customers with exclusive offers, discounts, or incentives. Today’s insights are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale! Take Your Leap Today!

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Welcome to Sales Hacker’s first-ever Influential Women in Sales list! In this exclusive list, we wanted to honor not just female leaders that promote their own sales platform (no shame in that!) They say “You can’t be what you can’t see,” and the sales floor is no exception.

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Sales Hacker Training

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It takes a lot to succeed in sales. And then, there are inside sales tools… The human element of sales will never go away — that’s a fact. But here’s another fact: sales is HARD! There are thousands of options when it comes to software for sales that promise to make your life easier as a sales professional.

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LeadFuze

MAY 17, 2021

Why are Sales Compensation Plans Important. A company is nothing if it doesn’t have sales. There are plenty of ways to automate and utilize inbound methods, but having salespeople who take control of the deal and close new sales was the next level. Building sales compensation plans for them can be a difficult task.

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OpenSymmetry

APRIL 27, 2016

The perfect cocktail is made up of the right Foundation by including the finest ingredients, Execution by applying the right mix and presentation and Success by setting the perfect finish. The Right Execution – Software Selection, Implementation Planning, Software Deployment, and Change Management.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 26, 2021

There are many moving parts in a successful sales organization. If you know that you love strategizing to increase sales but don’t want to be an account executive, sales operations may be the right place for you. What is Sales Operations? Why do we need Sales Operations? Average sales cycle duration.

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Xactly

DECEMBER 31, 2018

These bonuses pay employees based on individual tasks and thus, are highly motivating incentives. Download our "Ultimate Guide to Sales Compensation Planning" for incentive best practices and everything you need for a sales comp plan design project. Specifically, goals shouldn’t be presented as “by any means” necessary.

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The Spiff Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

For example, say you’ve just released your monthly commission statements to your sales team. But, a sales rep has a question about their statement, as they believed they were set to earn more than the statement indicates. Recommended reading : Ensure Your Sales Commission Program is ASC 606 Audit Ready 3.

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Salesmate

JUNE 4, 2021

Sales isn’t the same as it used to be. And with this change in technology, advancements in sales methodologies have also taken place. Similarly, many other practices in sales have changed with the changing world around. One such practice is that of providing sales incentives to the salespeople.

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The Spiff Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Last week we explored gender bias in sales. Today, we’re continuing the conversation by celebrating a group of incredible women from a variety of sales organizations who have made their mark in the world of sales. In doing so, we hope to show the next generation of women that sales is a viable career path for women.

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SBI

OCTOBER 1, 2014

More than 1400 sessions, more than 350 exhibitors, 18 keynotes, 20 parties, 2 rock concerts, and 5 opportunities to help charities on site, there is perhaps no bigger event for sales and marketers. Act-On Software. Thousands of sales organizations use DocuSign to get contracts signed more quickly than ever before. ActonSoftware.

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The Spiff Blog

APRIL 7, 2022

Gone are the days when commission, bonuses, and incentive pay were accounted for as direct expenses. It’s also more familiar— you can jump right in to your next ASC 606 report without having to stop and learn a new software. Bespoke software is technically customizable— for your vendor’s engineers. Think about it.

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The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When your job is to design sales compensation plans , it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck in a maze of uncertainties. Will you motivate sales reps to go the extra mile? Unfortunately, sales comp managers aren’t the only ones facing uncertainty. Will: When Skill Just Isn’t Enough in Sales 3.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

What is Sales Operations? Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. But perhaps more than anything else, sales operations brings a system to selling. Technology.

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