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June 26th, 2012 by Barrett Riddleberger | Hiring & Retention, Hiring Salespeople, Sales Management, Sales Managers
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It is important for a sales management team to understand that hiring the right people, either from a talent pool or from another organization, is especially important when operating in a specific sector. Hiring salespeople from another organization, who come with business experience in the field and relationships with customers in the vertical, is something that is ideal for a manager. Buying sales reps with a platinum Rolodex is just like buying a company with a solid customer base. In some cases this is a great deal for the hiring company. A known sales rep with a solid book of business and strong client relations can carry that business to another company, but this can depend on the contractual agreements Learn More.
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June 5th, 2012 by Barrett Riddleberger | Sales Coaching, Sales Management, Sales Training
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A sales management team has to create a strategy for representatives at their company that not only helps to increase the number of prospects that are found, but also ensures that these potential clients are qualified to do business in a way that is beneficial for the organization. If a unified front is presented to representatives by the management team, salespeople at the company should be able to have an idea of exactly which way to pursue new clients. It is important to first divide your customer base into verticals, as this will create an organizational plan to help minimize repeat calls and allows for representatives to split up their targets. When splitting up the potential clients into verticals, group Learn More.
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May 15th, 2012 by Barrett Riddleberger | Hiring & Retention, Hiring Salespeople, Sales Management
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A sales management team needs to have an ideal candidate in mind when trying to hire a salesperson, as research and thorough examinations up-front during hiring can help to limit the resources that are wasted on training people who are out of place in the role. The sales training process is important for the development of a representative, but there has to be the right foundation for the manager to work off of. If the candidate is someone who is better-suited for another role at the company, this is a waste of time and money for everyone involved. A sales management team has to look at the specific positions within their sales department and tailor their selection of candidates to Learn More.
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April 10th, 2012 by Barrett Riddleberger | Hiring & Retention, Hiring Salespeople, Sales Management
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There are several ways that a sales management team can use a 1099 contractor to their advantage, but they need to balance these potential advantages with the drawbacks of using this type of service. Pros They don’t sell, you don’t pay – a rare instance in the sales world. Their performance is gauged based on the sales they make. You are also dealing with an entrepreneur, who has some level of business acumen, because they are running their own deal. They may have some existing sales relationships, which can help you sell your lines and your products through them. They may have market penetration already established and existing customer relationships. This helps to make sure your product or service reaches Learn More.
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