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Earlier this year, we teamed up with the Sales Management Association (SMA) to conduct a survey on sales territory design. More than 100 organizations participated in the survey and provided insights into how they design and plan their sales territories. MORE
There has been lots written about the common mistake companies make in selecting new sales managers; specifically the habit of promoting some of their best sales people to the management ranks, whether they are suitable or not. Sales Execution Sales Success Tibor Shanto MORE
From sales force training and compensation to investments in sales processes and technology, organizations relentlessly seek to pull the right levers that will drive revenue growth and improve sales effectiveness. In this study, top managers brought in an average $3.5 MORE
Are you a Front Line Sales Manager? Do you still have a personal territory with a quota for that territory? Unfortunately, too many managers are in this position–it’s untenable. Choose the day/time blocks where you will manage your own territory. MORE
This could involve seeing their territory sales improve, helping a new product through its launch or possibly farming an account for new business. For some, though, it would be seen as real progress if they were to be promoted to a management position. But does that fact that they are a good salesperson mean they will make a good manager? The truth is that the skillsets needed to manage effectively are a lot different to those required to sell effectively. MORE
The job of a sales manager is to provide a succeeding environment for salespeople. Beyond that, it’s providing viable territories and targets, proper support levels, tools for training and enablement, demand generation leadership, and the removal of internal roadblocks. MORE
Your sales territories are geographical areas managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by several factors, but most commonly, territories are mapped based on sales potential, sales history, geography, or a combination of factors. MORE
Welcome to Sales Management TV. I am Steven Rosen author of 52 Sales Management Tips and executive sales coach. You have a vacant territory and you have narrowed your search down to two candidates. He has some sales experience but will require some work. MORE
As with the prior articles, I get huge numbers of requests from sales manager to help Hack their jobs. “What are the short cuts?” ” “How do I manage my time better?” Having said that, here’s a few of my favorite hacks to sales management. MORE
Why New Sales Managers Fail. Are you a new sales manager , or have you just been promoted into a sales manager role? I am going to share the number one reason why new sales managers fail. For new sales managers, things got worse in 2016. MORE
How do you create a sales territory plan? If you are trying to help your team better plan their selling activity within their territories, use the Client Evolution Model. Introducing the Client Evolution Model The concept of the Client Evolution Model is simple – relationships evolve over time, [ ] The post How Do You Create a Sales Territory Plan? It’s not as hard as you think! MORE
If you want to thrive in this new era of sales, it is now up to you as a sales manager to view territories, customers and products as if assessing a financial portfolio that you are responsible for investing. Issue Date: 2015-03-16. Author: Tom Searcy. MORE
Sales Management is without doubt the most important link in the revenue chain. If you’re a sales person you probably don't fully understand what your sales manager really does for you beyond approving your expenses and hassling you about the forecast. MORE
By adopting advanced territory planning software, Xactly’s sales operations team shortened the time spent designing territories from a month to a week – shaving hundreds of hours off the process. Data Has Become Essential for Effective Territory Design. MORE
Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. What sales skill sets and capabilities (e.g., MORE
When your territory is changed, it opens a lot of questions for Sales Reps. Good Managers can provide answers, but typically from the “big picture” perspective. But can you, the Sales Rep, make a living in this new patch? Why Territories Change. MORE
The first-line sales manager is one of the most rewarding, yet overworked positions in the sales chain. With so many diverse yet intertwined activities to deal with throughout the day, sales managers often find themselves in a perpetual juggling act. MORE
Sales manager, or sales person—-choose, you can only be one! While it seems so obvious, too many managers make the wrong choice–that is they try to be both. There are several devastating scenarios: Sales manager as super sales person. MORE
Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 3 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. Hire the right sales managers. MORE
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. New Concepts Driving Greater Performance . MORE
It’s the beginning of a new year, you are looking at a map of the United States hanging on the wall of your office. MORE
Most organizations believe that their most successful sales people will make great sales managers. A recent study showed that only 11% of organizations train their sales managers. If you are a new manager, you are asking, “What do I do now?”. MORE
Let’s cut to the chase–if you’re not using data to drive your sales territory mapping, your territories might be hurting your sales performance more than they are helping it. Sales territory mapping software offers more benefits than sales managers may realize. MORE
The first-line sales manager is one of the most rewarding, yet overworked positions in the sales chain. Sales Management MORE
I’m not sure anyone looks forward to the Sales Management Review (sometimes these are called QBR’s, but there are other reviews). It’s unfortunate, because there’s a huge amount of value in the review process–both for sales people and managers. MORE
For most organizations, the answer is to gain visibility into the activities of individual sales reps. If leaders can’t see what salespeople are doing, they can’t manage what their reps are doing. Nor can they make smart investments in improving sales capability. MORE
The sales territory is a geographical area that is managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by sales potential, history, geography, or a combination of the above. See if your sales territories have room for improvement. MORE
Company’s sales planning is extremely essential because it essential acts as the blueprint for achieving corporate goals. The foundation of sales performance management (SPM) and key to business success rely heavily of efficient and effective sales planning. MORE
One of the great things in what I do is the opportunity to meet a range of thinkers and doers involved in sales and helping others sell better. Brock writes a book on a critical subject like sales management, it is an opportunity to learn and share with others in my circle. MORE
Effective territory design is the basis of strategic sales planning. Balanced territories allow you to set fair quotas, which have a huge impact on your incentive compensation and success of your salesforce. The Effect of Bad Territory Planning on Sales Performance. MORE
This the fourth blog in a series of sales planning fundamentals being written by Xactly Chief Sales Officer Marc Gemassmer. So far, in my blog series on sales planning, we’ve looked at: Part one: Adopting the right sales planning approach. Sales Planning Territory Design MORE
When it comes to sales performance management (SPM) functions, the difference between “nice to have” and “need to have” can seem difficult to determine. Sure, you know you need ICM to handle accurate and timely payments, but do you really need automated sales territory planning as well? MORE
In order to manage your sales performance, you need effective sales territory mapping. Sales territory design must be a thoughtful process that involves data and a balancing act to ensure every sales rep has adequate sales potential within their territory. MORE
Your sales territories are geographical areas managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by several factors, but most commonly, territories are mapped based on sales potential, sales history, geography, or a combination of factors. MORE
Sales managers influence what salespeople sell, where they sell, who they sell to and even how they sell. These factors make the sales manager role one of the most influential and demanding jobs in any company engaged in complex B2B sales. How many direct reports do sales managers have in your company? So why is the sales manager one of the most neglected roles when it comes to training? Sales coaching drives seller performance. MORE
It’s the beginning of a new year, you are looking at a map of the United States hanging on the wall of your office. MORE
The Territory & Quota Management Revolution – New Incentive Compensation Platforms Blazing the Trails to Greater Efficiencies. Gone are the simplistic days of sales reps simply “having a patch” to cover for selling their goods and services. MORE
As the Sales Operations leader, you’re out of a job without customers. Make a New Year’s resolution to build territories that are market-centric in 2013. Doing so will help the sales team make their target and increase your value. How Market Focused Are Your Territories? MORE
"Should we hire an external Sales Manager or promote from within?". Open Sales Management positions are bad for sales organizations. Having the wrong Sales Manager (SM) is worse. Hanna has two candidates to help Sales decide between: Iris and Eddie. MORE
Sales Benchmark Index
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
It’s the beginning of a new year, you are looking at a map of the United States hanging on the wall of your office.
Sales Benchmark Index
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
It’s the beginning of a new year, you are looking at a map of the United States hanging on the wall of your office.
Xactly
AUGUST 13, 2018
Let’s cut to the chase–if you’re not using data to drive your sales territory mapping, your territories might be hurting your sales performance more than they are helping it. Sales territory mapping software offers more benefits than sales managers may realize.
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Xactly
DECEMBER 12, 2018
This the fourth blog in a series of sales planning fundamentals being written by Xactly Chief Sales Officer Marc Gemassmer. So far, in my blog series on sales planning, we’ve looked at: Part one: Adopting the right sales planning approach. Sales Planning Territory Design
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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. New Concepts Driving Greater Performance .
Partners in Excellence
AUGUST 18, 2017
Are you a Front Line Sales Manager? Do you still have a personal territory with a quota for that territory? Unfortunately, too many managers are in this position–it’s untenable. Choose the day/time blocks where you will manage your own territory.
Xactly
JULY 18, 2018
In order to manage your sales performance, you need effective sales territory mapping. Sales territory design must be a thoughtful process that involves data and a balancing act to ensure every sales rep has adequate sales potential within their territory.
Sales and Marketing Management
OCTOBER 22, 2018
From sales force training and compensation to investments in sales processes and technology, organizations relentlessly seek to pull the right levers that will drive revenue growth and improve sales effectiveness. In this study, top managers brought in an average $3.5
Sales Benchmark Index
DECEMBER 28, 2012
As the Sales Operations leader, you’re out of a job without customers. Make a New Year’s resolution to build territories that are market-centric in 2013. Doing so will help the sales team make their target and increase your value. How Market Focused Are Your Territories?
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Xactly
JULY 12, 2018
Your sales territories are geographical areas managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by several factors, but most commonly, territories are mapped based on sales potential, sales history, geography, or a combination of factors.
Xactly
MAY 30, 2018
Earlier this year, we teamed up with the Sales Management Association (SMA) to conduct a survey on sales territory design. More than 100 organizations participated in the survey and provided insights into how they design and plan their sales territories.
criteria for success
JANUARY 17, 2019
How do you create a sales territory plan? If you are trying to help your team better plan their selling activity within their territories, use the Client Evolution Model. Introducing the Client Evolution Model The concept of the Client Evolution Model is simple – relationships evolve over time, [ ] The post How Do You Create a Sales Territory Plan? It’s not as hard as you think!
Tony Hughes
MAY 13, 2019
Sales Management is without doubt the most important link in the revenue chain. If you’re a sales person you probably don't fully understand what your sales manager really does for you beyond approving your expenses and hassling you about the forecast.
Xactly
JULY 12, 2018
Your sales territories are geographical areas managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by several factors, but most commonly, territories are mapped based on sales potential, sales history, geography, or a combination of factors.
Xactly
MAY 23, 2018
By adopting advanced territory planning software, Xactly’s sales operations team shortened the time spent designing territories from a month to a week – shaving hundreds of hours off the process. Data Has Become Essential for Effective Territory Design.
Xactly
JUNE 13, 2018
Effective territory design is the basis of strategic sales planning. Balanced territories allow you to set fair quotas, which have a huge impact on your incentive compensation and success of your salesforce. The Effect of Bad Territory Planning on Sales Performance.
OpenSymmetry
MARCH 16, 2016
The Territory & Quota Management Revolution – New Incentive Compensation Platforms Blazing the Trails to Greater Efficiencies. Gone are the simplistic days of sales reps simply “having a patch” to cover for selling their goods and services.
Sales and Marketing Management
JANUARY 27, 2019
Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 3 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. Hire the right sales managers.
MTD Sales Training
JANUARY 18, 2018
This could involve seeing their territory sales improve, helping a new product through its launch or possibly farming an account for new business. For some, though, it would be seen as real progress if they were to be promoted to a management position. But does that fact that they are a good salesperson mean they will make a good manager? The truth is that the skillsets needed to manage effectively are a lot different to those required to sell effectively.
Xactly
AUGUST 2, 2018
The sales territory is a geographical area that is managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by sales potential, history, geography, or a combination of the above. See if your sales territories have room for improvement.
Xactly
JUNE 18, 2018
Company’s sales planning is extremely essential because it essential acts as the blueprint for achieving corporate goals. The foundation of sales performance management (SPM) and key to business success rely heavily of efficient and effective sales planning.
Steven Rosen
AUGUST 22, 2016
Why New Sales Managers Fail. Are you a new sales manager , or have you just been promoted into a sales manager role? I am going to share the number one reason why new sales managers fail. For new sales managers, things got worse in 2016.
The Pipeline
MAY 26, 2016
One of the great things in what I do is the opportunity to meet a range of thinkers and doers involved in sales and helping others sell better. Brock writes a book on a critical subject like sales management, it is an opportunity to learn and share with others in my circle.
Xactly
AUGUST 23, 2018
When it comes to sales performance management (SPM) functions, the difference between “nice to have” and “need to have” can seem difficult to determine. Sure, you know you need ICM to handle accurate and timely payments, but do you really need automated sales territory planning as well?
SalesLatitude
DECEMBER 27, 2018
The first-line sales manager is one of the most rewarding, yet overworked positions in the sales chain. With so many diverse yet intertwined activities to deal with throughout the day, sales managers often find themselves in a perpetual juggling act.
The Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
There has been lots written about the common mistake companies make in selecting new sales managers; specifically the habit of promoting some of their best sales people to the management ranks, whether they are suitable or not. Sales Execution Sales Success Tibor Shanto
Steven Rosen
MARCH 26, 2013
Welcome to Sales Management TV. I am Steven Rosen author of 52 Sales Management Tips and executive sales coach. You have a vacant territory and you have narrowed your search down to two candidates. He has some sales experience but will require some work.
Sales and Marketing Management
MARCH 16, 2015
If you want to thrive in this new era of sales, it is now up to you as a sales manager to view territories, customers and products as if assessing a financial portfolio that you are responsible for investing. Issue Date: 2015-03-16. Author: Tom Searcy.
Sales Benchmark Index
MAY 15, 2013
"Should we hire an external Sales Manager or promote from within?". Open Sales Management positions are bad for sales organizations. Having the wrong Sales Manager (SM) is worse. Hanna has two candidates to help Sales decide between: Iris and Eddie.
Sales and Marketing Management
JANUARY 2, 2019
Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. What sales skill sets and capabilities (e.g.,
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 16, 2014
As with the prior articles, I get huge numbers of requests from sales manager to help Hack their jobs. “What are the short cuts?” ” “How do I manage my time better?” Having said that, here’s a few of my favorite hacks to sales management.
Pipeliner
MARCH 2, 2018
The job of a sales manager is to provide a succeeding environment for salespeople. Beyond that, it’s providing viable territories and targets, proper support levels, tools for training and enablement, demand generation leadership, and the removal of internal roadblocks.
Miller Heiman Group
MAY 14, 2019
Sales managers influence what salespeople sell, where they sell, who they sell to and even how they sell. These factors make the sales manager role one of the most influential and demanding jobs in any company engaged in complex B2B sales. How many direct reports do sales managers have in your company? So why is the sales manager one of the most neglected roles when it comes to training? Sales coaching drives seller performance.
Membrain
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
The first-line sales manager is one of the most rewarding, yet overworked positions in the sales chain. Sales Management
Partners in Excellence
MAY 26, 2014
I’m not sure anyone looks forward to the Sales Management Review (sometimes these are called QBR’s, but there are other reviews). It’s unfortunate, because there’s a huge amount of value in the review process–both for sales people and managers.
Partners in Excellence
JUNE 4, 2015
Sales manager, or sales person—-choose, you can only be one! While it seems so obvious, too many managers make the wrong choice–that is they try to be both. There are several devastating scenarios: Sales manager as super sales person.
Sales and Marketing Management
JULY 6, 2017
For most organizations, the answer is to gain visibility into the activities of individual sales reps. If leaders can’t see what salespeople are doing, they can’t manage what their reps are doing. Nor can they make smart investments in improving sales capability.
Sales Benchmark Index
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
Most organizations believe that their most successful sales people will make great sales managers. A recent study showed that only 11% of organizations train their sales managers. If you are a new manager, you are asking, “What do I do now?”.
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