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For teams that spend a lot of time in their cars, such as those working in field sales or field services, multi-stop route planning can be a massive factor in how productive they are. Even the smallest bottlenecks - poor traffic, limited driver availability, or delayed departure times - can cause a cumulative squeeze that results in late arrivals and unhappy customers. The good news is that multi-stop route planning software can solve these problems for you.  In this article, I’ll get into the how and why of multi-stop route planners. I’ll examine their benefits and drawbacks, and offer sound…

Sales managers are the driving force behind the success of all sales organizations, making it an exceedingly in-demand and rewarding career. However, it’s important to understand that the role can be very demanding and stressful. According to a survey conducted by HubSpot, 68% of sales account managers describe their lifestyle as “challenging”.  Well what does a sales manager do that is so challenging? As a sales manager, you’ll be responsible for meeting quotas, keeping your team accountable, and inspiring and coaching your team. There’s rarely a slow day in this role.  To succeed as a sales manager, you need the…

G2 currently has 567 different field service apps in its database.  But don’t worry, I don’t think you’re going to need that many tools to do your job effectively! I’ve done the research for you and whittled this large number down to the 7 best field service apps that will allow you and your team to boost productivity and generate more revenue. Keep in mind that you may not need all 7.   For example, some field service teams might need both a mapping software and a GPS fleet tracking tool, while having no need for an inventory management tool. Others…

Having everyone across your organization singing from the same hymn sheet is critical if you are to achieve your sales goals and objectives. Without an effective sales strategy in place, every aspect of your sales operations will suffer. So how do you go about creating one? In this detailed guide, I’ll share with you some of the best, and current, sales strategies that you can use to streamline your processes, make your job that little bit easier, and what you are really looking for, increase your revenue. Let’s jump in.