Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The ability to motivate salespeople is just as important as it has always been. In the old days (pre 2008), if salespeople were motivated, then they were probably motivated by money. According to data from Objective Management Group (OMG), 54% of salespeople were money motivated during the 1990''s and first half of the 2000''s.

Drivers/motivators 101

Drivers/motivators Extrinsic Intrinsic Commission 101

Highspot

MARCH 9, 2022

They’re motivational and visionary. Set inspirational SMART goals and spark intrinsic motivation in their sales reps to achieve those goals. It can if you have a team of true self-starters that are intrinsically motivated to improve their performance and take charge in decision-making. Sales Managers. Does it Work?

Intrinsic 95

Intrinsic Technique Cross-sell Sales 95

SalesLoft

JUNE 20, 2019

So it wasn’t even like I could negotiate on contract, my price is my price. That’s one motivation. A big motivator for me for where I’ve gone subsequently was really to ask myself that question – ‘Is this product something that I would feel proud selling to a friend or a family member?’

Territory 63

Territory Sales Construction Up-sell 63

ConversionXL

JANUARY 5, 2016

At low incentive levels this increased motivation pays off. However, at some point increasing the incentive and thereby motivation even further, starts to backfire: we perform (a lot) worse. It does however apply to both economical and social incentives (‘social motivators’).” (via We do perform better. via Wheel of Persuasion).

Technique 90

Technique Conversion Extrinsic Intrinsic 90