Sales Management

Part of the magic of working in sales is that salespeople are the masters of their own destinies. Good sales reps don’t need to be micromanaged. That’s good news for any sales manager with a staff of outside salespeople who currently find themselves unable to leave their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, it’s a manager’s job to keep the staff motivated and productive. When the days blur together and half of the sales team struggle to drag themselves out of bed in the morning, sales managers should have their work cut out for them. There are steps managers…

The Sales team is one of the most important departments in any company.  It’s the engine that generates the revenue that makes it possible to keep the company going and, therefore, all the other departments. Because sales teams drive the bottom line, it’s imperative they stay at the top of their game. Here are some of the best ways to make your sales reps even more productive and efficient: 1. Track your time religiously Getting a time tracking app – like Toggl - is a great way to monitor time spent on tasks during the workday. Companies have reported that through the…

When getting started in sales, it is crucial to always understand the customer you are selling to. Sadly, only 13% of customers believe salespeople are capable of understanding their needs. That leaves 87% of salespeople who don’t truly connect with their prospects, endangering the deal right out of the gates. By knowing exactly who you are targeting, along with what messaging is appropriate for the scenario, you avoid wasting time and resources on the wrong prospects — a misstep that can result in confused goals and missed opportunities. Knowing the difference between B2B and B2C is a fundamental part of…

If your sales team is underperforming, there may be different reasons for it.  Luckily, there are ways to identify and correct any mistakes you may be making as a sales manager and get your sales team back on track. Here are the eight main reasons your sales reps may not be performing at 100%: 1. Poor Communication Skills Great communication is a key skill that all salespeople must have.  If there is one rep that struggles to connect with customers on a human level, it can negatively impact the performance of your entire team.  Communication not only involves having a…