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Do You Sell Using a “Push” or “Pull” Strategy?

The Sales Hunter

If we shift to a “pull” strategy, I feel we will have a much higher close ratio and, better yet, do it with a higher margin. When we say “pull,” it refers to creating incentives at the customer level that encourage them to buy the product. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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How To Motivate Sales People – Without Money

Klozers

The top sales people are always very goal orientated, but what motivates sales people are rarely the business goals such as 20% growth, increased sales targets, higher margins and increased market share. For inside sales you could offer vouchers for driving lessons as an incentive when they hit certain sales targets.

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The Scary Tale Of A Flawed Sales Compensation Plan

The Brooks Group

What incentive did any of these salespeople have to expend the level of effort required to compete in a highly competitive market? In another situation, salespeople were given a reasonable base and a significant commission based on sales volume and margin on an individual basis. And that’s what they did. And more! .