by Drew Ribarchak – December 2014 Every sales manager wants the team to sell more full season plans, lower level seats and premium inventory. In-depth metrics allows you to reinforce and hold reps accountable to the goals and objectives your department wishes to achieve instead of saying the basic anecdote of “sell more X.” The…Continue Reading Using In-Depth Metrics to Improve Sales Rep Performance
by Jon Bishop – March 2014 Successful sales managers know how to set the stage each day to prepare their sales team to meet their goals. That begins with the morning sales huddle. Follow these seven essential steps and you’ll get sales reps prepared for the day with the right mindset. Strategize Effective sales rep…Continue Reading The 7 S’s of Effective Morning Sales Huddles
by Jeff Tanner – July 2013 Are salespeople motivated just by the $ sign? Perhaps the greatest myth in sales is that salespeople are only in it for the money, especially when it comes to sponsorships and premium sales in sports. Our research regarding salesperson motivation showed money as the primary motivator for no more…Continue Reading Show me the money? The truth behind effective sales commission plans
by Rocky Harris – April 2013 Does Gen Y get a bad rap? The generation currently entering the workforce gets a bad rap. They are seen as entitled, spoiled and difficult to manage. They don’t follow rules. They expect to be rewarded without working for it. While some of this may be true (see chart below), the truth…Continue Reading Becoming a great boss: The secret of managing millennials
by Murray Cohn – February 2013 Last month we began our discussion on how to manage the new generation (Gen-Y) of sellers. We now turn to some specific ideas I’ve gathered from managers on how they help motivate their young salespeople. Maybe offering the double-donut burger (above) as an incentive might work. Well, thankfully we…Continue Reading Part 2: Managing the next generation of sellers