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Top 10 Problems with Channel Sales - Don't be Held Hostage

Understanding the Sales Force

Ignored in all of these articles are those clients and companies that sell through channels. The channels are many, and include stocking distributors, brokers, retailers, VARs, agencies, partners, resellers, rep firms and more. Channel sales is quite different. This is more like traditional B2B sales.

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Five Tips for Being a Better B2B Sales Manager

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Kevin McGirl Sales managers have a tough job. Leading a team of salespeople in a world of ever-changing purchasing trends, a proliferation of new engagement channels, and highly educated customers, is stressful. It requires patience, agility, and a lot of motivational guidance. Prepare smarter reports.

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The Power of Handwritten Recognition

Steven Rosen

The best way to recognize great performance is by sending a handwritten motivational card. I believe there are two things that motivate most sales reps. If you want to differentiate yourself as a manager, handwriting personalized recognition cards are very motivating. Sales Management Training.

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Walk the Flight Line: Get Dirty With Your Troops | Sales Motivation.

The Sales Hunter

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Today’s post will particularly resonate with sales managers, but I think anyone in sales could glean some valuable points. Want a Boost to Sales Motivation?

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Leading a High-Performing Sales Team

Steven Rosen

Managing High-Performing Reps Managing high-performing reps can be challenging, as they often have strong personalities and high expectations. Brandon advises sales managers to embrace the challenges of managing these individuals and not to be emotionally triggered by their challenging behavior.

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The Ultimate Guide to Channel Sales

Hubspot Sales

What is channel sales? In a channel sales model, a company sells through third partners -- affiliate partners (who get commission on each purchase), resellers, value-added providers (who typically bundle your product with their own), or another entity that doesn't work for it directly. The Definition of Channel Sales.

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Thru the Candidate’s Eyes - Attracting Sales Talent

SBI Growth

There are 5 key motivators. Take a look at each motivator: Abundant Territory Opportunity. Show the candidate your fact-based territory design methodology with minimal in-year changes, where hard-won accounts do not suddenly transition to another rep or channel. Top Performers’ Top 5. Hot product. First-rate compensation.