Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 18, 2017

Do you still have a personal territory with a quota for that territory? Unfortunately, too many managers are in this position–it’s untenable. I can’t think of many situations where having both managerial and personal territory responsibility is acceptable. Are you a Front Line Sales Manager?

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OpenSymmetry

JANUARY 27, 2016

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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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 27, 2012

I learned to believe, “It’s my God-given right to 100% share of customer and 100% share of territory!” In my accounts and territory, I constantly looked for opportunities. I analyzed my accounts and territory to figure out where I should be. Sometimes, we take that large share position for granted.

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Sales 2.0

JUNE 16, 2018

This is a series of posts aimed at helping you survive in a new sales territory. Maybe you get a new sales job or took over a new “greenfield” opportunity in your existing position. to get you introductions to target account in your new territory. You want to start to nurture your territory. with my kids, it’s a mess!).

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 15, 2021

It takes discipline and a commitment of time, but if you miss a quarter, you lose the positive impact that it can have. They own their business plan and must demonstrate that they have a strong understanding of their territory’s challenges and opportunities. Quarterly business reviews can be a very positive process.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

So, let’s dive into how Salesforce Sync helps enable sales reps by supporting the foundation of any sales process: Territory Management. ZoomInfo Salesforce Sync for Territory Management. But what if reps and managers could identify accounts owned by specific reps or that are unowned, yet a part of particular territory?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When Sarena Wing took on a new international sales territory, she was excited to get started. A few years back, someone in Wing’s position might have faced a long slog full of trial and error and manual research. But she also knew she needed to get up to speed very quickly. Luckily for her, that era is over.

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Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Believe it or not, expanding within your existing customer base can yield better returns than braving new territories. About Guest Barry Trailer is prominently associated with SalesMastery, holding a leadership position as a past president of both Miller Heiman and Goldmine. 16:22] Low revenue plan attainment and reps meeting quota. [18:23]

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Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

You want to start to nurture your territory. By reopening the conversation with previously inactive accounts you can put yourself in a position to win business when the time is right. If you keep in touch consistently and are a helpful resource, you will be in “position A” when a trigger event occurs at one of these accounts.

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Tenbound

APRIL 19, 2024

It is also important that the Sales/Business Development Team and Leadership value their Sales Partners for their territory knowledge, sales expertise, guidance to the SDR, and goodwill. Once the SDR has begun work in the Account Executive’s territory, regular one-on-one meetings should be on the calendar and occurring. Participation!

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Crunchbase

MARCH 13, 2023

Make smarter territory choices Hard times mean hard choices. For teams with reduced headcounts, that usually means better territory planning. It’s time for sales teams to take a good, hard look at their territory activity data and make a new plan for their smaller workforce.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

On the positive side, consider the following benefits: A salary-only compensation plan offers security for the employee and dramatically simplifies things for the employer. In some instances, salary-only sales can be positioned as a more “transparent” marketing differentiator.

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SBI Growth

APRIL 21, 2013

Every time there’s a territory rezoning he bellyaches. Or If you chop up my territory, I’ll look somewhere else. How to Spot Them: Look at the number of prospects in each territory. No territory should have twice the amount of any other. He gets protective of “gray area prospects” who stretch across several regions.

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The Pipeline

JULY 16, 2012

The specific comment was that the rep was reluctant to ask prospects/clients for referrals “because what if the person or company they refer are out of my territory?” They are able to stay focused on their territory, while earning some incentive for asking one extra question.

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Shari Levitin

MARCH 9, 2023

When just one or two employees engage in positive daily rituals such as gratitude exercises, and small acts of kindness, the entire culture is affected. It’s easy to put off sending emails, cold calling and stalking new territories, but like the leopard, this is the lifeblood of your business.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I feel that pain because I’ve been in that position,” Roberts says. “I As one of many reps, Roberts works closely with his colleagues in other territories to avoid overlap on specific accounts and route potential deals to the best possible rep. This allows him to identify with his prospects and forge meaningful connections. “I

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Whether you manage a specific territory, customer account, or service, there is likely a segment of your company’s business that you are responsible for when it comes to generating revenue. Position yourself as an expert. The key to having positive engagements with customers is by listening to them.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 17, 2024

I had left my last management position (where I had spent most of my career) and I had made the decision to no longer manage people let alone be managed. I scoured my territory for potential opportunities and found several hundred. Like the Godfather, I’d much rather be in a position of being owed vs. owing. Give before asking.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 5, 2013

With focus, Sales Ops leaders can positively impact sales revenue and costs. What projects or initiatives will have the most positive impact next year? Don’t do a territory redesign project without knowing exactly who you’re targeting. Do you look back with accomplishment? Did you help keep sales expenses in check?

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Pointclear

MAY 14, 2018

If you must make changes, do it at the start of the year when there may be off-setting positive things to discuss. Territory Adjustments. Salespeople expect there may be territory adjustments at the beginning of a year. It can be a temporary time suck for the entire territory, disrupting sales for 3-6 months. See item 5.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

How will you position yourself against the competition? Territory Management. Territory plans are common for field-based salespeople who must answer the questions: Who are the top customers and prospects in my territory? Who are the stakeholders you need to engage with? What level of attention does each deserve?

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Membrain

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

The first-line sales manager is one of the most rewarding, yet overworked positions in the sales chain. Client and team meetings, account and territory planning, financial and administrative work, management requests, and sales rep coaching are just a few of the sales manager’s responsibilities.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Total compensation, benefits, company financials and market position, for example. You’ve had average results recently because your territory is a real dog. Here’s what you should find out: Sales Territory Design : Are both existing customers and prospects considered when territory structures are built?

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Corporate Visions

JULY 2, 2020

But, just as the first wave of agricultural society gave way to the second wave of industrial society, so too Learning Paths transitioned to more situational, Territory Plan-based learning and enablement. The Second Wave: Territory Plans. Then you can identify the “land and expanders” you need to help grow existing accounts.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

So, let’s dive into how Salesforce Sync helps enable sales reps by supporting the foundation of any sales process: Territory Management. ZoomInfo Salesforce Sync for Territory Management When sales and marketing teams traditionally pull lists, they’re still missing important data that’s relevant only to their organization.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

With Sales Operations, check their assigned sales territory. Could it be they’ve been given a territory that “sells itself” no matter who is assigned to it? Promoting the Rep to a Sales Management position (after assessing for the necessary competencies). Give the territory to an existing Rep temporarily.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 8, 2024

I found a position with one of my vendors at 100% commission, base against draw, plus expenses. I was to get a new territory. The amount was a hell of a lot more than I was making as a buyer. I decided I would get a rep job. Selling is the flip side of buying. I could do that. This was before the internet.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

In the time the position has been vacant, has a team member stepped up to fulfill some of the responsibilities? Is their skillset better suited for the new position than the one they currently occupy? Make sure you carefully vet and evaluate each candidate applying for a sales position. If so, how are they doing?

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SBI Growth

MARCH 23, 2013

Territory Potential - Top Down. Inputs: Revenue potential by territory. # This is done by calculating the breakeven cost and impact a sales rep has on revenue in a territory. The Territory Potential Model says he needs 64. But Bob is now in a position to hit the ground running next year. of prospects.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

These financial statements can help you determine a company’s financial position and whether or not they can afford to purchase your products or services. Set up alerts for when positions at a particular company are open. And uncharted territory calls for different types of support -- and potentially new vendors.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 18, 2020

Market Position. Specifically, you need to understand your market position, identify your ideal customer, and define the right value proposition. . Understand Your Market Position. Your market position is where your product or offering fits into the market landscape. . Take a look at two things to define your positioning.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Base salary — also known as base pay — is the baseline sum an employee can expect to receive in exchange for carrying out the bare minimum functions of their position. The standard sales base salary obviously varies by position and experience level. Territory Manager — $87,751 per year. How Base Salary Works. Sales Base Salary.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 24, 2018

These situations might include: Troubled territory – What if a particular sales territory or geography is struggling with an aggressive competitor? Just think about all the situations that might crop up suddenly, presenting challenges that you need to address right away. The main challenge when it comes to these situations?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 27, 2016

They're similar books because each devotes so much ink and analysis as to how their own thinking and beliefs - both positive and negative - shaped their actions and outcomes. I finished reading Game 7 - Ron Darling's book on the final game of the 1986 World Series , and I'm half way through Shoe Dog - Nike creator Phil Knight's memoir.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Here, we’ll explore the role of BDRs, the pros and cons, and best practices to utilize them effectively: The Role of BDRs Typically, BDR is an entry-level position in larger, more complex sales organizations. This includes lead handoff criteria, territory ownership, and commission structures, which can undermine collaboration and cohesion.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 11, 2019

Sales operations exists to help the team use technology effectively, implement training exercises, align sales and marketing, set territories, evaluate compensation plans, and more. When you see a sales ops role with “administrator” in the title, you can expect the position to involve a lot of … well … administrative work.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 22, 2019

I don’t like objections any more than anyone reading this, but it is part of the territory, just like 100 mile-hour pucks coming at your goalie mask; until you accept that you will always lag. Any number of things an SME is in a position to do to extend the interruption – first objection – to a conversation.

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