Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

I read the majority of the reports, studies, white papers, and books related to sales development because others in the field might stumble onto a trend, an insight or a statistic of which I was not aware. That’s why I downloaded Xactly’s 2025 Sales Compensation Survey.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 27, 2018

I dug into a subset of data from Objective Management Group's (OMG) evaluations of the salespeople who report to more than 15,000 sales managers to determine whether the best sales managers actually have the best salespeople. What happens when we ask the same questions about weak leaders? Check this out!

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

It’s always interesting to see how companies are adapting to the wildly-changing world of business, and it’s studies like these that help us as sales managers and sales directors to understand how we need to shape up for future business opportunities. Managing Director. MTD Sales Training. Happy Selling!

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 17, 2024

According to HubSpot, companies with well-optimized sales pipelines reported a 28% higher revenue growth rate compared to those with poorly managed pipelines. So why is it that many sales leaders default to coaching the deal at hand and do not consistently have sales pipeline management sessions with their people?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 13, 2021

Exceptional sales performances aren’t achieved through sheer willpower — they’re accomplished by understanding goals that are easily tracked and planned out. Sales reporting helps managers track and monitor progress to keep a pulse on sales cycle profitability. Purposes of a Sales Report.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 7, 2019

The stats show what sales managers are doing but those managers are largely uninformed. John Pattison, Objective Management Group's COO, mined some data on salespeople who report to sales managers. I was appalled by what I saw.

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Nutshell

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Your role as a sales manager or director comes with multiple responsibilities, from developing and overseeing sales strategies to coaching and managing sales reps. Generating insightful sales reports is a critical component of your role and can involve some heavy lifting.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Sales coaching is an essential responsibility of frontline sales managers. With such potential benefits, it is no wonder that many sales organizations recommend that their front-line sales managers spend 25% - 40% of their time on sales coaching. But what about senior management ?

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Steven Rosen

MAY 5, 2022

Sales Manager Coaching. Effective sales manager coaching is one of the key levers that leading sales organizations utilize to achieve their revenue targets. Sales manager coaching is the #1 sales management activity that impacts performance. You can train your sales managers in coaching.

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Steven Rosen

MARCH 23, 2022

5 Sales Manager Coaching Blunders. Sales coaching is the No. 1 management activity that drives sales performance. The only problem is that managers have not been taught how to coach effectively. Do You Want To Increase Sales Performance? ” As a sales manager , you probably were a top sales rep.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

APRIL 9, 2024

According to the 5th Annual Media Sales Report , a staggering 81% of sales managers indicated that meeting their targets has become harder compared to the previous year. The challenges faced by sales leaders are multifaceted, but the insights from this report offer a roadmap for navigating the path ahead.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 5, 2022

Sales Manager Coaching. Effective sales manager coaching is one of the key levers that leading sales organizations utilize to achieve their revenue targets. Sales manager coaching is the #1 sales management activity that impacts performance. You can train your sales managers in coaching.

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Moses returned to God and spoke of this obstacle, or in sales terms, objection: There was internal competition! When Moses reported back to God, God debriefed Moses and then coached him again. In sales we would call this post-call debriefing and we would role-play what the next conversation should sound like.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 2, 2019

Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. What does great front-line sales management actually look like?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance, we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

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Steven Rosen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Research suggests that the best sales coaches can drive 19% more sales than those who are less effective coaches. Yet, despite these promising numbers, many sales managers remain disengaged from the coaching process. A sales manager might be adept at closing deals but lacks the techniques to effectively coach a team.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 25, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance, we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 3, 2023

Nearly half of sales managers (49%) view their desired hybrid schedule as a 50/50 split between in-office and work-from-home. In this new Media Sales Report , you’ll see that salespeople don’t feel the same way. If you'd like to read the full report, download it here.

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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

5 Ways top sales managers become a sales coach! Sales coaching is the most important sales management activity for driving sales performance. Unfortunately, most managers haven’t been taught how to properly coach their staff. Ask Effective Questions. Of course, not.

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Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This is the first in a series of interviews with sales management subject matter experts, examining the current and future states of AI in sales. This first interview is with Oliver Churchill , the founder and CEO of Acuity Sales Decision Science. I was curious to hear what he thinks.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 22, 2018

Effective sales manager coaching is one of the key levers that leading sales organizations utilize to achieve their revenue targets. Sales manager coaching is the #1 sales management activity that impacts performance. Coaching improves sales rep engagement. What can you do? Do nothing.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this Quick Take episode, we’re kicking off our season-long exploration of The Center for Sales Strategy’s 5th Annual Media Sales Report by highlighting some of this year’s most eye-catching findings.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Today more than ever sales managers encounter both unique challenges and remarkable opportunities. As technology continues to reshape the sales landscape, to learn how to be a good sales manager, one must adapt to new demands and expectations.

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Sales Management Forecasting Face-to-face How To 58

Steven Rosen

JUNE 3, 2020

When I say “you,” I am referring to frontline sales managers and sales executives. Sales managers are the key to driving sales performance. They are the 10X factor as highly effective sales managers will impact 8-12 sales reps. Tracking and reporting on progress is paramount.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

When half of salespeople hit quota it equates to strong sales performance across the team. When Sales Managers have any conversations with their salespeople it is considered coaching. Then the “actual” numbers are reported, followed by huge revisions to what was reported a few months earlier.

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Government Forecasting Pipeline Report 341

Steven Rosen

JANUARY 22, 2018

Effective sales manager coaching is one of the key levers that leading sales organizations utilize to achieve their revenue targets. Sales manager coaching is the #1 sales management activity that impacts performance. Coaching improves sales rep engagement. What can you do? Do nothing.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 7, 2024

In this episode, we’re once again consulting the latest Media Sales Report by The Center for Sales Strategy. Today, we’re asking the question, “Why are so many media sales managers lacking superstar talent?”

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Because sales managers are not coaching – still – at least not consistently or effectively. It’s simply incomprehensible that sales managers aren’t picking up the clue phone. It’s simply incomprehensible that sales managers aren’t picking up the clue phone.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 6, 2018

Hi, this is my fifth video on Sales Strategies to Crush Your Sales Numbers, I call it Develop a Coaching Culture. . In the last four video/blogs, I covered: Sales Strategy #1: Upgrading the skills of your front-line sales managers because you have a multiplier effect when their skills get better.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

This means that, in total, 44% of businesses have not aligned their sales processes to the customer journey in any meaningful way. Get our research report: 30 Ways to Get Inside the Mind of Your Target Buyer. Streamlining the sales process. Download the Full Report. Training, training, training.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

The role of a frontline sales manager (FLSM) is challenging. From supporting sellers and providing coaching to handling administrative tasks and reporting to leadership, they have a lot on their plates.

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 19, 2024

I’ll have positive news to report to the CEO. Sales Leaders should root for their salespeople the way I root for the Red Sox. It will look good in the pipeline. Size of the pipeline doubles overnight. It will look like we’re doing the right things. We’ll be fine. We’re better than our competition. No worry.

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Epiphany Real Estate Face-to-face Coaching 188

Steven Rosen

MARCH 30, 2017

Creating and maintaining a high level of engagement across the entire sales organization takes a concerted effort. It starts with the sales leader and extends to the front-line sales managers. Awesome sales leaders are also awesome coaches. However, the best sales leaders are highly focused on execution.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 15, 2021

Business acumen and business planning are becoming a much more necessary skill for sales reps and sales managers. The company’s business planning processes require sales reps to build annual business plans. The Head office should prepare any sales report or dashboard. Quarterly Business Reviews .

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 1, 2024

These discussions, whether addressing underperformance, behavioural issues, or compensation adjustments, are crucial for maintaining a healthy sales environment and driving performance. A Look at the Stats Recent surveys and studies have revealed an uncomfortable truth: many sales managers regularly sidestep difficult conversations.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 9, 2018

*Source: Objective Management Group , Dave Kurlan. Based on these statistics the answer is: Sales managers are not sales coaching! Alarm bells should be going off in every sales organization. In my article I want to share my thoughts on the following: Why are sales managers not coaching ?

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