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Time to competency: the new essential metric in sales onboarding

BrainShark

While still a leading metric ( one that can be measured as a direct outcome of your activities ), time to competency is more of a holistic metric that, when implemented correctly, leads to “more effective initiatives to up-level the skills of the sales organization” (source). So why is time to competency so important?

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Here Are the Best Books to Read Over the Holidays

Alice Heiman

Sales Enablement: A Master Framework to Engage, Equip and Empower a World Class Sales Force by Tamara Schenk and Bryon Matthews. Wondering how you can leverage sales enablement to win? This book shows how to build, orchestrate, and lead sales enablement as a sustainable system. Less loyalty.

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Sales commission structures explained

PandaDoc

Five typical sales commission structures 1. Territory volume Territory volume is a commission paid off based on revenue from a specific region. The commission is equally distributed between all sales reps assigned to a particular area. See also How to build a sales enablement strategy Why do you apply sales commissions?

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How to Create an Effective Sales and Marketing Plan

Highspot

Sales Forecast Prediction of sales performance over a specific period. Sales Territories and Distribution Channels Definition of sales territories and distribution channels. Sales Metrics and KPIs Identification of key metrics to measure sales performance.

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How to Create an Effective Sales and Marketing Plan

Highspot

Sales Forecast Prediction of sales performance over a specific period. Sales Territories and Distribution Channels Definition of sales territories and distribution channels. Sales Metrics and KPIs Identification of key metrics to measure sales performance.

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Evaluating Your Business Development Strategy

Janek Performance Group

As this can affect acquisition, customer satisfaction, and retention, sales organizations must raise their digital game. A high retention rate signifies customer satisfaction and loyalty. It shows the effectiveness of post-sales support and engagement strategies. Retaining customers ensures repeat business.

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Adapt to a Changing Marketplace: 6 Steps You Can’t Overlook

The Brooks Group

To be fully effective, customer-centric selling should go beyond the sales department – to your customer service , marketing, and account management teams as well. Partner with a sales training provider who can help you identify where your team is now, and the steps you need to take to grow into the future. Create a Culture of Agility.

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