article thumbnail

10 sales incentives that actually motivate sales teams

Zendesk Sell

Not all sales incentives are created equal. A sales incentive is effective only if it’s something your team actually wants. And while we’re all familiar with the typical cash incentive, some reps might need something new and exciting to truly motivate them. Make your sales incentive program feels like Christmas.

article thumbnail

Sales Operations Demystified: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Do It Right

Sales Hacker

Formulation of Incentives Program. Implementation of Recommended Compensation and Incentives Program. Optimization of Sales Tools, Knowledge Base and other Assets. Content and knowledge base management. Implement compensation and incentives program. Management of knowledge base and content assets.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

X-Factor Compensation Leaders: How to Be Incredible at Incentive Planning (Infoblox)

Xactly

A strong incentive plan drives sales behaviors that help companies grow and achieve their goals. Successful sales compensation plans require a balance between motivating incentives and revenue-driving factors, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be a stressful, time-consuming task. I started supporting the U.S.

article thumbnail

How CPQ Training Helps Sales Teams Close Deals Faster and Smarter

Cincom Smart Selling

Organizations should also provide access to knowledge bases, video tutorials, and user forums to support ongoing learning. 3- Encouraging Continuous Learning with Certifications and Incentives CPQ is an evolving system that undergoes regular updates and enhancements.

article thumbnail

How to Adapt Your Sales Organization in the Subscription-Based World

Openview

As mentioned previously, the salesperson who closes the deal has developed a relationship with them and also has the knowledge base. Instead, there might be a period when two salespeople ride tandem, both working with the customer with shared goals and incentives. A handoff could put both of these at risk.

Hiring 88
article thumbnail

Misunderstanding Comp

Partners in Excellence

Somehow we get away from the idea that our goal is to design a plan that incents people to achieve and overachieve their goals. Getting Things Done Through Our People Selling In A "Knowledge Based" Economy. But we tend to look at comp planning in a different way, separating it from goal attainment.

article thumbnail

CPQ for eCommerce: Is It Worth the Investment?

Cincom Smart Selling

Offering loyalty-based pricing incentives, encouraging repeat purchases, and increasing lifetime customer value. Support options vary from 24/7 customer service and dedicated account managers to knowledge bases and AI-driven troubleshooting, ensuring smooth implementation and long-term usability.

Scale 48