Through our blog posts, we are looking to share not only the value that interim and fractional sales leaders bring to an organization. We also cover a variety of topics and share our experiences, all of which are part of the “day-in-a-life” of a sales professional.
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US News lists the sales manager among the most stressful jobs one can have, and a survey by Thrive Global found 67% of reps are close to reaching burnout. In another survey by online career database PayScale, the sales account manager was ranked as the second most stressful job, with 73 percent of respondents rating the role as "highly stressful."
Read MoreMost of us think that we’re great listeners. And because you’re a sales leader, you are probably better than average. A recent study indicates that over 85% of managers identify themselves as above average listeners. While this sounds positive, it is statistically just not possible!
Read MoreOne of the best ways is to adopt the humble mind-set of a servant leader. Servant leaders view their key role as serving employees as they explore and grow, providing tangible and emotional support as they do so.
Read MoreThis is the second article on sales objections. The first one covered 40 objections Leslie Ye pulled together. I have been gathering 20 further objections and responses to it. Enjoy.
Read MoreSales often are the source of the greatest pride and the biggest disappointment for a business owner, all at the same time.
Read MoreWhere Does the Fractional Model Work Best? It is not a one-size-fits-all. It does have a place in many SMEs looking for growth, change, and a fresh perspective.
Read MoreSalespeople are continuously looking for ways to create positivity in their engagement with clients: being excited about sharing the innovative nature of their product, or an exceptional ROI. This can also be achieved by using the phrases below. They make people smile.
Read MoreIn today’s market place no business can afford to stand-still. In fact, it is impossible. One is either moving forward or going backward. And hopefully going forward with profitable new name revenues.
Read MoreI have decided to stay away from praising one method (inadvertently over others), knowing that each one has a time and a place, and instead focus on the traits of a good salesperson.
Read MoreAs a sales leader, you can use your rank, sales goals, performance reviews, sales process management, and various training to try to get your team up and running and hope for their best performance. But at the end of the day, what comes from within - their hearts and motivations are the driving force for success.
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