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Sales Incentives Aren't the Only Motivator. How One Company Got Rid of Them

Hubspot Sales

If set correctly, incentives can have a positive effect on your team's behavior. The commission, bonuses, and sales performance incentive funds (SPIFs) you thought were inspiring your team can become more harmful than helpful if reps put their numbers ahead of their customers, who can feel pressured to buy. He let them go. Source: PFX.

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Firing Up the Revenue Engine Post-Crisis

Sales and Marketing Management

Companies like Lenovo and Xerox recently made changes to their partner programs by offering revenue and rebate target flexibility, as well as increased training, marketing and engineering support – all in an effort to ensure greater partner viability and to strengthen partner loyalty.

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[Webinar Recap] How to Use Optimized Sales Planning to Drive Growth like Salesforce

Xactly

As one of the most successful sales organizations in the world, Salesforce has optimized their approach to sales planning using tools such as Xactly to manage their global sales force and drive company growth. Optimizing Revenue Operations at Salesforce. Salesforce’s Sales Compensation Philosophy.

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If Done Right, Your Referral System Won’t Actually Cost a Thing

No More Cold Calling

Salesforce research brief, Trends in Customer Trust, says fostering trust is the new business imperative. Put a referral system in place, with training, metrics, and accountability for results. I always advise clients against offering incentives for referral business. Forget about incentives. What’s the alternative?

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Proven Strategies for Effective Sales Management

Highspot

Recruitment and Training Building a competent, successful sales team is crucial. Managers are involved in recruiting, sales coaching and training, and onboarding new sales representatives. Incentives and Recognition Reward top performers with appropriate incentives and recognition. This can boost morale and motivation.

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Channel Partner Training Software: 5 Features to Consider

BrainShark

The right channel partner training software can help with this. Online or offline access on nearly any device , so channel partners can access trainings anytime, anywhere. Easy content authoring , so you can create personalized, engaging trainings for each channel partner. With Brainshark: .

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Expert Tips for Improving Sales Operations Efficiency

Highspot

We’ll talk about how good leadership, special sales incentives, and clear jobs can help make sales ops better. The company responds with a targeted sales training program to enhance negotiation skills and product differentiation. The integration with Salesforce was essential, a fundamental tool for their sales reps.