Salesmate

DECEMBER 3, 2020

As a manager, you wouldn’t like to see poor sales results. However, declining sales graphs isn’t a pleasant sight for your sales team too. Demotivated sales reps find even the simplest of tasks challenging. Being the head of the team, you need to empower your sales team and boost their morale.

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Drivers/motivators Objectives and Key Results CRM Sales 123

Veloxy

JUNE 4, 2024

Lack of productivity can result in lost sales, poor customer relations, and inability to complete everyday tasks. However, one of the main hurdles facing CEOs and sales executives is failing to onboard their teams adequately. You’re ready for the program to transform the way your sales team does business.

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Objectives and Key Results User Experience Contact Trust 237

Cerebral Selling

MARCH 18, 2024

Some of the most common and innocent interactions between sales reps and their managers can also be the most harmful. Many sales leaders earned the opportunity to manage teams of their own because they were top-performing individual contributors. But it can also be a key trait of those who fail to motivate and inspire their teams.

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Objectives and Key Results Legal Negotiate Trust 167

Salesforce

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

About 69% of sales professionals say selling is more difficult now than in previous years, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales report. To keep your sales team motivated when things are tough, you need to reward them for their victories. That’s where sales commission comes into play.

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Commission Territory Quota Drivers/motivators 104

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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Objectives and Key Results Quota Technique Construction 59

The 5% Institute

JUNE 27, 2023

Sales compensation planning is a critical aspect of any business strategy aimed at driving revenue growth and motivating the sales team. It involves designing and implementing a comprehensive framework that aligns sales objectives with compensation packages.

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Objectives and Key Results Territory Quota Drivers/motivators 52

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similarly, a solid sales compensation plan is about striking the right balance. Overcomplicate a sales compensation plan, and you’re left with sales reps who aren’t clear on their goals or hungry to hit their quota. What you’ll learn: What is sales compensation? What are sales compensation plans?

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Commission Territory Quota Objectives and Key Results 64

Lead Fuze

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ever feel like your sales team is stuck in a rut, grinding out call after call but not really feeling the thrill of victory? Enter sales gamification. But what is sales gamification, you ask? How does gamification increase sales? It’s time to shake things up. What is gamification and example?

Teamwork 52

Teamwork E-commerce Objectives and Key Results Gaming 52

Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 11, 2023

91% of organizations failed to hit goal, yet only 31% of them felt the quotas were unrealistic. And as managers coached their people, they reviewed performance against these criteria, making sure people were doing their best on all elements, and coaching them in areas where they weren’t meeting performance objectives.

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Objectives and Key Results Pipeline Finance Quota 112

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Several leading indicators contributed here, including product maturity, a better understanding of our customers and competition, and better coordination across sales and marketing. Don’t discount their impact on driving new business, expanding customers post-sale, and coordinating efforts between go-to-market and product teams.

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Engineering Objectives and Key Results Drivers/motivators Teamwork 102

Highspot

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What Makes a Great Sales Manager? What Sets Great Sales Managers Apart? Responsibilities of a Sales Manager Qualities You Need To Go From Good To Great Sales Management Strategy for Sales Managers The Importance of Sales Coaching And Training What Does Sales Manager Success Look Like?

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Objectives and Key Results Teamwork Sales Quota 52

Sales Hacker

JULY 29, 2021

It’s hard to find a “better” example than in sales, where the annual turnover rate in the United States averages at 34%. Sales is one of those jobs where you sink or swim based on your efforts. All of that can lead to a lot of pressure and stress on sales teams. What is sales productivity? What causes sales burnout?

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Product Objectives and Key Results Drivers/motivators Sales 110

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As a sales professional, you know how important first impressions are. When you’re looking for a new sales role in a top firm, your resume is often the first glance potential employers see of you. The following resume skills for sales jobs will help you create an outstanding CV, one sure to impress prospective employers.

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Objectives and Key Results Pharmaceutical Pitch Sales 59

Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This makes two movie posts in a row as I used Sound of Freedom to illustrate that companies don’t know what they don’t know about sales. Commonality with Sales While I thought it had a lot in common with selling, the twelve central figures: Were not professional investors although they did invest in GameStop.

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Objectives and Key Results Entertainment Drivers/motivators Up-sell 77

Hubspot

MAY 9, 2022

Even the most seasoned, effective salespeople can struggle when hashing out how to lead a sales team. Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. Open and thorough communication is key here. Let's dive in.

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Assembly Line Objectives and Key Results Construction Commission 73

The 5% Institute

JUNE 19, 2023

In the world of business, the terms “sales” and “selling” are often used interchangeably. So what is sales vs selling? While they are closely related, understanding the difference between sales and selling can have a profound impact on the success of your business. What is Sales? What is Selling?

Sell 52

Sell Objectives and Key Results Technique Customer Relationship Management 52

Highspot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this article, we help you navigate the intricacies of sales performance metrics, guiding you on which ones are pivotal and how best to measure them. What Is Sales Performance? Sales Performance vs. Sales Metrics Why Analyze Your Sales Performance? Why Analyze Your Sales Performance?

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Objectives and Key Results Quota Sales Promote 59

SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2024

How do you build GTM efficiency in SMB sales? Lesson #1: Just Say No Once he joined, Kyle quickly discovered that Owner had a leaky bucket and had either bad or no targeting on prospects, was closing a lot of poor-fit customers, and there were a lot of miss set expectations from sales so customer handoff was sketchy at best.

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Go To Market GTM X-functional Objectives and Key Results 104

Hubspot

MARCH 19, 2022

The goal of any sales organization is, ultimately, to increase revenue. Which means the goal of any effective sales leader is to inspire and motivate their sales team to hit, or exceed, their revenue targets. But first — what is a goal driven sales environment? What is a goal driven sales environment?

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Objectives and Key Results Cold Call Quota Sales 86

SaaStr

JULY 11, 2023

How do you win with a high-velocity sales strategy in a fast-moving, competitive market? What are common pitfalls to avoid, and how can teams maximize efficiency and meet quota? Hiring the Right AEs When it comes to recruiting a sales team, companies will often hire for particular experience. Sign up for free.

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Objectives and Key Results E-commerce Quota Sales 67

SaaStr

JANUARY 25, 2023

In many companies, the longtime dispute between sales and marketing prevents them from collaborating or agreeing on a goal. In this episode, Snow shares the journey to realizing the strength of revenue alignment through sales, marketing, and customer success and the principles for implementing this structure to yield tremendous results.

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Objectives and Key Results Customers Teamwork Drivers/motivators 91

Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned sales manager or a frontline rep hustling for results, we get it – the struggle is real. Read on to discover how reps can confidently approach each closing conversation with closing sales training that works. What is Sales Closing and Why Is It Important How Does the Sales Closing Process Work?

Closing 52

Closing Objectives and Key Results Negotiate Technique 52

Hubspot

JANUARY 7, 2019

In this rapidly changing sales environment, there is often a stark disconnect between what management sees or does and what reps want or need. While sales productivity is a key revenue driver, higher activity volume doesn't always mean that key metrics like close rate or average selling price goes up.

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Objectives and Key Results Quota Drivers/motivators Negotiate 92

PandaDoc

APRIL 25, 2023

A sales plan is a roadmap that outlines your business’s strategy for selling its products or services. Acting as an essential tool for businesses of all sizes and in all industries, a robust sales plan helps to identify sales goals, target markets, and sales tactics to achieve those goals. What is a sales plan?

Territory 52

Territory Objectives and Key Results Teamwork Customer Relationship Management 52

PandaDoc

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Gamification took the sales industry by storm in the latter half of the previous decade — and with good reason. Research has shown that there are huge benefits to gamifying your sales process, including better worker productivity and retention when it comes to learning new things. Let’s jump in! People love to play games.

Process 52

Process Objectives and Key Results Gaming Sales 52

Lead Fuze

JULY 14, 2023

How to be a good sales manager is an inquiry that many professionals in the field often ponder. The role of a sales manager extends beyond just overseeing a team; it’s about fostering growth, driving performance, and achieving targets. A sales manager position, that’s your answer.

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Objectives and Key Results Quota Teamwork Strategize 52

Miller Heiman Group

MARCH 13, 2019

While many organizations reported increased adoption of a sales enablement function in recent years, several still struggle to use it effectively to achieve their goals. According to CSO Insights’ 4th Annual Sales Enablement Study , 61 percent of organizations have a sales enablement function. Of those, only 34.4

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Objectives and Key Results Quota Technology Technology 107

SaaStr

OCTOBER 30, 2021

I asked Aasif Osmany to share his learnings as a top-performing SMB VP of Sales, below. I wanted to learn a lot quickly, work with brilliant and motivated people, and make a meaningful contribution to the company. I quickly learned that the people in this company were incredibly motivated, smart, focused, and data driven.

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Closing E-commerce Customers Quota 105

Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 13, 2020

Sales managers normally face a trifecta of shifting demands from buyers, their direct reports and their organization. The COVID-19 pandemic gives sales managers the perfect opportunity to work toward transforming into more capable leaders. Shift From a Sales Manager’s Mindset to Sales Leader’s Mindset. Get the Study.

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Objectives and Key Results Sales CRM Quota 110

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Jameson Yung, SVP of Sales at Gong, and Sam Blond, Partner at Founders Fund and previous CRO at Brex, share five tactical ways to get back to growing and hitting revenue targets. Create/ track a leaderboard so i f someone is below average in sales, it’s objective. If you look at the number of Sales vs. Marketing.

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Objectives and Key Results Referrals Pipeline Campaign 81

Hubspot

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Incentives are natural motivators — and sometimes, some "natural motivation" is exactly what your salespeople need to perform to the best of their abilities. Incentive compensation plans often provide an effective avenue for sales leadership to motivate their teams and encourage overperformance. Gainsharing Plan.

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Objectives and Key Results Commission Non-Profits Quota 70

Outreach

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Managing a successful sales team requires a thoughtful, strategic approach: One that’s built upon a foundation of rep engagement, a collaborative culture, and achievable goals. 10 Sales Management Strategies to Empower Your Sales Reps. 10 Sales Management Strategies to Empower Your Sales Reps.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Sales Quota Drivers/motivators 52

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Trust is the key to making sales in today’s world. Unfortunately, any engagement where a buyer feels they are being sold to results in a feeling of distrust due to a misalignment of objectives. Align objectives between the buyer and the seller, and this distrust and reluctance evaporates. Risk and Reward.

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Trust Objectives and Key Results Quota Sell 101

VanillaSoft

JULY 7, 2021

Are your sales reps productive? Their answers may surprise you as according to surveys, sales reps only spend 33% of their time talking to prospects and actually selling. . That means that even when your sales reps are showing up for work and working every hour of the day, they might not be as productive as they could be.

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Product Inside sales Objectives and Key Results Appointment 102

Highspot

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Explore a range of sales process examples and learn how to align with the customer’s journey for better buyer engagement , relationships, and sales success. What is a Sales Process? Sales Methodology Sales Process Examples Sales Process Mistakes to Avoid Mastering Your Sales Process With Highspot What is a Sales Process?

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Process Real Estate Objectives and Key Results Negotiate 52

Hubspot

JUNE 9, 2023

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree. Table of Contents What does it mean to work in sales?

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Objectives and Key Results Networking Represent Sales 75

SBI

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Scalable Sales Manager: The Key to Unlocking Your Sales Teams’ True Potential. The role of Sales Manager has always been one of the hardest jobs in sales. To say that sales managers have their work cut out for them would be a massive understatement. This is where great sales managers come in.

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Objectives and Key Results Sales CRM Objection handling 54