Why so few sales managers?
Small Businesses Need Sales Managers The first image below shows the data count of US businesses with 10-500 employees and adequate sales to support a sales manager (1,007,829). The second image shows the subset of companies with a sales manager or executive. It’s not...
Thinking of hiring a sales manager?
If you are thinking of hiring a full-time sales manager, watch this video first!
The Cost of Under-Managing Sales
Many companies do not consider the high cost of under-managing or ineffectively managing the sales function. If the sales system is like a boat with a hole, it does not matter how fast the salespeople “row.” Below is our list of the hidden and...
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...
What is a Fractional Sales Manager
What is a fractional sales manager? – The definition. A fractional sales manager is outsourced sales manager hired by small businesses. Working for several small businesses at the same time, fractional sales managers earn the same wage as if they would work full...Recent Posts
Bad Voicemails – Installment 9
Oh, your CEO wanted you to call, that is certainly a reason for me to call back, right? Listen to the latest installment of our “Bad Voicemails” series. Read more →
Sales Secret #1: DISC Profiling
First used by the U.S. Army in the 1940s, DISC personality profiling has remained a powerful and well-kept secret until recently. While tons of personality profiling systems exist, DISC is special because it allows you to quickly categorize someone AND predict their behavior. This ability to predict the person’s motivation and future behavior makes DISC... Read more →