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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For me, there is no alternative for a company or an individual to being sales-centric. If you want your business to grow, all parts of the organization have to be focused on selling, and there is no room for “corporate” behavior. Very few products or services sell themselves.
Read MoreIn a recent dialogue with a European business looking to enter the US market, we reviewed the different options available. Some of the low-cost options seemed more like dipping a toe or baby steps and anything but a deliberate and purposeful market entry.
Read MoreThe most basic measurement of sales success is revenue per month. With a limited number of hours each month, the measure of success translates to Sales effectiveness per hour.
Read MoreMany sales leaders fail to monitor any prospecting metrics or efforts among their salespeople. 18% indicated their company does not set out specific metrics/goals on how much time reps should spend prospecting. 32% of sales leaders indicated they don’t know how much time reps prospect.
Read MoreSales productivity is typically measured in sales revenue per salesperson, individually and as an average over a team. This is a straightforward approach that can be further enhanced by including factors like, e.g., hours worked, profitability, percent of target, or lead conversation.
Read MoreIn the world of sales, confident people really are more successful. When you increase your and your team’s confidence in sales, you’ll set more meetings, have stronger sales presentations, and close more deals.
Read MoreNow it is time to take a look at what questions to ask. Here are 75 questions, grouped by their intent or their situational setting in the sales process.
Read MoreUS 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.
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