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5 Outcomes to Expect When You Implement Effective Sales Coaching [New Research]

Hubspot Sales

It requires a process, a consistent sales methodology, and time. Plan to invest at least two to three years in a sales coaching program to get it off the ground. Coaching vs. Managing. Today's sales managers need to wear two hats – their manager hat and their coaching hat. Sales rep retention is a hot topic.

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The New Normal of Selling: Part 2

Chally

These factors can be quantified as: Ramp time – The time it takes for a newly hired salesperson to reach proficiency Tenure – How long the salesperson stays with the company Promotability – The potential to grow into more senior sales roles or sales management. Most organizations struggle with all three factors.

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How to Re-engage Discouraged Reps, According to HubSpot Sales Team Managers

Hubspot Sales

Sales has one of the highest voluntary turnover rates compared to other industries. By 2018, the average sales rep tenure was 1.5 years — half of what it was in 2010. From my experience, direct sales management is one of the most challenging roles based on the variety of distinct skills that are required.

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The Biggest Threat to Sales Teams in 2018 Isn't Losing Clients

Hubspot Sales

In fact, two of our top-performing posts of all time are " 40 Sales Interview Questions to Recruit the Best Reps " and " 10 Common Sales Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them." They bring in thousands of organic views to our blog each month, which means thousands of people actively search for this information regularly.

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The Sales Leader's Guide to Performance Management

Hubspot Sales

As a sales leader, your ability to develop and retain your sales reps is important to your company’s bottom line and future success. Employee retention in the sales field continues to be an issue. In 2018, the average sales professional tenure was reported to be 1.5 years , down by half from 2010.

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Using Leverage in Sales: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

SBI

As it goes for business, so it goes for Sales. Do you employ leverage to get the most from your sales organization? One way to accomplish that is to deploy sales tools. Back in 2010 when I first wrote about the topic of leverage in Sales, I talked specifically about DiscoverOrg. Can you get it yourself?

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Dealing With Sales Rejection: Thoughts and Actions That Drive Success

Tenfold

The theory of gamification gained popularity as early as 2010, when the engagement and productivity gains from the strategy captured the fascination and funds of venture capitalists. In fact, Badgeville, one of today’s leading enterprise gamification software companies, started operating in 2010. The Case for Sales Gamification.