Perhaps you don’t need a sales manager
Every company is different and not every company has the same sales management needs. As the Inc. article below points out, not everyone needs a sales manager in the traditional sense. http://www.inc.com/articles/201106/what-to-look-for-in-a-star-salesperson.html...
Is part time sales management a trend?
Part-time sales management trends Our belief is yes. There are several factors driving the part-time and outsourced sales management trend. Shortage of sales management talent. Smaller enterprises always have and always will have a handicap competing for the best...
Before you hire new sales people, coach up?
by Chris Anderson As a small to medium-sized business leader, you may be faced with the question of whether to invest in sales coaching for your existing team or to hire new salespeople. Both options have their benefits and drawbacks, and the decision ultimately...
Step-by-step process to hire a great sales manager
We found a great article listing the detailed process to hire and recruit a quality sales manager. Too many business owners stumble into the sales management function accidentally or via attrition. It’s a bad job for those with an entrepreneurial mindset and...
Sales Activity Coaching Yields Big Results
Watch the video below to see how activity coaching is different from sales training.Recent Posts
Why CEOs Lose Good Reps—And How to Stop It
# Why CEOs Lose Good Reps—And How to Stop It You don’t lose good salespeople because of money. You lose them because of management. Here are the top reasons great reps walk: **1. No Coaching** Top performers want to get better. If they stagnate, they leave. **2. No Structure** High producers thrive in disciplined, process‑driven... Read more →
Five lies employers tell salespeople
If you have held a few sales positions, this list will either make you laugh or cry. If you are new to sales, beware of these lies employers tell salespeople. 1. Your commission will be X…until we think that’s too much to pay. 2. Your job and salary is secure….until business gets bad, then we... Read more →