Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Author: SMM Staff Suppliers of incentive gift cards tout their flexibility, the ease with which gift card programs can be administered, and their versatility in terms of use. That’s the takeaway from a new survey of incentive gift card users by Sales & Marketing Management magazine. What are those respondents’ roles?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

Helping others as a team is invigorating and bonding, which is why corporate social responsibility (CSR) continues to be a popular component of offsite meetings and incentive travel programs. Comparing the results from 2015/2016 with 2017/2018, CSR is actually up two points across all regions.

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Xactly

JANUARY 3, 2019

Sales statistics are a variety of metrics that provide insight into your sales organization’s health. Industry and planning-specific statistics also help guide sales planning and incentive compensation. We did some research and compiled some valuable sales stats that are important for all salespeople to be aware of.

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Xactly

APRIL 9, 2018

Building a successful sales compensation plan carries an incredible amount of responsibility for compensation planning teams. Those tasked with creating a plan must develop a process and incentive plan that will motivate and encourage the right sales behaviors to achieve goals, all while driving growth. Who: Helen Rendos.

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The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 18, 2018

This blog – the Sales Leader blog – is designed to provide resources for anyone charged with leading a sales team or improving its performance. To round out the year we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 most-viewed blog posts of 2018. Most-Viewed Blog Posts of 2018. 4 Step Action Plan for Sales Target Achievement.

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Xactly

JUNE 27, 2018

Sales compensation plan can be a complex process. Those who work to create a plan for their company must develop a compensation process and incentive plan that will motivate the right sales behaviors to achieve goals, all while driving growth. Time in sales compensation: 4 years. How were our Sales team compensated?

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Xactly

JANUARY 2, 2019

The sales planning process can become quite complex, especially when it comes to designing sales compensation plans. Ultimately, the new compensation and incentive plans must successfully motivate the right sales behaviors to achieve goals, all while driving growth. Time in sales compensation: 4 years.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Great sales departments motivate their employees with incentives, contests, and -- you guessed it -- pep talks. TED Talks for Sales. Sirolli explains how to listen to the people you're trying to help -- take this lesson and apply it the next time you're on a sales call with a prospect. The world is changing exponentially.

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Xactly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Sales planning entails many important factors. From territory planning to sales team organization, to sales coaching and leadership strategies to sales compensation planning, each element helps to create a strong sales plan. Position: Sales Operations. Time in sales compensation: 5 years.

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The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you’ve worked in sales, revenue operations, or finance for any amount of time, I don’t have to tell you how important sales compensation is. You already know the right sales compensation plan can motivate your team, improve their performance, and boost overall job satisfaction. Current Sales Compensation Benchmarks.

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LevelEleven

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We have gathered three of the biggest trends from #DF18 and here’s what they mean for you: Not as Sales Minded. Many organizations using Salesforce® are not just sales teams. In fact, many aren’t sales teams at all! The post Trends at Dreamforce 2018 appeared first on LevelEleven. Gamification Is Big. Comment below!

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Xactly

JUNE 27, 2018

Sales compensation plan can be a complex process. Those who work to create a plan for their company must develop a compensation process and incentive plan that will motivate the right sales behaviors to achieve goals, all while driving growth. Time in sales compensation: 4 years. How were our Sales team compensated?

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Xactly

JANUARY 7, 2019

The start of a new year comes with a new sales plan—and that means you must reassess your sales capacity needs , align and balance sales territories , and create a sales incentive plan that drives sales performance. Enter sales compensation planning. The Importance of Sales Compensation Planning.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Here’s the 2018 list (from most-used to least), along with our suggestions for more convincing swaps. For example, if you’ve worked in B2B SaaS sales for most of your career, you might write, “I’m a senior Account Executive with seven years of experience in B2B SaaS.”. Skilled" is a new addition to the list in 2018. 3) Skilled.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan FirstBase is a startup company that was founded in 2018 with the mission to help global companies establish a U.S. Editor’s note: This creates an opportunity for employers to be more creative with non-cash incentives and rewards tailored to each employee’s interests.).

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Your Sales Management Guru

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Align Sales Compensation with Your Goals A compensation plan that works. Note: This week’s blog is an excerpt from my new book: “Creating High Performance Sales Compensation Plans”. Some pay commission based on sales, while others only pay on margin; still others blend both with incentives and special bonus plans.

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Xactly

AUGUST 1, 2018

Sales compensation is an important part of a successful company. A strong incentive plan drives sales behaviors that help companies grow and achieve their goals. Position: Sales Compensation Manager. Time in sales compensation: 7 years. Tell us about your career journey in sales compensation.

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Xactly

AUGUST 27, 2018

Sales has always been a male-dominated field, but this is changing. Surprisingly, female sales reps routinely hit quota at higher rates despite being paid a lower base pay than their male counterparts. Meet Lisa Welch, Xactly VP Enterprise Sales. Women’s impact on the workforce has continued to grow over recent years.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Their sales reps get super hands-on with prospects during the buying journey — they provide demos, answer questions, ask for feedback, etc. Establish an Incentive-Based Customer Loyalty Program. Consider structuring your program around several distinct loyalty tiers, with each tier providing incentives that increase in value.

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SalesFolk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

There’s a lot of buzz right now about the possible death of the sales development representative (SDR). As more and more companies continue to build out their sales/business development programs, this theory could have a significant impact on the future development of sales. So, is the SDR role truly dying?

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Xactly

MAY 7, 2018

Sales compensation is one of the most important components of sales planning. Sales operations and compensation professionals must compile a team to piecing together metrics and goals, which carries an incredible amount of responsibility. Time in sales compensation: 11 years. Company: Palo Alto Networks.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

> 10 TED Talks Every Sales Professional Should Watch in 2018 — Hubspot. Great sales departments motivate their employees with incentives, contests, and -- you guessed it -- pep talks. TED Talks like these can give you just the jolt you need to remember why you love this job -- even during the longest sales days.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 27, 2019

But RevOps is a relatively new role in the sales environment, so there’s a lot of confusion about what it is and how it’s different from Sales Ops. In this post, I’ll explain what RevOps is, why it is suddenly so popular, and how it will impact the future of sales. or How is it different from Sales Ops? What is RevOps?

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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!

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Xactly

JULY 26, 2018

Figuring out sales compensation is not for the faint of heart. Outdated processes and unreliable data can roadblock any company’s sales potential. WorldatWork recently partnered with Xactly to share three best practices for sales compensation. In the long run, time spent shadow accounting can harm sales performance.

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Xactly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

While the most basic incentive plan, the flat rate X% or $X on every deal, is easy to administer, easy to communicate, and easy to understand, it pays commissions at the same rate for all items sold, typically as a flat percent of revenue or profit. This is best for firms who are not yet setting specific sales goals for the team (i.e.

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Nudge.ai

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Going into the New Year as a B2B sales professional, you’ll likely have some software subscriptions coming up for renewal, so we wanted to prepare you for those decisions. Base: Next-generation CRM software for leading B2B sales teams. Close.io: The inside sales CRM of choice for B2B startups and SMBs. Enjoy the list!

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 18, 2018

When we ask sales leaders this question, answers often range from “not very” to “not at all.” In our 2018 Sales Operations Optimization Study conducted by CSO Insights, only 47 percent of respondents reported adoption rates of greater than 90 percent. CRM ROI: The 4 Benefits of a Formal Sales Process.

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Your Sales Management Guru

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The Sales Manager Boot Camp. Becoming a new sales leader is overwhelming. Improving your professionalism as an experienced Sales Manager is just as hard. At the same time, sales management is one of the most rewarding jobs in business when you know what to do and how to do it. For the New Sales Manager.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 13, 2021

Sales rep salary varies heavily, but here’s how it breaks down by state. Whether you’re looking for a job, negotiating a raise, or looking to hire sales reps — knowing the average sales rep salary for your state will help you! The sales industry can be finicky. Note: The average sales rep salary in the U.S.A.

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Xactly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Sales compensation is the driver of company revenue and growth. If sales reps aren’t motivated to close, renew, and upsell deals, revenue doesn’t just appear. Poor performance often stems from poor sales planning. Really, the focus should be on how you can improve sales performance with well-designed incentive plans.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2019

As a sales leader, your ability to develop and retain your sales reps is important to your company’s bottom line and future success. Employee retention in the sales field continues to be an issue. In 2018, the average sales professional tenure was reported to be 1.5 Why Sales Performance Management Matters.

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Sales leaders do not want to make mistakes when hiring new members of their sales team. In 2018, just 54 percent of all sellers met their sales quotas, according to CSO Insight’s 2018-2019 Sales Performance Study. Sales leaders know what attributes they need in each member of their sales team.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 26, 2018

Sales Promotion Ideas. Leverage Sales Promotions to Get Deals Moving Again. Sales promotions aren’t always necessary to close business. For sales leaders, promotions either make the customer’s decision easier or motivate the salesperson to work a little harder. So, are sales promotions necessary in 2018?

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Xactly

AUGUST 23, 2018

When it comes to sales performance management (SPM) functions, the difference between “nice to have” and “need to have” can seem difficult to determine. Sure, you know you need ICM to handle accurate and timely payments, but do you really need automated sales territory planning as well? Your sales reps will thank you.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 22, 2018

Sales manager job description. Sales managers are responsible for helping their reps meet individual quota, getting the team to hit quota, forecasting sales and running sales reports, providing mentorship and training, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new salespeople, and more. Sales manager responsibilities.

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Xactly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Management by Objectives, aka MBOs, are goals set for employees to improve overall sales performance, as agreed up on by sales manager and rep. MBOs can be an extremely useful tool in addition to your sales commission structure because they give each rep individual goals to strengthen the overall sales organization.

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