Managing virtual sales teams is becoming a common theme in the workplace. As times change, so does the average worker. Many companies are turning to virtual sales teams to save money on office space and create a flexible working atmosphere. This trend will most likely continue to increase with the…...
What to Expect of Great Sales Leadership
“How do I build a great sales culture at my company?” I get that question often from small business owners. And what I always share is that it starts with your leaders. When hiring for sales leadership roles, you have to think well beyond just promoting an experienced account executive…...
8 strategic tips on how to sustain a high-performing sales team
In sales, you are only as good as your last deal. Every day, week, month, or quarter is a fresh start where, once again, your team needs to gear up and deliver. Great sales leaders are able to push or pull a team whether they are at 120% or at…...
6 Characteristics of the Most Effective Sales Leaders
Sales is a cutthroat industry that can be incredibly difficult to succeed in. One key element of any sales team is an effective sales leader – they can mean the difference between teams struggling to hit their quotas and consistently exceeding them. A strong leader can identify strengths and weaknesses…...
The 16 Do’s of Highly Effective Sales Managers
Ronald Reagan once said, “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” As sales managers, we may not be leaders of the free world, but we are uniquely positioned to influence and…...
6 Steps for Recruiting Top Sales Talent
In 2020, companies in virtually every industry had to turn their sales strategies on their heads. Account executives accustomed to wining and dining clients had to find new ways to build rapport virtually. Sales managers had to learn how to motivate and manage their teams remotely. Companies had to figure…...
How to succeed in your new sales manager role
Sales managers hold great responsibility, but there’s no need to feel intimidated. You’ve earned this role—now it’s time to get out there and kill it. Good leadership comes in many forms and you’ll quickly discover what leadership style works best for you and your team. As the leader of a sales team…...
5 Ways to Measure the Performance of a Sales Manager
This article provides specific and practical techniques for measuring the performance of your company’s sales managers. Perhaps no position in the sales organization has less accountability than the sales manager position—in part because many companies don’t know how to measure sales manager performance. For example, the primary (and sometimes only)…...
What to Expect of Great Sales Leadership
“How do I build a great sales culture at my company?” I get that question often from small business owners. And what I always share is that it starts with your leaders. When hiring for sales leadership roles, you have to think well beyond just promoting an experienced account executive…...
How to Manage and Motivate Your Remote Sales Team
It seems like just yesterday we were living our day-to-day lives - commuting to work, having lunches at a nearby restaurant, hanging out with our colleagues after hours. Yet, it’s already been half a year since most of us have been to an office (or any other place other than…...
Five Simple Strategies for Motivating Your Sales Team
Everyone has a set of factors that influence their performance at work—some of these factors are work related, but many are not. The same goes for motivation; what motivates one employee might discourage another. Many managers gravitate towards complicated reward systems, accountability strategies, or other similar tactics that promise to…...
The 5 Demands of a Competent Sales Leader
The word “demand” or “demanding” can induce an adverse reaction, and not without good reason. The way we are using the word “demanding” here does not point to the autocrat or despotic leader, who doesn’t care about their people. The term “demand” as we are using it here means being…...
5 Steps to Create a Talent Strategy for Future Success
Even with COVID-19 reshaping the talent marketplace, companies are still challenged to make sure the right talent is in place for long-term objectives. Talent strategy is just as crucial as financial, marketing, or operational strategies in driving future success. The ability to develop, recruit and retain the right people—at high…...
Building A High-Performance Sales Team
Ask any sales leader whether they want to build a high-performing team, and the immediate answer will be “Yes.” But what are the specific best practices that support this goal? Here are three that we have seen in organizations that are thriving in 2021. First and foremost, create clarity about…...
Three Ways to Lead More Effective Teams
Team leaders often focus on product details. Founders obsess over fonts. Sales managers fixate on tough-to-wrangle customers and shop owners on the minutia of shelf displays. Yet, all too often, virtually no attention is given to the fundamental driver of business success: team dynamics. Behind every choice in a startup,…...
How to Become a Sales Manager
Advancing from a sales representative into a sales manager role requires polishing your skills and presenting your best leadership qualities. When learning how to become a sales manager, there are several important steps to consider. These include: Aligning with required credentials Being a leader and team player Knowing how to…...
