How long has it been since you stepped foot in your office? Normally, the move to remote happens gradually, with time to make clear plans, educate your team, and train them effectively. But with so many teams being moved to remote work on a moment’s notice due to the crisis,…...
What makes a great sales executive in the tech industry?
We have all been approached by sales people at some point or another. Chances are that you’ve probably also worked with them in a professional capacity. Unfortunately, I don’t think you’ll find a single adult on the planet which hasn’t had a bad experience with a sales person. It could…...
Qualities of Successful Sales Managers
It's not uncommon for the top salesperson on the team to be promoted to the role of a sales manager. After all, this is someone who has mastered sales, so he must be the perfect guy to run a sales team, right? There's just one problem: sales management requires an entirely different…...
How Sales Leaders Can Rise to the Occasion
Leadership is on our minds lately. And it seems we’re not alone. In times of turmoil and disruptive change, leaders are more valuable than ever. They provide guidance, confidence, and stability for teams facing uncertainty. They chart new roadmaps for scenarios where none currently exist. Strong leaders are indispensable at…...
The Definitive Guide to Sales Management
The purpose of a sales manager is to provide their salespeople with everything they need to succeed, including coaching, training, and motivation. The actions of a successful sales manager can include anything from overseeing the onboarding of a new sales team member to firing a salesperson who wasn't ever going to cut…...
How True Sales Leaders Coach
When was the last time you checked out how true sales leaders coach? Last year? Five years ago? If so, it’s time for a wake-up call. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we all work. Your reps need coaching from you more than ever before. Craig Wortmann, a clinical professor…...
Coronavirus Diary: the impact on senior tech recruitment
Paul Wright, head of the technology practice, Odgers Interim, explores the impact of coronavirus on senior level recruitment in the technology industry In a matter of days, the socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus created an entirely new playing field for the technology sector, and for senior tech recruitment in…...
