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Sales Management

The Role of Technology in Modern Sales Management

Technology has transformed our everyday life across the board, especially in the sales industry.  Modern technology has allowed companies and sales representatives to increase their productivity and sales and better assist customers along the way.  The role of technology in modern sales management is a big one. With so many different types of technology that the industry can use and the plethora of benefits, there is almost no way to work in sales without using modern technology in some capacity.  Let’s dive into the role that technology plays in the sales industry.  The Benefits of Using Technology in Sales Management
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Improving sales during economic downturns
Sales Management

Keeping Your Sales Team Motivated and Selling During Challenging Times

Sales teams are comprised of people with different abilities and needs. Some people are more driven and filled with charisma. They tend to meet and exceed the expectations set for them. These people have a natural gift to drive revenue. Other salespeople have potential but need a guiding hand to fulfill their goals. Whatever kind of salespeople you have on your team, they all need motivation. A slowing economy can make motivation more critical. In a downturn, the spirits in any sales team tend to be low. Since salespeople are different, what motivates them will also vary. Thus, sales managers
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Outsourced Sales Management
Sales Management

Can Outsourced Sales Management Work for Your Company?

Outsourcing sales management is a viable option for many companies. Some executives are still hesitant to give it a try, but more and more are seeing that outsourcing sales management can be beneficial to their company. What exactly is involved with outsourcing sales management? How much does it cost? What do you need to consider before making the switch? Let us take a closer look at these questions and more below! Outsourced Sales Management As a Growth Strategy Outsourced sales management is when a company hires a single person or team to manage its sales. The end goal is to
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Sales Management

How to Retain the Top Sales Talent on Your Team

Did you know that on average, 8% of salespeople are responsible for 80% of the sales at your company? Obviously, those salespeople are your top performers – the ones who consistently generate the most revenue and help the business thrive. Since top performers can be difficult to find and hire, it is easy to understand how losing even one of them from your sales team could have a significant effect on your sales department and the company as a whole. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to keep your top performers around. Check out the following list of
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Sales Team Incentives - Cash
Sales Management

The Best Sales Incentives to Motivate Salespeople

To optimize profits within your organization, you need to keep your sales team motivated to keep closing new business deals. Competent sales managers understand that continually using the same incentives to rally the troops doesn’t work in the long run. Sales reps are often dynamic individuals in need of new challenges to pursue. The best managers are continually figuring out how to motivate sales teams. Offering a robust commission plan will keep your reps happy and productive, but what happens when they hit a comfortable stride?  The allure of special sales incentives programs keeps reps hungry and excited about coming
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Sales Management

Open-Ended Questions Sales Reps Should Ask Customers to Improve Sales

As someone in sales management, you know that a salesperson must ask effective, open-ended questions when talking to a customer. It is the only way they can get the customer talking and uncover the information necessary to close the sale. However, if your salespeople ask the wrong open-ended questions, they may end up wasting time and failing to gain any insight. This can be one of the top reasons why your sales team is not successful. So what questions can your salespeople ask their customers to improve sales? Keep reading and you will learn 8 questions your salespeople can ask that
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