CommercialTribe

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Across a 2 month study, we asked sales leadership who’s ultimately responsible for the productivity of individual reps — and it wasn’t surprising to hear that the buck stops with sales managers. As one sales leader shared, “we can’t continue to assign more and more quota to our tenured reps.”. In fact, 74.3%

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Steven Rosen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Sales managers who spend more time in the field sales coaching outperform those that don’t! I was sitting in with a customer who is a sales force excellence expert and he asked me, “what do you see in the industry in terms of the number of days that sales managers are expected to be out in the field sales coaching ?”

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 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. Frontline sales managers coach, influence and guide sales reps on a daily basis.

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Score More Sales

JUNE 27, 2014

This week, LinkedIn shared some statistics in its study women in sales. They searched for female vs. male names and parsed the data to see how many LinkedIn members were female and in sales vs. male and in sales by industry. Koka Sexton of LinkedIn posted his thoughts about helping to push this conversation further.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 11, 2023

They also had lost their sales manager to another health issue. I agreed to do so and we also discussed me providing sales training to whoever we might hire. As I went through the applicants, most were not qualified for sales let alone management and the few who might be did not even respond. Bonus points.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 27, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan This kind of story doesn''t happen every day. One of Objective Management Group''s (OMG) most successful partners had an opportunity to work with young business leaders that had never sold. Sales DNA is a score that represents the power of the selling strengths possessed by an individual.

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Sales Manager Now

OCTOBER 22, 2020

When you do a book study with your sales team you get a low cost, high return way to bring education and training to your team. Let me share some of the benefits of why I use book studies more… The post How to Do a Book Study With Your Sales Team appeared first on Sales Manager Now.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 15, 2014

As we rush headlong in to the New Year, my next three posts will feature things sales leaders should be thinking about to drive success for their teams and their companies. STAR Results) , The Global 2015 STAR Sales Manager Survey. Frontline sales managers are the key to unlocking the performance of the sales organization.”.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan A very interesting article caught my attention on Inc. The goal of this study was very cool indeed, but the study, despite being developed by two business professors from Georgetown and UCLA, was poorly designed. Magazine''s website.

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Steven Rosen

JUNE 12, 2017

Sales Management Challenges . Many sales managers are finding it increasingly more difficult to keep juggling all their priorities. Well, here is a great opportunity to hear it straight from two leading sales management experts. Overcoming Your Biggest Sales Management Challenges.

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CommercialTribe

MAY 4, 2021

Fact: There’s a gap between the reality of who and where sales managers actually spend their time versus who and where sales leaders believe time should be spent. One sales leader who participated in our study quipped, “The whole thing is upside down. Who, Where, and How Managers Spend Time Matters.

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

No matter how long you’ve been associated with sales, you’ll never know it all. Whatever the case, a sales manager needs to watch how they communicate with their salespeople. We know you mean well, but these words simply don’t hack it for the sales person. It follows the age-old ‘why can’t you study like your sister?’

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Sales Management Policies Motivation Study 220

Steven Rosen

OCTOBER 14, 2014

(STAR Results) has launched its global 2015 STAR Sales Manager Survey. The Sales Manager Survey seeks opinions and perceptions from sales executives and leaders around the world on key skills and development priorities for sales managers. Business Unit Managers/Directors.

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Survey Sales Management Hiring Pharmaceuticals 273

Steven Rosen

APRIL 1, 2024

These discussions, whether addressing underperformance, behavioural issues, or compensation adjustments, are crucial for maintaining a healthy sales environment and driving performance. A Look at the Stats Recent surveys and studies have revealed an uncomfortable truth: many sales managers regularly sidestep difficult conversations.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Effective sales management is the core of any successful business. Read on as we break down why strong sales management matters, along with proven strategies to achieve it. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the sales activities within an organization to achieve its revenue targets and close deals.

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Partners in Excellence

JUNE 29, 2020

You’ve moved from being an individual contributor to managing a team. How do you transition from being a great sales person into being a great sales manager. The job of sales manager is different. Our personal ability to successfully manage and close deals made us successful as individual contributors.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 12, 2017

Tony Alessandra explains why the best sales managers learn on the job. Did you study really hard in school? But we all studied to take tests about facts and figures. We studied in high school to ace the SAT. We studied in college to get top grades. Studying was a discipline. Below is his take.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 11, 2024

Zoom became a lifeline for millions working from home and a savior of reps competing for a remote sales closing. And for sales professionals, a new, robust communication channel has been launched. More Channels Provide More Personalized Choices for Sales Closing Finding a comfortable way to communicate with key clients is essential.

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Sales organizations face a paradox: although many continue to increase hiring, attrition is on the rise, according to our 2018-2019 Sales Performance Report , creating a major pain point. Poor hiring practices prove costly to sales organizations in many ways. How Sales Organizations Can Improve Hiring Decisions.

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The Pipeline

MAY 19, 2016

If sales and selling is the last of the black arts, then sales management lurks in its darkest corners. As with other aspects of sales, there is no shortage of advice, ensuring no shortage of fluff. Many sales books will address similar topics, but Max adds the layer of joy that many in sales miss.

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Hiring Sales Management Airlines Case Study 180

Steven Rosen

AUGUST 26, 2021

Sales Manager’s Success Checklist. It is far too early to look at sales early. Here are the top 10 questions you should ask yourself and your sales managers to gauge if you/they have set the foundation for success. Do All Your Sales Reps Have Strong Business Plans? The STAR 10 Point Success Checklist.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 9, 2019

Specifically, the managers who lead your sales teams — they oversee the reps who communicate directly with your prospects and customers daily. Think about it this way: If you're a sales manager and you help each of your 10 reps sell 20% more, you've essentially just "created” two new salespeople.

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Steven Rosen

DECEMBER 9, 2015

(STAR Results) has launched its global 2016 STAR Sales Manager Survey. The Sales Manager Survey seeks opinions and perceptions from sales executives and leaders around the world on key skills and development priorities for sales managers. Business Unit Managers/Directors.

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Survey Sales Management Study Report 120

Steven Rosen

DECEMBER 9, 2015

(STAR Results) has launched its global 2016 STAR Sales Management Skills Survey. The Sales Management Skills Survey seeks opinions and perceptions from sales executives and leaders around the world on key skills and development priorities for sales managers. Business Unit Managers/Directors.

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Survey Sales Management Study Report 120

Steven Rosen

DECEMBER 9, 2015

(STAR Results) has launched its global 2016 STAR Sales Management Skills Survey. The Sales Management Skills Survey seeks opinions and perceptions from sales executives and leaders around the world on key skills and development priorities for sales managers. Business Unit Managers/Directors.

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Survey Sales Management Study Report 120

Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 13, 2014

I was first introduced to goal setting in sales when I was an insurance agent with National Life of Vermont. The General Agent was Dave and his manager was Bob. I never did write 100 lives but, based on the sales activity reporting I did every week, I should have. Tom introduced me to an idea of a sales cookbook.

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our 2019 World-Class Sales Practices Study linked technology adoption to sales success. Yet, although most organizations have deployed at least 10 sales technology tools—with four more on the way , seller efficiency and effectiveness have not improved. Lack of seller adoption of the sales technology stack.

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SBI Growth

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?”. Sales Manager Killers. Follow @UrteagaSBIi.

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Promotion Sales Management Hiring Face-to-face 288

Steven Rosen

MAY 31, 2021

Hiring Sales Stars . Whether you are starting a new sales force or hiring a new rep to fill a vacancy, the four principles of the STAR Process will help you select top sales performers. Without a clear process, your sales managers will each adopt their own approach and ultimately achieve sub-optimal results.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 5, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan During the past 9 years I have written the occasional Top 5, Top 10 and Top 20 Articles and we have now put them into a series of their own. In no particular order they are: Top 10 Sales Competencies. Top 10 Sales Management Functions. 10 Sales Coaching Examples.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 19, 2023

Most sales executives realize the impact of managers, not sales coaching. They know that sales coaching is one of the most significant levers to drive superior sales performance. Source: Objective Management Group , Dave Kurlan. Alarm bells should be going off in every sales organization.

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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 13, 2020

Sales managers normally face a trifecta of shifting demands from buyers, their direct reports and their organization. Get the Study. The COVID-19 pandemic gives sales managers the perfect opportunity to work toward transforming into more capable leaders. Scrub Your CRM Data.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 29, 2019

Case Studies and campaign recaps are powerful tools to help sell success. When managers share individual wins with their team, it can boost morale, spark ideas, and motivate others to do similar work. Selling Success Using Case Studies. This helps in many areas as it relates to driving performance o n your sales team.

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Case Study Study Campaigns Motivation 65

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

You were an outstanding sales rep -- and now, as a sales manager, you’re eager to cultivate the same performance from your team members. Thousands of newly minted sales managers have been in your exact position, and many of them have written top-notch guides to thriving in this role. Best Sales Management Books.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 27, 2014

They were evaluated with OMG''s sales person assessment, and assembled into 5 teams, all selling the exact same product. Market Sense placed 5 sales people in each team, but teamed them up based on the following carefully selected scores from OMG''s Sales Candidate Assessment: 1 team had the lowest total severity.

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SBI

JANUARY 28, 2020

6 Ways Sales Enablement Leaders can Gain Sales Management Support. Sales Enablement is generally focused on assisting individual sellers with less focus placed on others in the organization. “ Sales Enablement supports the sales team to move buyers to a decision point. Sales technology.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 28, 2024

In this 4:11 video, we learn how sales leaders must cultivate essential soft skills like emotional management, empathy, and assertiveness to foster trust, enhance execution, and address mental health challenges to consistently improve team performance. Let’s dive in and explore these essential skills in detail.

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