SBI Growth

DECEMBER 19, 2013

A few weeks ago, I was talking to an SVP of sales. But how do I decide which ones to execute on?”. The SBI Sales Initiative Assessment Tool has answers. No matter what initiatives your sales organization is considering, this tool carefully evaluates them. How to conduct the assessment. The topic was his number.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 7, 2020

Scientific studies show that unexpected incentive rewards stimulate areas of the brain connected to behavior development and learning. Let’s take a closer look into the psychology behind the element of surprise and how it can be used as part of a larger sales incentive strategy. Defining the unexpected reward.

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Nutshell

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It’s best to manage an affiliate program to have the right kind of partnerships with influencers and bloggers within the industry whom you might leverage to amplify reach and create sales. Affiliate management involves finding and managing partners, which promote your brand in exchange for commission or other incentives.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Most sales teams are composed of three groups: The Superstars – These gifted few need little oversight or incentive. Sales Leader Prospecting Account Segmentation Sales Enablement Sales Manager Sales Manager Resources' If they don’t, you will miss the number. They are your A-players.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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The Pipeline

MARCH 27, 2014

Almost everyone in sales will tell you that incentives drive behaviour, but beyond that there is often little agreement among the pundits as to what the right incentive plan is. Some see it as a black art, while others, usually sales people, see it as something to manipulate, hence the expression ‘gaming the plan’.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 19, 2018

Author: George Kriza, CEO, MTCPerformance For most large resellers or distributors, sales incentive programs for internal sales teams get little attention from top financial executives inside their organizations. Most multibillion-dollar reseller and distributor organizations attract millions of incentive dollars.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 30, 2024

Then, the game changed when I leveled up my sales email writing game with curiosity-provoking subject lines, strong body text, and compelling closing statements. Read on to hear my tactics for ending a sales email.e It’s clear which outcome to aim for of those three, so let’s dig into some best practices for how to do it.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 21, 2013

There is a skill gap in knowing how to build & execute marketing campaigns. Generating New Sales Leads – Move leads through early stages of buyer’s journey, nurturing them until sales-ready. The purpose of your campaign is to incent the buyer to act. STEP 12 – ENABLE THE SALES TEAM. Think single-purpose.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 3, 2018

While on the surface, this incentive strategy had some validity, the results were not what the company predicted, or wanted. Second, many of these performers were married and the idea of travel, even incentive travel, meant their families would be on their own for a few days. Bob Nelson is president of Nelson Motivation Inc. ,

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 5, 2020

Author: Leeatt Rothschild Sales managers are racing to hit their 2020 goals, which are likely higher than last year’s. It’s no secret that by setting effective sales incentives and pay structures you can dramatically increase your team’s success rate. Giving bonuses based on sales achievements is the standard for most companies.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Incentives are natural motivators — and sometimes, some "natural motivation" is exactly what your salespeople need to perform to the best of their abilities. That's why several companies leverage something known as incentive compensation : the practice of offering financial rewards for professional excellence. Annual Incentives.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 28, 2014

Last week I was speaking with a VP of Sales of a well-known software company. George was not pleased with the performance of his sales team and was under intense pressure from the senior team to turn things around. Sales were off in 4 out of 5 regions and he felt that the sales team was just not motivated. By Steven A.

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Close

JANUARY 31, 2023

Sales incentives can give your reps an extra boost to reach their goals. Learn 10 creative sales incentive ideas and tiips to build an incentive program that actually motivates your team.

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Steven Rosen

OCTOBER 8, 2021

How to Motivate Your Sales Team. Sales leaders agree that a highly motivated and engaged sales force drives greater performance. So one would naturally ask the question, “how do I motivate and engage my salesforce?” The sales manager must also be aware that each rep has different motivators.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 13, 2013

At SBI, we focus on one thing: helping Sales and Marketing leaders Make the Number. One of the frequent questions we get asked is: What separates world class sales organizations from the rest? Part 1: Sales Process. On the Process side, investments are commonly made in sales processes and CRM tools.

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SBI Growth

MAY 27, 2014

Effective incentive compensation is designed to reward desired selling behaviors. Your top sales reps have been living with the comp plan since kickoff. By now, they have figured out how to leverage this year’s plan. This is a crucial time for Sales leaders and their HR business partners.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 6, 2013

This post is for Sales and HR Leaders planning 2014 Sales Compensation. It provides a number of common Sales Compensation complaints. Something you’ll need to go with this post is the Sales Compensation Complaint Checker. Something you’ll need to go with this post is the Sales Compensation Complaint Checker.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 31, 2020

At the same time, businesses have had to adjust quickly to learn how to manage their new remote workforce — something many have never dealt with. . . Sales teams are a particularly unique case as their compensation is likely to be highly leveraged and more sensitive to changes in the marketplace. Model Costs Accurately.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Getting anything over the finish line as the holidays approach is a struggle in any facet of life, and sales is no exception. The end of Q4 is one of the — if not the — most stressful, frustrating stretches of any sales professional's year. Q4 Sales Strategies 1. Incentivize performance with contests and rewards.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 31, 2025

Referral selling strategies are the key to consistent sales growth, but chances are, your team isnt leveraging them effectively. When your reps are introduced to prospects by a trusted connection, they no longer start the sales conversation as strangers. All sales calls are hot, hot, hot. Build it into your sales cadence.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 9, 2025

Sales contests are a powerful tool to boost motivation, improve performance, and increase revenue. However, designing a sales contest or sales game that delivers tangible results requires careful planning and execution from your sales enablement team. But what exactly is the endgame?

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

If you are like most CMOs, here’s the problem: You’re way ahead of Sales. The competencies required by Sales for Marketing to be successful are just not there. Does the CSO/VP of Sales even understand how Marketing works? Something needs to change for sales to benefit from your marketing programs. You should.

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 23, 2025

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How to Improve Your Companys Productivity and Growth A lack of efficiency can lead to your firms downfall. Recognize Your Employees for Their Work Giving employees incentives for their hard work is a great way to help your team function better. Celebrate Success!

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Highspot

MARCH 24, 2025

Key Takeaways GTM operational excellence improves efficiency, aligns sales and marketing operations, and enables your teams to close complex deals faster. Learn how to achieve GTM operational excellence with a step-by-step framework and a maturity scorecard that provides actionable improvement tips. Customers benefit, too.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Where will your sales be? How will you get there? What's my incentive? Is my incentive strong enough to ensure achievement? pennies per day, ounces per day, calls per day, dollars per sale) and do that daily dose each day. Jeffrey Gitomer adds a two word magic formula on how to achieve every goal you set.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In your sales organization, this starts with your sales environment. A sales environment is a vague, intangible concept. How do you measure it? Think of it this way: How do you want your sales reps to feel when they step on your sales floor (or log into work from their home office)? I sure did.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 2, 2014

All sales reps need coaching and guidance, but rainmakers deserve extra attention. The sales manager announces the top performers of the year. Applause resounds throughout the building as these sales champions are paraded like Superbowl winning gods across the sales floor. Drum roll, please. Want Proof? Is this correct?

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Your Sales Strategy. It is one thing to have a sales strategy. VPs of Sales are asking the question “What have I done before?”. VPs of Sales are asking questions like: Is our Sales Process good enough? How should we be using social media? How many heads do I need? Are my Sales Managers good enough?

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 5, 2014

Each recommendation addresses the biggest obstacles every sales manager faces to making the number: Not enough ‘A’ players on the team. Every sales manager is time starved. Sales Managers should be spending 75% of their time coaching their team. POST-SALES SUPPORT. Let customer service or post-sales support handle this.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

How should the top sales leader in the company utilize this limited time? Download the SBI Sales SVP New Year’s Guide here. Let’s look at several ways sales leaders misallocate their year-end days. These competencies correlate to sales success. I know one sales VP who took minimal vacation around the holidays.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan According to an April survey by the Incentive Research Foundation, the top concern about participating in work or reward-related travel was the threat of an epidemic/pandemic at 33%, followed closely by severe weather at 29%. Incentives interrupted. Sales are still happening, but a group celebration isn’t likely.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 19, 2018

But difficulty and a lack of time are merely surface reasons explaining why sales teams often fail to generate more leads. Lack of a Plan - Sales teams might have a goal of generating leads, but they often don’t follow through on it. The Thrill of the Sale - Closing a sale is often the most rewarding phase for a salesperson.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 26, 2014

Sales leaders agree that a highly motivated and engaged sales force drives greater performance. So one would naturally ask the question “how do I motivate and engage my sales force?” Many sales managers ask me how to ensure that they have a highly motivated and engaged team. By Steven A. Tap into the WHY!

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eGrabber

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In todays fast-paced world, boosting sales performance and closing deals quickly are more important than ever. Sales leaders, sales managers, and sales professionals must work smart and act fast. In 2025, the key is to use smart tools like sales automation and track real sales data.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

As a result, sales and marketing professionals are constantly looking for new ways to improve their lead generation strategies. Most B2B sales and marketing professionals rely on a combination of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for lead generation—with research pointing to LinkedIn as the most effective ( source ).

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The Spiff Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As an incentive compensation manager, you hold a critical role that keeps your organization running. In this day and age, no one doubts the importance of sales compensation when it comes to driving growth for a business. What does an incentive compensation manager do? The same goes for your relationships with sales leadership.

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