Resources

Managing sales territories and administering sales crediting rules are increasingly complex propositions for sales operations departments. Tracking sales by segment, channel, product, and sales job frequently means assigning credit for one sale to multiple sellers – sometimes a dozen or more in firms with large, overlay sales organizations. Along with...Read more

We're addressing this sales management effectiveness topic in upcoming chapter meetings. Learn more about SMA’s Local Chapters by signing up to attend a meeting (or consider helping us start a chapter!). What makes a motivated sales force? What role do sales leaders play in creating, or enabling (or at least...Read more

Your pipeline is big – really big. So big, you seem to mention it every chance you get: sales meetings, board meetings, customer presentations, cocktail parties, plant tours. In fact, you have a hard time shutting up about your big pipeline. And who can blame you? If given a choice,...Read more

Sales forces often stumble in providing proposals to customers. Offerings are increasingly complicated, and customers more apt to demand customized solutions; as a result, getting approved, accurate proposals in customers’ hands represents a real challenge to many firms. Many are addressing this challenge by investing in cloud-based CPQ solutions, which...Read more

What’s the first thing a sales effectiveness consultant (worth their salt) will build into a proposal? Ride-alongs with your sales organization. The reason is simple: direct observation can tell you almost everything you need to know about a salesperson’s effectiveness. Ride shotgun enough, and you’ll also gain understanding of bigger...Read more

Companies across all industries are rethinking their selling systems. Under continued pressure to improve productivity without raising selling expense, sales forces must now respond to disruptive changes in how customers buy. Empowered, digitally-armed and connected buyers are exerting greater control over buyer/seller conversations, and they’re engaging less with salespeople. Who...Read more

Transforming a sales force involves substantial investments of time, people and money. How do firms measure the impact of their sales transformation initiatives, and calculate return on the investments required? This Sales Management Association webcast explores ideas for measuring and maximizing sales transformation investment return. Topics include: Understanding prevailing approaches...Read more

In this Sales Management Association webcast, Wendy Reed, EVP Marketing of The TAS Group presents the results of TAS's global Dealmaker Index study, including implications for companies and individuals focused in improving sales performance. Based on an analysis of 92 sales performance factors, mapped against proven successful approaches, the Dealmaker Index...Read more